It’s never too early to start thinking about who you’re going to live with for the next academic year. Making sure you live with people who will not add stress to you life outside of lectures is key. Here's a few tips on how to pick the best flatmates:
Make sure you know the person you're asking
When we say know them, we mean really know them! Do they leave their washing hanging out for ages in the living room even after it’s bone dry? Do they go to student clubbing events late at night or are they early-birds? You don’t want to be falling out with a flatmate because of the way you both live, so make sure they complement your university life.
Think about what type of university experience you'd like
Sharing student homes can make your university experience. Choose people who will enhance your university life. Creating a circle of people who are focused on their studies could be great if you need some motivation to make better choices. On the flip side, that sounds hellish if you’re the one who’s known for being big on Leicester student night-life. It’s not just you either. Think about the impact you could have on the other students.
Food for thought
Eating together and sharing food can make life a lot easier if you’re all in the same boat. Think about coming home to the smell of greasy takeaways, boxes piled up waiting to be thrown out while you make your super healthy meal. What about the smell of crisp bacon and sausages if you’re a strict vegan? Mealtimes are a big perk of communal living so make sure you choose people with whom you can share this with.
Make sure they'll pay their bills or consider having bills included
We offer properties where you can have the bills included to take away any worries. Take a look at Abode London road and Lillie House. Both are located next to the Leicester City train station and are purpose-built student properties within walking distance of The University of Leicester and De Montfort university.
5. How to ask someone to live with you
Once you think you've found the right person / group of people then approach them to see if they want to live with you! Don’t worry about how you come across. Ask how you’d ask someone out for a night out. Casual, over text or while you’re out walking to lectures are great ways of taking the pressure off. The worst that someone is going to say is that they’ve already found somewhere to live in Leicester. No one will ever say “No, I don’t want to live with you.”
Setting the Tone for Happy Living
Set house rules from the get-go – and we mean as soon as you think you've found someone to live with and before you even secured one of our properties. Establishing rules and expectations around housework, having people over, bills, food, work schedules for example. This needs to be done before you move in so you’re all on the same page.
Start the process early
Whether you are better suited to a two-bedroom student flat or a four-bedroom, make sure you secure one of our properties as soon as possible with your chosen flatmates.
Check out our properties and contact us for more information.
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