Share That Flat But Share It Right

It’s a rich, costly world out there and for the majority of us an individual house is just not possible. And by now, most of us are already fed up with hostels. So sharing a flat seems the perfect solution. Even if it is with a stranger. But then this is easier said than done. You have to think about and come to a decision over quite a lot of things. And so, here’s three things you probably should do before you sign that agreement, especially if this is your first time.
Visit the flat
It’s always better to see the flat in person. It’s God’s honest truth that photos lie. You always look fatter in the photos and houses, they always look prettier. So just drop by the house and take a look. See how it is. Nothing’s worse than a dark, dingy house.
Meet the mate
You’ve probably got a flat mate or two. And if it’s your best friend from school or even your sister’s best friend, then you can go ahead and skip this. But if it is a stranger, then have at least one conversation face to face. Sit yourselves down and talk. This isn’t about becoming BFFs though that is an obvious bonus. You do it to figure out the type of place you want, your budgets and all those little things that if not decided now would make your life hell once you move in. Trust me on this.
Room talk
It’s the truth universally acknowledged that not all rooms are created equal. They are just not. There’s the master bedroom with its kickass bathroom, the room with the big walk-in closet, the tiny room and the attic that’s so large, you can have a party there but you’ll probably freeze half way through the night. So decide on a rent for the rooms separately. Everything matters. And if two of you want the same room, then flip a coin.
Happy hunting!
