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| Asking the right questions can help you find your perfect flatmate. The key is to ask questions that relate to your current situation and help you decide whether a person will be the right flatmate for you. |
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| Here's a selection of questions which can help you decide which questions to ask when interviewing potential flatmates. |
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| Questions for when you are offering a home |
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Why are you looking for a flat/house to share? |
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Have you lived with flatmates before? |
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Do you like to entertain and have friends over? |
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Do you like to spend a lot of time at home or do you prefer to go out? |
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What kind of music do you like? Do have any hobbies or play sport? |
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What are your preferred food arrangements? |
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What would your ideal living arrangements be? |
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Do you smoke? Do you like to drink? |
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How would you contribute to the household? |
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How do you feel about household chores and rules? |
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What would you say would be your 3 worst habits? |
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What furniture would you be bringing? |
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How long would you intend to live here? |
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What are your future plans? |
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How much notice would you need to give before you could move in? |
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Would you be able to provide references, if needed? |
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| Questions for when you are seeking a home |
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How many people live here on a permanent and casual basis? |
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Do the people who live here like to do a lot of entertaining? |
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What are the arrangements when flatmates want to entertain or have friends over? |
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Do the people living here, prefer to stay at home or go out? |
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Does anyone who lives here smoke? |
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What are the food and shopping arrangements? |
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How are decisions that affect everyone in the household made? |
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What are the responsibilities of each person living in the household? |
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Are there any special household rules? |
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What expenses make up the rent? Does it include electricity and water? |
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Are there any other expenses and if so, what are they and how much do they cost? |
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How often does the rent increase? Why has it increased in the past? |
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What happens to the bond that gets paid? |
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Who is responsible for the lease? |
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Is there any furniture in the room? |
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When would the room be available? |
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