Latest Co-Living Posts - Page 6
My Flatmate is Filthy - I Need Help!
Is your flatmate just messy, meaning he does things like leave dirty clothes and wet towels everywhere? Or is she dirty, meaning she leaves dishes in the sink for days on end and refuses to clean up after herself in the bathroom? Or does he continual...
My Flatmate Snores Really Loudly and I Need Help!
Living with a snoring flatmate or partner is one of the less ideal aspects of cohabitation. Not only can a snoring flatmate keep you up at night, but navigating how to address the issue can be difficult, too.
The fact of the matter is that not only the snorer has to deal with the side effe...
Are You Living with a Depressed Flatmate?
Getting along with a flatmate can be challenging at times. It takes more than a little effort and diplomacy to work out the natural frictions that develop in shared living arrangements. For example, it can sometimes be hard to share refrigerator spac...
25 Activities to Try With Your New Flatmate
Meeting new flatmates or housemates can be different for everyone. For some, you may hit it off right away and for others, it might take some time. If any of you are like me, you’ll be awkward and dodge your new flatmate within seconds of meeting them. But luckily I redeemed myself and, after liv...
Important Questions You Should Ask Your Future Flatmate
This line of questioning will be a slow burn. Start small by walking them through a typical day in the life. The goal is to get a feel for what a typical day for each of you is like sans drama or outside stressors (we'll get to those).
2. How would y...
28 Activities to Try With Your Flatmate
Meeting new flatmates or housemates can be different for everyone. For some, you may hit it off right away and for others, it might take some time. If any of you are like me, you’ll be awkward and dodge your new flatmate within seconds of meeting them. But luckily I redeemed myself and, after liv...
Don't Allow a Flatmate to Ruin Your Credit
Having a flatmate can help you lower housing costs, which is helpful especially in cities with high rent. However, your flatmate’s financial habits could end up affecting yours, particularly if the flatmate doesn’t make timely payments on shared bills.
You can make shared living easier and...
Why Montreal is the Best City for Flatmate Living & Co-Living
Like any other city in Canada, Montreal comes highly recommended when one is looking to migrate. The cool climate and even cooler citizens combined with a high quality of life make it easy to choose Montreal. Also known as the City of Saints, Montreal is the second-most populous city in Canada, s...