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We all wish that we could afford to rent a luxury penthouse and have all that space to ourselves, but let\u2019s face it. <\/span>Rental doesn\u2019t come cheap<\/span><\/a>, and for most people, <\/span>apartment sharing with a housemate<\/span><\/a> makes more sense, rather than handing over 30 to 50 per cent of your monthly income each time you\u2019re due to pay your rent.<\/span><\/p>\n

The dilemma then arises: should you share an apartment with your friends, or should you live with strangers? In this article, we explore the pros and cons of each option so that you can make the best decision for yourself! <\/span><\/p>\n

Apartment sharing with friends: the pros<\/b><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s always less stressful moving in with a friend – at least you know that you both enjoy each other\u2019s company, and you can probably trust him or her enough to not have to lock up your valuables every time you leave your room.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s not all – by living with a friend, you typically also get the added benefit of having a support system. If you\u2019re sick and can\u2019t muster up the energy to crawl out of bed to cook instant noodles, you can always text your friend and beg them to buy some porridge for you on their way home. If you\u2019re living with a complete stranger, though, that option might not be on the table.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apartment sharing with friends: the cons<\/b><\/h3>\n

Just because you always have tons of fun with a specific friend, it doesn\u2019t mean that he or she is the best candidate when you\u2019re looking for a housemate. We\u2019ve heard plenty of <\/span>horror stories<\/span><\/a> about people moving in with their best friends, then realising they\u2019re housemates from hell (they play loud music till wee hours of the morning, never clean up after themselves, eat all your food, etc). <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, if you\u2019re moving in with a friend who has a significant other, you might just get an \u201cunofficial\u201d third housemate. In the scenario that this does happen, it\u2019s much easier to draw the line if you\u2019re sharing the apartment with a stranger. If it\u2019s a friend that you\u2019re dealing with, it\u2019s a much more iffy situation; it\u2019s hard to just tell them point-blank that the presence of their significant other isn\u2019t appreciated.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apartment sharing with strangers: the pros<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re looking for a housemate who\u2019s not someone you already know, chances are that you\u2019ll be much more detailed during the screening process. You\u2019ll probably <\/span>discuss your expectations and lay the ground rules<\/span><\/a> when it comes to cleanliness, food and guests – so it\u2019s less likely that you\u2019ll encounter any major issues or problems further down the road.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, in the event that you don\u2019t see eye to eye on things, it\u2019s a lot easier to come straight to the point and hash things out. Whilst you\u2019ll still want to be cordial and not overly confrontational, there\u2019s less pressure to tread carefully so that you don\u2019t ruin a friendship that\u2019s been built up over many years. <\/span><\/p>\n

Apartment sharing with strangers: the cons<\/b><\/h3>\n

Your living arrangement might initially feel like a long drawn out blind date. No matter how outgoing or friendly you are, there\u2019s bound to be a little uncertainty and awkwardness at the very beginning. Maybe you want to ask them to hang out, but you\u2019re not sure if you\u2019re intruding too much on their personal space. Maybe they\u2019ve made dinner and offered you some, but you don\u2019t know how to tell them politely that you <\/span>hate <\/span><\/i>lasagna, and that the smell of it makes you want to gag. It\u2019ll take time to learn each other\u2019s patterns and quirks!<\/span><\/p>\n

The million dollar question: friends or strangers?<\/b><\/h3>\n

Regardless of whether you choose to share an apartment with friends or strangers, there are certain key rules that you can follow to make your experience a good one. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re living with a friend, make your choice of housemate based on whether your friend is respectful, communicates well, and is an independent adult – don\u2019t take into account superficial things such as whether your friend can make a great cocktail. Also, always make sure you\u2019re on the same page as your potential housemate (be it friend or stranger) by having honest conversations and setting expectations before you move in. <\/span><\/p>\n

Last but not least, everyone makes mistakes – if you\u2019re the one in the wrong, man up and apologise instead of trying to shirk responsibility; if your housemate is the one at fault, don\u2019t carry a grudge – live and let live once he or she has apologised.<\/span><\/p>\n

Check out other rental related articles here: 6 important rental terms tenants in Singapore<\/a> should know and\u00a05 incredibly cheap ways to retain good tenants<\/a><\/p>\n

Find the rental home of your dreams today at Singapore\u2019s largest property portal 99.co<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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