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The moving process can often be filled with a lot of emotions — excitement to make your new space yours, but perhaps even sadness to leave what you’re already familiar with. And when you’re moving with flatmates, there’s an extra layer of planning needed to ensure you’re on the same...

Flatmate living or co-living is a common part of adulthood, and unfortunately, it's also common to have a bad flatmate. Whether your flatmate is loud, messy, smelly, or doesn't pay the rent, sometimes it just doesn't work out. If you love your flat but hate your flatmate, start by having an hones...

It’s a good idea to brainstorm about what you can offer a potential flatmate before you write an ad. This can help you more easily write the ad text and attach photographs that will attract quality flatmates.

• Some examples of what you mig...

Is your flatmate's girlfriend/boyfriend over so often it feels like you have a third flatmate? Having someone else in your space can be annoying, especially when they’re not paying rent. Fortunately, by talking to your flatmate you can set clear boundaries and work on a solution. Read through thi...

It seems like no two flatmates have exactly the same sets of standards when it comes to maintaining the cleanliness of their common areas. If you're frustrated with your flatmate's mess, talk to them about it. Keep your discussions solution-oriented, and make sure you're leading by example. Toget...

If your flatmate is violent or temperamental, you need to be careful when kicking them out of your home. Kicking out a dangerous flatmate involves careful planning and awareness of your legal rights as far as your rental agreement goes.

Think about an objective look at what your flatmate i...

Ah, flatmates. Sometimes you can’t stand to live with them, but with rents and home costs these days it may be impossible to live without them. Since bunking up with a best friend is usually not a risk worth taking, most people looking for a flatmate find themselves wondering where to start.

Living with flatmates can be an incredibly fun and rewarding experiences that everyone should try at least once. After all, it could be the beginning of wonderful friendships and those great stories that you will tell to your grandchildren. But just like all good things in life, it usually takes...