As the economic climate does not seem to be easing many people are looking for ways to make the monthly mortgage and rent payments easier to bare, taking on a flatmate could be one of the easiest and most rewarding.

Flat shares and House shares have become much more common practice in the larger cities of the UK such as London, Manchester and Birmingham, where the cost to buy or rent a property and costs such as council taxes and utility bills are very high.

Most people would prefer to be enjoying their evenings rather than looking for that second income to pay the bills and sharing those bills with a flatmate takes the pressure off.

Things to do when looking for a flatmate

- Make sure tenants are aware of the area, transport links and local place of interest

- Write a good description of yourself and your interests and hobbies so you can attract the most compatible flat mate

- From the outset be sure everyone knows the rules and boundaries of the house

- Look at other flatshares in the area to get a good idea of the rent to charge

- Be clear what is included in the rent, will the room be furnished? What bills will need to be paid?

- House/Flat owners should also make sure letting a room does not affect their mortgage or tenancy     

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