How to find a room in a shared flat
Plan your room search, compare neighbourhoods, filter shared homes and ask the right questions before choosing a room and flatmates.
Read the guideFind a room. Share a home with confidence.
Practical guides to searching for a room, choosing flatmates and agreeing on everyday life in a shared home.
How to choose a flatmate you can live with
Questions to ask a potential flatmate about routines, cleanliness, guests, bills and communication before sharing a home.
Read the guideA room viewing checklist for shared flats
Check a room, shared spaces, household routines, costs and listing details during a viewing before deciding whether to move in.
Read the guidePlan the full cost of a room in a shared flat
Compare room rent, utilities, deposits and one-time move-in costs using a practical shared-flat budget and an illustrative example.
Read the guideHow to list a room and find your next flatmate
Create a clear room listing with accurate photos, location, rent, availability and household preferences to help potential flatmates decide.
Read the guideTurn flatmate preferences into clear house rules
Discuss smoking, pets, visitors, work schedules, cleaning and shared bills to agree on practical expectations before sharing a flat.
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