Young Professionals
Things to consider before sharing accommodation:
Shared accommodation can be in a flat or a house, it usually consists of 2-5 rooms. The rooms differ in size and can be available in single,double and triple variations. Prices range depending on location, size and amenities. Communal areas are shared between tenants, and all tenants are expected to respect the other housemates and property. Locks are provided on every room door to enable maximum security and privacy at all times. Living rooms and kitchens are perfect for socialising and catching up on housemates, whether its a quiet meal or a drink after work.
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Here are a few useful points to consider about sharing:
1. Accommodation in London is known for being quite expensive, so lots of people share. Sharing a house or a flat is a great way to keep costs down, you will find you can pay lower rent and you share the cost of council tax and bills too. You might even be able to save more money by buying some things together with your housemates and getting reductions on food orders and taking advantage of group promotions.
2. As a house sharer you have to remember that there are other people living with you and you need to respect their space and keep noise down but of course this works both ways and even when someone does do something that upsets someone else, making up to each other can be a great excuse to share a treat together as a peace offering!
3. When you are sharing your home you can never be lonely, you will always have someone else there which is great if you have come from abroad, it can help you not to feel homesick especially if you are sharing with people from your own country. But if you are sharing with others it's also a great way to practice your English and make the most that way out of living in London.
4. You might find that sharing with other people offers too many opportunities to have fun and enjoy yourself, there will always be occasions to celebrate and friends tempting you to go out and explore the bars, pubs and restaurants and clubs of London so you will have to make sure you budget for this or practice your best excuses!
5. Sharing your home means that there will often be someone in the house, because people have different schedules and that means that the house and all your things in it can be more secure which is very important when you are living in a large city. It can be reassuring to know that there is often someone at home, you can all look after each other in this way.
6. Getting everyone to live in peace with the morning routine can seem like a potential problem but what you can learn from it can help you with time management and bargaining with other people, which are both essential life skills that you will find very useful in other areas too. You may enjoy trading compromises with your housemates too.
7. When you share accommodation you can also share experiences and responsibilities. It won't always be your turn to put out the bins, and if you get into a problem when you are in London you could be sharing with someone who knows how to fix it, where to go to find work or how to use the transport network for example. You don't just share a front door, you can share other practical things too.
8. When you move into a shared house you might find you have to adjust a bit to the other people you are sharing with, because you will be meeting new people who have different backgrounds and different ways to see things so you will all need to get used to each other. This is often one of the most exciting and rewarding parts of sharing and it's something that happens everywhere in the world's biggest and best cities, it's what most people love above everything in London, everyone is respected and tolerated.
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