EasyRoommate Blog – Flatshare Tips and Trends for the UK

New legislations affecting Landlords and tenants

On the 6th of April 2012 a new legislation came into force that affects both tenants and landlords.
The new Tenancy Deposit Legislation otherwise known as Section184 of the Localism Act is designed to safeguard tenants by ensuring that their …

How to write the perfect ad

Trying to write an Easyroommate advert to find the perfect flatmate? If you don’t know exactly where to start and keep staring at a blank screen don’t worry because you are not the only person who has struggled to pull …

Finding the best flatmates is all about planning

Finding your ideal housemate can be a bit of a tricky task. Ideally you would like to find someone who fits in with the vibe of your house – friendly, thoughtful, tidy and pays their rent on time.
To guarantee this …

Easyroommate adds new features to mobile site

Easyroommate continuously strives to improve its service, listening to your feedback to help us connect more people looking for a room with those offering one as quickly and efficiently as possible.
With this is mind, we’ve just added some brand new …

Do you live in the UK’s most affordable city?

Our latest research has found that UK renters spend a whopping 22% of their net salary on accommodation, and the figure is set to soar to 33% by 2020.
With the average UK room rent coming in at £365 per month …

Cash in on the Olympics

For those of you living in London and in particular East London, the thought of renting out a room, or even your whole house during the Olympics may have crossed your mind at some point.
With an estimated 500,000 people heading …

Competition winner announced

We are pleased to announce that the winner of our latest survey competition is Hayley Wright from Durham. She has won £100 worth of M&S vouchers.

After hearing the great news Hayley said:” I was really chuffed to hear that I …

Unlock the cash in your home

With an estimated 485,738* students heading off to university, a significant number of home owners and families will be left with empty rooms in their homes.
The good news is that a room could be worth up to an estimated £4,250 …