Happy New Year!!!
New Year generally brings a good few challenges. If you’re planning to get fit in the next few months, you’ve probably already got out that old cycle machine, bought a fitness watch, tried on a pair of Lycra running pants or decided to join a gym.
Maybe you’ve decided to eat better and have finally traded Big Macs for carrot sticks and apples.
Or perhaps you’ve given up smoking and are busily sucking on e-cigarette whilst trying to concentrate on work.
You may have even promised to find yourself a fantastic new job, planned to speak to your boss about that promotion that’s been on your mind and even decided to finally move into a place you would actually enjoy coming home to.
Living in the place of your dreams can be expensive, however one way to combat this issue is to find someone you get along with to move into a place you’d both love.
Great accommodation is easy to come by; great flatmates aren’t. So here are a few of our top tips on why you should make finding your perfect flatmate a new years resolution:
Make a List
It pays to have a plan rather than leave things to chance, particularly when it comes to flat hunting. Often, we put too much focus on actually getting a place rather than finding the right one for our needs. Your first job to successful flat hunting in the New Year, therefore, is to make a complete list of your wants and needs which should include:
- Where you want to live
- What amenities you need in your local area.
- How much you are willing to pay.
- Who you would like to live with.
Making this kind of list is important but so is ordering it properly. Try to give priority to those things that you believe are essential and put those that you can live without lower down on your list.
Hunting For Accommodation
We all know that finding accommodation is not at all easy in a city like London where there’s so much competition. It’s not as simple as putting in a search on Google for ‘accommodation near me’ and hoping for the best. One new fad that is beginning to become increasingly popular in cities like London is flatmate speed dating– that’s where a group of people, looking to share with others, gather in a local bar or restaurant and try to find someone they get on with. It’s a brilliant social occasion and has helped many people find the right person to share a flat with.
Another option is to use technology. You can now download a flatmate finder which gives you access to the details of people in your area who are looking for the same thing as you are and who match your personality profile. If finding a great flatmate you can be friends with is top of your list, then this is a pretty good way to go about it.
Of course, there are two options here – you’re either looking for someone who has a flat they want to share or someone who is looking to hunt for accommodation with another person to find a flat. Either way it’s a great way to reach out and contact the right people when you most need them.
Choosing the Right City Accommodation
Okay, so it can be a bit of a dogfight when it comes to finding the right flat and sealing the deal with the landlord. That’s why matching up your property search with your ideal flatmate makes sense before you start looking. Finding somewhere to live may be an absolute priority or it could be something you can afford to take your time over. Obviously, the more rushed you are, the more likely you are to choose the wrong property. That’s where all the list making and using technology comes in because it helps keep you on track and focus your decision-making.
If for you 2018 means finding the perfect flat share in your area, then the first thing you should do is download the cityflatshare app. It gives you instant information about people across the city who are either in a similar boat or who have accommodation on offer.
