Renting a House

So you've decided that it's time to fly the nest and you want to get yourself somewhere to live.
Unless you're a millionaire, it's unlikely that you'll be able to go it alone, so here's our guide to making sure that you choose your flatshare friend with care.
Bad habitsYou need to make sure that if you're going to make your friend a flatmate that it's someone you'd be able to live with 24-7. You only truly get to know someone once you live with them.
Are they big on picking their nose or belching? Reckon you could put up with that from the opposite corner of the lounge when you get home?
The non-stop burpathons that your mate loves might seem funny now, but they might drive you mad if you have to listen to it day in, day out. Just look at the Big Brother housemates!
Music makes the people come togetherMaybe you and your potential flatmate share a love for a particular type of music. It can be a good starting point and you may find you have other things in common.
One thing to think about is how loud and how often that music gets played. You might think that you can never get enough of hearing the latest Streets album, but after you've heard it played at the noise level of low flying aircraft in the early hours of every weekday morning, your love for Mike Skinner might just evaporate.
Friends like theseOf course it's not just going to be you and your flatmate hanging around your flat. Your housemate's friends will be dying for a peek at your new pad and naturally so will yours.
Think about the kind of mates your potential flat sharer has. Are they all cool types who you'd love to visit all the time? Perhaps they're not your sort at all and are most likely to be found dancing on your worktops at four in the afternoon than down the library.
There's an old saying that goes 'Expect to be judged by the company you keep' and it's got a point. Take a close look at who your flatmate is friends with: it'll tell you a lot about them.
Money talkHaving a flatshare to take some of the burden off the rent is great, as long as your flatmate has got the funds to pay in the first place. Make sure that whoever you choose to share with has got enough cash to pay their way.
Don't rely on the fact that their parents might have some money; there may be a million reasons why their mum and dad aren't willing to cough up.
You should ensure that your potential flatmate has got a regular income and has enough cash for a bond or deposit.
Safety firstDon't just move into a flat with anybody. If you're looking at a flat that's already got people living in it, look round it a few times and see if you can get a feel of what they're like.
It can be tricky to get to know people after just a few meetings, so try not to commit yourself to a long lease. If you're not 100 per cent sure about them, don't move in.
You should always take someone you trust with you when looking round a flat; there's no harm in getting someone else's opinion on potential flatmates.
Flatshare checklistTo recap, some things you should remember when thinking of going for a flatshare:
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