Co-living can absolutely be one of the best parts about living in a shared accommodation, particularly in a city like London. Not only is it a smart financial move for your pocket when it comes to your rent — it’s an opportunity to make new mates, have new experiences, and learn from your roommates. But, naturally, as great as co-living can be, it’s not problem-free. Navigating all of it takes a little patience, tolerance, and effective communication.

To have a relaxed co-living atmosphere, it’s incredibly important to lay down a few ground rules at the beginning. Set a few household rules early doors to sort out living together, such as cleaning chores, dealing with shared outgoings, and how loud is too loud. Don’t overdo it with too many rules, but make everyone sign off and abide, obviously. For instance, a cleaning rota helps everyone chip in fairly, and discussing quiet times helps stop unnecessary annoyance.

At Cloudrooms, we completely understand that getting co-living to work isn’t about all the logistics; it’s actually about getting to know each other. That’s why we’re all about getting tenants to socialise with their housemates and build a relaxed community atmosphere. Having a little group activity, such as having a meal together, seeing a movie, or simply taking a stroll, can actually make your community even tighter.

By prioritising connecting with fellow tenants, Cloudrooms enable you not only to secure a room but become part of a community that you actually enjoy living in.