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Your flatmates can make or break your home life, so it’s important to search for somebody compatible. Here's a checklist to help you compile an ad which will help you get the best person to flatshare with. |
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Write a bio of you and any current tenants. Here are some examples of what you could include:
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Pricing accurately and fairly is key. People can easily see online if a property is unreasonably priced:
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Introduce yourself by name as this adds a personal touch and makes people much more likely to enquire.
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Outline what's great about the room eg current tenants, location, amenities etc. Be specific: don’t ramble, people tend to skim-read online, so keep them interested |
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Photographs are vital to make your listing stand out from the rest. Here are the key points to remember:
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Give your ad an appealing title, for example ‘Spacious room to rent in central location’ |
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Be pro-active. As well as advertising for a flatmate, check out and respond to listings from people searching for a room. |
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Screen potential tenants using a comprehensive tenant referencing service to give yourself peace of mind. In England, you will also need to check they are legally allowed to rent in the UK. |
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Before proceeding will need approval from your mortgage lender and home insurer, or your landlord, if applicable. |
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You have fewer obligations when taking in a lodger than a landlord letting to a tenant but it is still a good idea to draw up a licence agreement for your lodger to sign. |
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