So, life at university is going swimmingly and you’ve made a good few friends. Perhaps now it’s time to break away from halls and look into sharing a place together, as you head into your second year? Or maybe, you and your mates are just on the hunt for somewhere new and have decided to do it together!
When looking for student accommodation, not only is it a good idea to get in good and early to check out a few decent properties and ensure you bag somewhere nice, but you’ll need to know you’re going to all get on, before you commit to living together.
There’s a lot to be said for being good friends to start with, but do they have any little habits that might get on your nerves if you share a living space with them?
If you’re a bit anxious about the big step of moving in together and are wondering how to get on with your Leicester student housemates, here is a handy guide with a few of our favourite tips for you to consider.
Top Tips from Westmanor Student Living
- Learn to communicate – set boundaries from the start, be open and honest.
- Discuss your expectations before you move in.
- Have mutual respect – for each other’s beliefs, schedules, possessions and individuality.
- Set up a rota – for cleaning of any communal areas, cooking together etc.
- Keep the shared living space clean and tidy – a mess can get pretty annoying to most!
- Do your own dishes, or take it in turns – again a rota might help.
- Ensure fairness in all things – such as who does what jobs around the house.
- Share the cost of the things you all use, such as cleaning products.
- Be patient and understanding – not everyone might think the way you do.
- Be flexible and prepared to compromise.
- Ask before you borrow/ help yourself to something (including food)!
- Only play loud music if it’s ok with all your flatmates (and neighbours)!
- Make an effort to get to know your flatmates.
- Always knock on a bedroom door that’s closed and respect the need for privacy! (This includes when people are on the phone).
Found your flatmates? Check out this great place to share!
So now you’ve seen our guide to getting on with student housemates, it’s time to start looking for a great place to stay. We have some fantastic student accommodation on our books and if there’s a group of you who study at the University of Leicester, then check out the 2, 6 &10 bed flats of Goddard House, which have been newly refurbished for 2017.
Goddard House has on offer communal laundry facilities (10 bed has its own), energy and water costs included in the rent, free internet connection, spacious rooms, some free parking and bike storage available. We think you’ll agree, it makes a great place to share when there’s a group of you.
Give Westmanor Student Living a call
To find out more about the range of Leicester student accommodation that we have available from the summer, get in touch with us today!