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How would you go about finding ...  [message #46512] Thu, 01 November 2007 22:12 Go to next message
Deeej is currently offline  Deeej

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... a room in a shared flat in London (or any other large city)?

I've just started a job in White City (West London) and the daily 3 to 4-hour commute is taking its toll. I've asked a couple of people and they've made some useful suggestions (the internal company magazine, old school friends) but I was wondering if there's anything I should bear in mind, aside from the obvious (avoid sociopaths, remain within budget, etc.). I've never shared a flat before, except university accommodation.

David

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Re: How would you go about finding ...  [message #46513 is a reply to message #46512] Thu, 01 November 2007 22:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
NW is currently offline  NW

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Gumtree is very popular among young gay londoners, though it isn't a specifically gay site. http://www.gumtree.com

Apart from that, have a think about household chores - some flatshares operate strict rotas for hoovering / cleaning the bath etc, some are more casual but amicable, and in some it's a perpetual source of tension.

Hope the job is going well!


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Re: How would you go about finding ...  [message #46531 is a reply to message #46512] Fri, 02 November 2007 09:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Nigel is currently offline  Nigel

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If you choose to share, make sure you find someone you get on really well with.

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Re: How would you go about finding ...  [message #46667 is a reply to message #46512] Tue, 06 November 2007 12:00 Go to previous message
acam is currently offline  acam

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I believe there are organisations that help put you in touch with people with a spare room. Try googling for flat-sharers. Small ads in local papers are also a good bet, but I'd look in the samll ads in the gay (or gay-friendly such as Tome Out) press if I were looking now.

I'm really glad I don't have to live in or near London any more.

Anthony (in Bristol)
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