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Behind the success story of the co-living spaces are the young working population here, who prefer enjoying amenities at affordable rates rather than giving utmost value to the concept of ownership. Mentioned are reasons why co-living is ideal for working professionals.

In the past half a...

Whether it is during your freshman year in a dorm or during your junior year in an off-campus flat, living with your multiple flatmates may be either a dream or a nightmare. Sharing your life with one or a couple flatmates is not easy, and it does come with its benefits and at times, disadvantage...

Your home should be a sanctuary. You know you can make it feel that way with a plush chenille sofa, tons of comfy throw pillows, and that neutral rug you’ve had your eye on for months.

But what if your new flatmate’s idea of a sanctuary includes lots of bold colour, kitschy wall decor, and...

Ah, flatmates. Sometimes you can’t stand to live with them, but with rents and home costs these days it may be impossible to live without them. Since bunking up with a best friend is usually not a risk worth taking, most people looking for a flatmate find themselves wondering where to start.

COVID-19 has been tough on everyone, but has tested flatmates more than ever. With tough conversations around mask-wearing in the home, visitor restrictions or even social distancing, you’re being pushed in ways you did not prepare for.

So how can you stay healthy and safe while also navig...

Moving away from home and into your own place is thrilling. It is. You finally get to live with your besties (or soon-to-be-besties) and do whatever you want, whenever you want. But don’t fall into any of these common traps or you risk becoming that awful flatmate everyone hates. Learning to live...

Having a flatmate can be a fun, exciting experience. It comes with many challenges. You may be living with a person who is completely different than you. You do not have to be best friends with your flatmate. Most problems can be resolved through good communication, compromise, and respect.

If the thought of crunching numbers to fairly split bills with flatmates makes you uneasy, you’re not alone. Sharing bills has the potential to create drama — regardless of whether you consider yourself a math whiz. Using an app to split bills with flatmates can go a long way toward keeping the p...