Living with Others

When it comes to solving disputes, different methods work for different people. However one tried and tested method that very rarely works is...

If you're lucky enough to be advertising for a flatmate then congratulations! You are in the enviable position of being able to select the person...

When you are about to invite someone to become a new flatmate it’s important to feel comfortable with your decision. Checking references of...

Being interviewed by someone who is looking for a new flatmate can seem a bit daunting. Unlike a job interview where you’ll have a basic idea of the...

Decorating schemes for shared accommodations can be hard to agree upon if flatmates tastes tend to differ. This article discusses how colours,...

In most cases, when two individuals share an accommodation there will be come an end to their arrangement. Whether the split is amicable or turns...

All flatmates will fight at some time. This article discusses ways that flatmates can ensure they fight fair, including by having calm discussions,...

Regardless of how well flatmates usually get on there will no doubt come a time when they reach a confrontation or dispute. It is almost virtually...

Flatmates and friendship often, but not necessarily, go hand in hand. This article discusses becoming friends with flatmates, flatmates and mutual...

If flatmate disputes get out of hand, mediation may be an option to help end these disagreements. This article discusses considering and seeking...

When flatmates become romantic partners the dynamics of the home will change. This article discusses how flatmates can show respect for themselves...

There are no hard and fast rules that will suit every set of flatmate's regarding their behaviour and possessions. This article discusses how...

Household chores are never fun, but flatmate's can decide how best to split them up so that no one is left with an unequal share of the...

If you are in the position to interview flatmates then you are lucky –you get to explore many options and decide who would like to live with for the...

Every set of Flatmates needs to be able to trust each other when it comes to monetary responsibilities. This article discusses common monetary...

What is considered acceptable when sharing a house can change radically from one person to the next. Everyone has their own standards and it is up...

In theory, sharing a flat or house with your best friend, or even a stranger might seem like a great idea, but in reality it could be a disaster...

The first rule to remember when looking for a housemate is that everyone is different and you are not necessarily interviewing for a best friend,...

Removing a flatmate is never an enjoyable, or necessarily easy, act. This article discusses the legal standing of flatmate's and flatmate's and...

When tenants have a change in their living circumstances they should check the terms of their rental agreements to see what they agreed to in such...