City Homes
By YoghurtGal
@flapiz (22929)
United Kingdom
June 15, 2022 11:54pm CST
I was opting to save money so I tried to stay in a room only apartment here in London. And although it was really good value for money and good location, I would say I got unlucky with the flatmates. The house didn't have good sound proofing and these inconsiderate party animals came home at 3 AM and was arguing in the kitchen. Part of me wanted to tell them off as I had an early appointment but I didn't want to be the grinch. This morning now we have morning traffic in the toilet. I think this could be great if I was sharing the house with friends. Not total strangers.
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@marguicha (219877)
• Chile
16 Jun 22
In your case, I would try to seek for another apartment. People don´t change much. Your flatmates will want to keep on going to parties and, above all, to parties where they drink too much.
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@marguicha (219877)
• Chile
16 Jun 22
@flapiz Good! That was not a good place to stay.
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@flapiz (22929)
• United Kingdom
16 Jun 22
@marguicha Yeah it's hard when people only think of themselves.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jun 22
Maybe eventually they will become your friends.
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@GardenGerty (159754)
• United States
16 Jun 22
@flapiz I hope you find something better.
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@celticeagle (164045)
• Boise, Idaho
16 Jun 22
Friends might be nicer. Total strangers can be very unaccomidating.
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@thedevilinme (4020)
• Northampton, England
16 Jun 22
we have some cheap hotel chains here like Premium Inn...rooms, even in London, £50 a night
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@Nakitakona (56299)
• Philippines
18 Jun 22
That's terrible. Find a better place to live.
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@jefferson126 (3120)
• Shenzhen, China
16 Jun 22
If i was you,i will move to a single room,I can't bear living with another one.I had my own living habit,regular sleep,regular reading,i can't bear these habit was disturbed by a roommate.In addition,getting along with a roommate take too many time and energy,i prefer a personal space in a single room,trust me,you want a single room for sure.
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@flapiz (22929)
• United Kingdom
16 Jun 22
I love my personal space, specially personal bathroom. But this area where my visa appointment is, is quite a posh area and I don't want to spend 500£ for a night. This is 75£ so I am enduring it for the night. London can be very expensive. This area is close to big businesses so it's even pricier.
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@flapiz (22929)
• United Kingdom
16 Jun 22
@jefferson126 I was only doing that for the night. I am not living in London. I live in Bath. And there I am sharing with a lovely and considerate person and her cat.
@jefferson126 (3120)
• Shenzhen, China
16 Jun 22
@flapiz ,speaking of price,then i can understand you chose flatmates,we have to compromise on house with high price.I can't say you make a wrong decision.In terms of saving,you are right to live with flatmates.however,when you can afford a single flat,should move home right away.
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@flapiz (22929)
• United Kingdom
16 Jun 22
Well at least I know them and can tell them to tone it down without offending them.
. People should act sensibly when living with others. Sorry to know you faced so much troubles. Anyways, have a good day. Take care
@zhangxueying (3329)
• China
16 Jun 22
Fortunately, this is temporary. I hope you will have a good living environment in the future
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@flapiz (22929)
• United Kingdom
16 Jun 22
Yeah I have rented a cottage with a nice lady and a black cat. For sure better than this.
@Beestring (14133)
• Hong Kong
16 Jun 22
Living with strangers is a risk. You don't know their nature and habits. Hope you can find a place of your own or live with someone you know well.
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