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How to get started with finding housemates

They say that you don’t know somebody until you live with them… and they couldn’t be more right. So, it’s really important to make an informed decision when it comes to deciding who you’ll be living with next year.

Think about people’s habits, hobbies, routines and personalities. And remember, there is no set rule to say that you must live with the same people you’re living with now. If you're looking for a housemate you can check out the UoB Property Search Message Board where students often advertise rooms or search for housemates.

Think about how many people you’d like to live with, then only search for properties with the correct number of rooms. It may be tempting to get a bigger house, but if you have no one to fill the extra rooms you’ll have to pay more in rent.