Need a new flatmate? Fast?!
So, what are your options now? The housing sector is becoming more and more expensive and you have to find a way to reduce the cost. Imagine how relaxed you would be if you were able to find a flatmate, that can help split the cost of rent by half. Now you have made that decision to search for a flatmate, the problem is not about how to search or where to look, but what will the flatmate be like, will they share the same interests as you? Or be a squeaky-clean person? You may also be thinking about how you will get a flatmate that will ensure the kitchen sink is always clean after every meal.
All these dilemmas of advertising for flatmates remind me of my roomie back in college. There was no trouble in finding a flatmate back then, and we really connected right from our first meeting. In the end, my close pals became hers and we shared the same circle of friends. I really wish everything could be as smooth as her five-fruit smoothie that I’ve not stopped making 6 years after she moved out of the UK.
Where the problem lies is not in finding flatmates, but what you expect from the flatmates. Both the United States and United Kingdom are growing in number of renters. Just try to place as many adverts possible on many website, your inbox will be filled with potential flatmates. It doesn’t matter if you tell them they cannot cook, or lights out at 7, you’ll still find many potential flatmates.
So, what am I saying? If you expect to find a flatmate as cheerful and friendly as my college roomie, you will need to go beyond your standard flatmate finding websites and try social media and a flatmate finding app, such as CityFlatmate. These platforms will allow you to know the true nature of your potential flatmates in your local city before you sign up to move in with them.
Your next flatmate should not just be picked from anywhere. Feel free to ask them questions, get to know them better and take it from there.
Good luck in your search for finding your perfect flatmate!
