Can you describe your perfect flatmate in less than 30 seconds? If you’re having trouble, help is on the way. The good news is you’ll be able to find the right flatmates for you by creating your own “perfect flatmate recipe”.


By creating your own recipe, you’ll be able to find which qualities are important to you, which in turn will help you decide whether a person would be suitable as a flatmate. The ingredients or factors that form part of this recipe will always be the same regardless of your current situation. It’s just a matter of finding the right combination of ingredients that will help you find the perfect flatmate for you. As each person has different tastes, there’s no right or wrong answer as everyone’s idea of the perfect flatmate is different.

When putting together your recipe for the perfect flatmate, simply take these ingredients, stir and add your own twist.

Gender

Do you wish your new flatmate to be male or female? Consider the gender of existing flatmates and how a male or female could affect your existing household.


Age

Will new flatmates need to be in the same age group than you or existing flatmates? People of different ages often have different living patterns, interests and viewpoints.

Smoking Habits

Do you prefer flatmates who are non-smokers or a living environment where flatmates can choose to smoke? The smoking habits of current flatmates and their preferences will naturally determine the smoking arrangements in each household.

Drinking Habits

Is it important whether a flatmate likes a glass of wine, prefers a beer or is a non-drinker? Keep in mind that non-drinkers may not be happy if a portion of the shopping budget is spent on alcohol.

Personality

Do you prefer your flatmate to have a quiet, outgoing, independent, laid back or reserved personality? Whatever your choice, this essential ingredient will influence group dynamics and the interaction between flatmates. For example, a person who sees their flatmates as friends may feel isolated if all of their flatmates are independent and make their own plans.

Hobbies and Interests
Do your flatmates need to enjoy the same type of music, like to entertain or lead a health conscious lifestyle? Different likes and dislikes can cause conflicts and disruptions within a household. To ensure a harmonious living environment all flatmates should have some interests in common.

Length of Stay
Is it important that you and your flatmates spend a minimum amount of time living together? For example, deciding that current flatmates should set up a household for a minimum of a year will help household budgeting and allows everyone to have the same expectations.

Friends and Guests

Do you prefer flatmates which have a lot of friends visiting or living with people who meet their friends elsewhere? It’s a matter of deciding whether you prefer a busy home where people are continuously walking in and out or a quieter living environment.

Personal Belongings

Will your flatmates need to bring or contribute any items to the household and how much space will be available for personal belongings? For example, if you are living in a small apartment, a flatmate with only a few personal items may be more suitable than a person that has a 3-piece lounge set.

Independence

Do you prefer flatmates that wish to form close relationships with other flatmates or should flatmates be independent and want to do their own thing? The amount of independence of each flatmate will play an important part in the development of relationships within a household.Can you describe your perfect flatmate in less than 30 seconds? If you’re having trouble, help is on the way. The good news is you’ll be able to find the right flatmates for you by creating your own “perfect flatmate recipe”.


By creating your own recipe, you’ll be able to find which qualities are important to you, which in turn will help you decide whether a person would be suitable as a flatmate. The ingredients or factors that form part of this recipe will always be the same regardless of your current situation. It’s just a matter of finding the right combination of ingredients that will help you find the perfect flatmate for you. As each person has different tastes, there’s no right or wrong answer as everyone’s idea of the perfect flatmate is different.

When putting together your recipe for the perfect flatmate, simply take these ingredients, stir and add your own twist.

Gender

Do you wish your new flatmate to be male or female? Consider the gender of existing flatmates and how a male or female could affect your existing household.


Age

Will new flatmates need to be in the same age group than you or existing flatmates? People of different ages often have different living patterns, interests and viewpoints.

Smoking Habits

Do you prefer flatmates who are non-smokers or a living environment where flatmates can choose to smoke? The smoking habits of current flatmates and their preferences will naturally determine the smoking arrangements in each household.

Drinking Habits

Is it important whether a flatmate likes a glass of wine, prefers a beer or is a non-drinker? Keep in mind that non-drinkers may not be happy if a portion of the shopping budget is spent on alcohol.

Personality

Do you prefer your flatmate to have a quiet, outgoing, independent, laid back or reserved personality? Whatever your choice, this essential ingredient will influence group dynamics and the interaction between flatmates. For example, a person who sees their flatmates as friends may feel isolated if all of their flatmates are independent and make their own plans.

Hobbies and Interests
Do your flatmates need to enjoy the same type of music, like to entertain or lead a health conscious lifestyle? Different likes and dislikes can cause conflicts and disruptions within a household. To ensure a harmonious living environment all flatmates should have some interests in common.

Length of Stay
Is it important that you and your flatmates spend a minimum amount of time living together? For example, deciding that current flatmates should set up a household for a minimum of a year will help household budgeting and allows everyone to have the same expectations.

Friends and Guests

Do you prefer flatmates which have a lot of friends visiting or living with people who meet their friends elsewhere? It’s a matter of deciding whether you prefer a busy home where people are continuously walking in and out or a quieter living environment.

Personal Belongings

Will your flatmates need to bring or contribute any items to the household and how much space will be available for personal belongings? For example, if you are living in a small apartment, a flatmate with only a few personal items may be more suitable than a person that has a 3-piece lounge set.

