{"id":2635,"date":"2015-06-30T15:37:35","date_gmt":"2015-06-30T15:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-survive-a-house-share\/"},"modified":"2018-02-21T10:14:36","modified_gmt":"2018-02-21T10:14:36","slug":"how-to-survive-a-house-share","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-survive-a-house-share\/","title":{"rendered":"How to survive a House Share"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><!-- [if !mso]&gt;v:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}o:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}w:* {behavior:url(#default#VML);}.shape {behavior:url(#default#VML);}&lt;![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 9]&gt; 0 0 1 459 2620 Property Data MEdia LLP 21 6 3073 14.0 &lt;![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 9]&gt; Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE &lt;![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 9]&gt; &lt;![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 10]&gt; \/* Style Definitions *\/table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:\"Table Normal\";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:\"\";mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0cm;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:\"Times New Roman\";}&lt;![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 9]&gt; &lt;![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 9]&gt; &lt;![endif]--><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><img src=\"http:\/\/i.telegraph.co.uk\/multimedia\/archive\/02096\/housekeys_2096311i.jpg\" alt=\"house sharing\" align=\"none\" \/><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Image From:\u00a0http:\/\/i.telegraph.co.uk\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\">The perfect housemate is an urban legend dreamt up by unhappy <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"houses\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/house\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/house;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.03jm5;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/House\" >house<\/a>-sharers. The best we can hope for is to find someone that knows how to tear cling film correctly and doesnt leave one square of toilet paper on the roll without getting out a new one. Whether youre a student in halls or perhaps moving in with your partner, shared <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Lodging\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/lodging\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/lodging;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01hjj_;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Lodging\" >accommodation<\/a> is not always easy. No matter how well you know your housemate, you could be best friends or you might have had one interview before moving in, there will be plenty of hurdles to jump before things start to run smoothly. Here are a few tips for getting by.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><img src=\"http:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/gawker-media\/image\/upload\/s--6ms_uoMw--\/c_fit,fl_progressive,q_80,w_636\/18tjvl93a325rjpg.jpg\" alt=\"welcome\" align=\"none\" \/><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Image From:\u00a0http:\/\/i.kinja-img.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><b>1.\u00a0Have your own space<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\">If tensions are high throughout the house or you just don&#8217;t think you can bear to watch another episode of Made in Chelsea because your housemate got to the remote first, its important to have a place that is entirely your own. Whether you want to read a book, listen to music or phone a friend to complain about fake reality TV shows, stepping away from the drama can help you gain some perspective and calm down.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><b>2. Find <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Common land\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/common-land\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/common_land;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.013c51;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Common_land\" >common<\/a> ground<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\">Even if there are 101 things you don&#8217;t like about your housemate, odds are that theres at least one thing you <span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"><\/span>have in common. Try to make the best of a bad situation, especially if the alternative is spending the duration of <span class=\"Apple-tab-span\"><\/span>your contract hiding away and sneaking out to use the <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\"  href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/kitchen\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/kitchen;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.0d4wf;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Kitchen\" >kitchen<\/a> when you&#8217;re sure they&#8217;re gone.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><b>3. Pull your weight and encourage others to do the same<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\">Take pride in where you live. It doesn&#8217;t have to impress Kim and Aggie but keeping a tidy house is always a good rule. If your housemates arent doing their share, say something.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><b>4.\u00a0Communicate<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/i741.photobucket.com\/albums\/xx60\/bstozinic\/IMG_0132_zps96293f7d.jpg\" alt=\"notes\" width=\"500\" height=\"400\" align=\"none\" \/><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\">It might be that you all have jobs to go to or classes to attend but if you have a problem find the time to discuss it in person. Leaving notes on the fridge or a message on Facebook can lead to misunderstandings and fallings out.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><b>5.\u00a0Recognise your own faults<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\">Yes, thats right, you probably have annoying habits too! Next time you get fed up because the cap wasnt tightened on the milk remember that someone else could be sick of you leaving your shoes by the front door. If you open up a dialogue and express your concerns you might be surprised by what you learn about yourself.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><b>6.\u00a0Socialise<\/b><\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/ebiinterfaces.files.wordpress.com\/2011\/06\/communication-cheese-sandwich.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"380\" align=\"none\" \/><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"1\" style=\"font-size: xx-small;\">Image From:\u00a0http:\/\/ebiinterfaces.files.wordpress.com\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\">If you are going or have been to university you&#8217;ll likely have heard that the best friends you make will be the people you live with in halls. Of course, that is never going to be the case for everyone, particularly if your halls is made up of ten people sharing one kitchen. That said, there are plenty of other places to meet new people so if youre on your last nerve at <a class=\"wl-entity-page-link\" title=\"Housing estate\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/housing-estate\/\" data-id=\"http:\/\/data.wordlift.io\/wl0502\/entity\/housing_estate;http:\/\/rdf.freebase.com\/ns\/m.01rtvp;http:\/\/dbpedia.org\/resource\/Housing_estate\" >home<\/a> have a night out with friends from work or join a local club. Not only will it get you out of the house itll keep you sane and remind you that not all humans are hard to handle.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><span style=\"line-height: 18px;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.housepals.co.uk\/pages\/tips-and-advice\/house_sharing_advice\">Click herefor more tips and advice on house sharing<\/a><\/span><span style=\"line-height: 150%;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\"><!-- [if gte mso 9]&gt; 0 0 1 41 239 Property Data MEdia LLP 1 1 279 14.0 &lt;![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 9]&gt; Normal 0 false false false EN-GB JA X-NONE &lt;![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 9]&gt; &lt;![endif]--><!-- [if gte mso 10]&gt; \/* Style Definitions *\/table.MsoNormalTable{mso-style-name:\"Table Normal\";mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0;mso-tstyle-colband-size:0;mso-style-noshow:yes;mso-style-priority:99;mso-style-parent:\"\";mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-para-margin:0cm;mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt;mso-pagination:widow-orphan;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:\"Times New Roman\";}&lt;![endif]--><!--StartFragment--><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/thelittlehousecompany.com\/private-house-sales\">Find out more aboutsaving money on fees when selling your home here<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"BodyA\" style=\"line-height: 150%;\"><span size=\"2\" style=\"font-size: small;\">By\u00a0Jess Lawrence<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Image From:\u00a0http:\/\/i.telegraph.co.uk\/ \u00a0 \u00a0 The perfect housemate is an urban legend dreamt up by unhappy house-sharers. 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