Flatshare

Living in a flatshare

A flatshare is a flat where you rent a room eighter by yourself, with your girl/boyfirend or a friend, and you will share the bathroom and kitchen with other people who also live in the same flat. You can rent a flatshare together with people you already know, or you can move in to a flatshare with people you do not know. If you do not know the people before you move in, it will give you a great opportunity to get to know new people and make contacts trough your roommates.
Flatshares might include all bills or you will need to pay the bills excluded the rent. Flatshares that includes all bills in the rent has the benefit that you do not have to worry about the different amounts of money you will need to pay every month. It is more easy and stress-free to know your budget beforehand. In addition you avoid all the hazard with the bills payment.

Why choose to live in a flatshare instead of for example an apartment all by yourself?
The first reason is that it is more economical for short terms stays and especially for long term stays as you get more value for your money. For long term stays it is more convenient as you have more room to store your belongings and have more space than in a hotelroom. In addition, you do not have to worry about the expenices of eating all your dailey meals out at restaurants, as you can make homecooked food for yourself or together with your flatmates.

Types of people living in a flatshare
A flatshare is suitable for most people. It is a very popular choice among students and young professional workers. This might be the reason that young people are more adaptable to a new environment than for example a retierd person. In addition, a flatshare gives value for money. As most students do not have much money, a flatshare is a great choice to be economical. However, you do not have to be a student or a young worker in their twenties. Flatshares is also suitable for more grown up people.