Independence

Do you prefer flatmates that wish to form close relationships with other flatmates or should flatmates be independent and want to do their own thing? The amount of independence of each flatmate will play an important part in the development of relationships within a household.

If you have looked high and low, left and right and even peaked around the corner and are starting to think that finding your perfect flatmates is just not possible, think again. You can find the flatmates you have been looking for by following the old saying “ask and you shall receive”. Simply by asking the right questions, you can find the flatmates that are right for you.

To be successful you will have to ask questions that help you to find out more about the people you are talking to about becoming a flatmate – information that they may not tell you otherwise. This may involve asking some tough questions but its better to do it now rather than regret it later. Remember, you will need to live with your new flatmates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


By now you must be wondering what questions should I ask to find the perfect flatmate. The questions you will need to ask will depend on whether you are looking for a room in an established household or are the one offering the room.

When you are offering a room, your questions will have to focus on whether the new flatmate would fit in with you and other existing flatmates. Here are some questions that you could ask that looks at the suitability of a person as a flatmate.

1.

Why are you looking for a flat/house to share?
2. Have you lived with flatmates before?
3. Do you like to entertain and have friends over?
4. Do you like to spend a lot of time at home or do you prefer to go out?
5. What kind of music do you like? Do have any hobbies or play sport?
6. What are your preferred food arrangements?
7. What would your ideal living arrangements be?
8. How would you contribute to the household?
9. What would you say would be your 3 worst habits?
10. What furniture would you be bringing?
11. How long would you intend to live here?
12. What are your future plans?
13. How much notice would you need to give before you could move in?
14. Would you be able to provide references, if needed?


When the tables are turned and you are looking for a room for yourself, the focal point of your questions will have to change. The questions you will ask will help you decide whether or not you could live with existing habits and living patterns. Asking questions like the ones below will assist you when unlocking the real story to what lies behind closed doors.

1.

How many people live here on a permanent and casual basis?
2. Do the people who live here like to do a lot of entertaining?
3. What are the arrangements when flatmates want to entertain or have friends over?
4. Do the people living here, prefer to stay at home or go out?
5. What are the food and shopping arrangements?
6. How are decisions that affect everyone in the household made?
7. What are the responsibilities of each person living in the household?
8. What expenses make up the rent? Does it include electricity and water?
9. Are there any other expenses and if so, what are they and how much do they cost?
10. How often does the rent increase? Why has it increased in the past?
11. What happens to the bond that gets paid?
12. Who is responsible for the lease?
13. Is there any furniture in the room?
14. When would the room be available?



No matter what your current situation, remember the way to find your perfect flatmates, is to ask the right questions at the right time. By preparing relevant questions before meeting potential flatmates, you will find success and realize it is as easy as that saying “ask and you shall receive”.


Good luck and happy flatmate hunting!

Are you searching for a great place to stay while you are on vacation? If so, there are many options available to you. With that being said, you need to do a great job in narrowing down your search so that you get the accommodations that are best for you. One of your best options may be a vacation rental. While there are many of these to choose from, you must first get a better idea as to where you can find one.

First off, the best place to locate vacation rentals is online. Since there are so many vacation hot spots all over the world you need to make sure that you search far and wide for a top notch rental. Remember, vacation rentals are scattered all over every destination. For this reason you should take plenty of time when searching online. This is the only way to ensure that you get a rental that is perfect for you and your budget.

Once you have narrowed down your list of possible vacation rentals the next step is to call the agent to get further information. Ask them any questions that you may have in mind. This can include things such as how much you will pay per night, proximity to activities, and anything else that will make your decision easier. Remember, with so many vacation rentals to choose from there is no reason that you should settle for something that does not suit your needs.

Of course, you can also search for vacation rentals by calling real estate agents. While this can still work, it can be quite the hassle if you do not know where to get started. This is why so many people are relying on the internet instead.

Overall, searching for vacation rentals is not nearly as difficult as some people make it out to be. The biggest problem that you will encounter is making the decision on which rental is best for you. But when it comes down to it, this is a good problem to be faced with!

The dramatic increase of French hotel prices over the past few years, especially in Paris, have led many tourists to shorten their holiday or simply pick other European destinations to spend their vacation.

However, some wise travellers have already pitched on a far more money-saving accommodation system which, it appears, may well become as popular as the traditional hotel business in the years to come.

Indeed, weekly apartment rental has become for many the best way to experience the city of lights without putting further strain on their holiday budget.

If the advantageous financial aspect of vacation rentals is a well-known fact, it is also the best way to live in the city just like one of its native inhabitants and forget about all the hassle of “not being at home”. Don’t want to go to the restaurant? You can have a romantic dinner at home! Don’t want to go to the bar? You can have a bottle of wine in your own private living room with your guests! It goes without saying that renting an apartment in the very heart of a city is certainly the closest way to experience Paris just like a true Parisian would.

Choosing your pied-à-terre in the city is now as simple as booking a hotel room and can be done in a few clicks. And with such a large choice of apartments or studios, travellers can now find an accommodation that will match their expectations in terms of size, budget or location, be it for adventurous backpackers or luxury travel addicts.

Enjoy your vacation in Paris the city of lights & make it memorable. Think of rental apartments in Paris that fits in your budget instead of costly lodging in Hotels . Find every thing that is available in Hotel & feel at home during the vacation.