London Flatshares - All You Need to Know about Finding a Roommate

Posted by roommatesuk on February 1st, 2013

Are you looking for the perfect housemate or flatmate but are not sure where to begin or what to look for? No doubt it can become very nerve-wracking for anyone who is looking to fill an empty room in their house or flat. With the costs of living rising every month, it seems that there is never enough money to last until the end of the month. You don’t want to feel rushed when you are looking to fill that empty room, but at the same time the clock is ticking and there is no time to waste. Finding an individual that will meet all your requirements immediately may not be possible, but with a little help and preparation, finding one that meets most of your needs in a short period of time is possible.

We have put together some important tips that we believe would be very helpful for anyone looking for perfect roommate in London has to offer. Brainstorming is always a good way to start the process to determine just what you are looking for in a roommate or a flatmate. Below we have included some examples that might help you along in the process.

London Roommate Finder Checklist:

1. List Your Location: Quiet neighbourhood, easy access to main points in city, easy access to transportation, close to your university, available shops in the area, safety of the area, night life in the neighbourhood, commute time to your work, etc.

2. List Your Budget: £85-£150 weekly.

3. Amenities: internet access, telephone access, cable TV, en suite bathroom.

4. Gender, Age and Interests: List if you are looking for a roommate that is male, female, or if it doesn’t matter their age and common interests with your hobbies.

This is just a generalised list that you can use to find your perfect roommate fast, but once you have your checklist created you will want to make sure that you take advantage of all of the places you can list your ad.

Here are some good places you can start to list your ad:

1. Online: Here you will find websites that are dedicated to house shares in London.

2. Newspapers: Many papers around London have “to let” columns in the classified sections.

3. Agent: You can always hire an agent to help you find a flatmate, but they usually charge at least one week’s rent.

4. Social Network: Ask friends, family, and work mates if they know of anyone looking for a place to rent.

About the Author:

This article is written by David Lupu, a Key Account Manager at RoomMatesUK. RoomMatesUK is a unique, interactive portal for finding housing and to find rooms to let London. It offers a secure and easy way to connect landlords and their tenants with the help of its flatmate finder London services.