Info & advice for flatsharers

Why flatshare?

• Flat sharing FAQ
• 8 reasons why living with flatmates beats living alone

Finding a room

• Types of share (and contract)
• Choosing a place to live
• The cheapest UK towns and cities
• Average rent in every London postcode
• The benefits of living as a lodger
• The difference between lodgers and tenants
• Why you should place a room wanted ad
• Where to live in London (inc London postcodes guide, London Boroughs and London Tube & Rail Map)
• Safety tips
• Guide to tenancy fees
• Tips for finding the right room

Finding a flatmate

• Choosing a good flatmate
• Tips for advertisers

Before you move & moving in

• Shared house contents insurance
• Student insurance
• Flatsharers' insurance
• Gadget insurance
• Moving checklist
• The Benefit Cap rules with Housing Benefit claims
• Deposits and inventories
• Tenancy deposit scheme (England and Wales)
• Tenancy deposit scheme (Scotland)
• Guide to tenancy agreements
• Right to Rent Checks

Settling into your new flatshare

• Sharing bills
• Dealing with unpaid bills
• Guide to housewarmings
• Avoiding arguments with your flatmates

Flatsharing issues

• Guide to rent increases
• Tenants rights
• Lodger rights
• Replacing flatmates who leave
• Dealing with unofficial flatmates
• Struggling to pay your rent
• The Silent Killer - What you need to know about Carbon Monoxide

Moving out

• Ending your tenancy early
• Moving out of your flatshare checklist
• Getting your deposit back