{"id":8731,"date":"2021-02-06T13:31:08","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T13:31:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.withcreative.co.uk\/lforl\/?p=8731"},"modified":"2021-02-11T11:51:52","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T11:51:52","slug":"flat-share-can-the-shared-experience-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.withcreative.co.uk\/lforl\/flat-share-can-the-shared-experience-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Flat share: can the shared experience work?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nIt\u2019s estimated that one-quarter of the population will be renting by the end of 2021. Terms like Generation Rent are far more than memorable soundbites. They reflect the reality of how millions of us live.<\/p>\n

While some tenants might be hoping one day to secure a mortgage, others dream of finding a place of their own where the rent is affordable. Often, a flat share is seen as something that needs to be tolerated. Many hold onto a belief that they are \u201ctoo old to be sharing with strangers\u201d.<\/p>\n

Last month, there was an article published in The Guardian which compared a flat-sharing experience with the stages of grief originally described by Elisabeth K\u00fcbler-Ross:\u00a0denial,\u00a0anger, bargaining,\u00a0depression, and\u00a0acceptance. While the article had a thread of humour throughout, the overall feeling was that a flat share represents a compromise that can prove very uncomfortable.<\/p>\n

But is that true? Surely, it\u2019s only part of the picture.<\/p>\n

Great expectations?<\/h1>\n

As long-term renting becomes more and more widespread, and rents in many cities remain relatively high, the number of platforms advertising rooms in shared houses has grown. Many of these sites paint a rosy picture of harmony or housemates having a blast together. They excel at looking at the positives \u2013 and there are many \u2013 but staged images can create unrealistic expectations. When these expectations are disappointed, it\u2019s no wonder there\u2019s denial and anger.<\/p>\n

With any sharing arrangement, whether it\u2019s with friends, strangers or even a partner, you need to understand the dynamics. Good manners, good habits and respect for others might be part of your nature, but you\u2019ll soon be wanting to move on if those values aren\u2019t shared by others in the flat. You also need to understand any rules and restrictions. If these don\u2019t work for you or if you think a landlord\u2019s demands are unreasonable, you won\u2019t be happy.<\/p>\n

A compromise or an opportunity?<\/h1>\n

That\u2019s not to say that all arrangements are problematic. They\u2019re not and perspective is everything. If you find a property and people that suit, it can be a brilliant arrangement: economical, convenient and a source of genuine friendships.<\/p>\n

While you could see a flat share as living with strangers, you could also view it as building a network and making valuable connections. It\u2019s affordable living that gives you the chance to save and maintain a social life. Look for the opportunity to expand your horizons, learn from your fellow sharers and collect amazing memories. If you want to move on and get a place of your own, you\u2019ll have a group of buddies just a message away.<\/p>\n

Many of those sharing throughout lockdown recognise the loneliness they might have endured if they\u2019d been living alone. There\u2019s also a significant trend for older people to actively choose sharing \u2013and not just for financial reasons.\u00a0 Who says sharing is just for students or twenty-somethings? Companionship is important at any age.<\/p>\n

The Guardian\u2019s article creates a gloomy picture. Flat-share platforms show joy and harmony. The truth is that any living arrangement can be heaven or hell. It\u2019s like the rest of life \u2026 it\u2019s what you make it.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re proud to offer services<\/a> to suit the needs of all types of tenant, from those renting a whole house to those renting just a room. If you\u2019d like our advice, you\u2019re welcome to call.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s estimated that one-quarter of the population will be renting by the end of 2021. Terms like Generation Rent are far more than memorable soundbites. They reflect the reality of how millions of us live. While some tenants might be hoping one day to secure a mortgage, others dream of finding a place of their […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8732,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[63,2081,2183,2206,21],"yoast_head":"\nFlat share: can the shared experience work? - Legal For Landlords<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Flat sharing is often seen as something that needs to be tolerated. 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