{"id":332,"date":"2018-06-15T15:10:41","date_gmt":"2018-06-15T15:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idealflatmate.co.uk\/flatmate-HQ\/?p=332"},"modified":"2018-10-09T14:31:06","modified_gmt":"2018-10-09T14:31:06","slug":"looking-for-a-roommate-in-london-have-you-tried-this","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/flatmate-HQ\/looking-for-a-roommate-in-london-have-you-tried-this\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a Roommate in London, Have You Tried This?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s that dreaded time again, when you\u2019ve either just moved to London or are relocating for a quick and easy commute. The issue of finding the ideal roommate is something that you don\u2019t want to be thinking about whilst you go about your daily schedule. Well look no further, here I present to you some invaluable tips that will make finding a flatmate a walk in the park\u2026<\/p>\n

1\/ Walk in a park<\/h2>\n

This is a prime opportunity for you to scout out your next flatmate, one reason being that you are bound to bump into someone you know, who will introduce you to a friend of theirs who is also looking to relocate. BOOM you\u2019ve got yourself a roommate!<\/p>\n

Recommended Parks:
\nNorth – Hampstead Heath
\nEast – Victoria Park
\nSouth – Brockwell Park
\nWest – Richmond Park<\/p>\n

2\/ Ask someone on the tube<\/h2>\n

The tube the stage is yours! No one talks, so unless their headphones are noise cancelling, your open conversation will be voiced to everyone on the carriage. The strategy is to first introduce yourself to your closest neighbour and then the stopwatch begins, it\u2019s time to find out if they are a suited candidate. This method takes a bit of commitment, you won\u2019t get it the first time around and your script will take a bit of fine-tuning.<\/p>\n

Top Tip: Pick a tube line that is close to where you want to live!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

3\/ Spinning<\/h2>\n

Spinning is the perfect way to find a roommate, as long as you attend on a regular basis. It\u2019s time to nurture a relationship, you\u2019re both at your lowest and in your worst states, so only the true personality comes out. You\u2019ll find that no one has the energy to fake it at spinning, what you see is what you get!<\/p>\n

\"Arrested<\/a><\/p>\n

If you haven\u2019t tried spinning before and want to join a lively, fun and enthusiastic class, then we recommend Boom Cycle<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cBoom Cycle puts the fun factor into getting your sweat on!<\/em>
\nYou decide how far to push yourself, our instructors are there to guide and encourage you the whole ride. It’s the ultimate, ‘party on a bike’ experience for anyone looking for that full body workout.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

4\/ Local Tennis League<\/h2>\n

Keeping on the theme of sports, your local tennis league is a great way to meet new people and potential roommates. Local Tennis Leagues are nationwide, but specifically cover a vast majority of London. The process of registering is quick and easy, with some very honest questions to make sure you are matched on ability. As you go through the league meeting new people, you will have someone on one time and find out if competitors are also roommate hunting!<\/p>\n

\"Olly<\/a><\/p>\n

5\/ Message that friend you haven\u2019t seen or heard of in 7 years, who is now looking\/offering a room<\/h2>\n

Facebook is a great tool that no one seems to use anymore. Its main purposes today are sharing videos, stalking someone you\u2019ve just swiped on tinder, buying second-hand bikes off marketplace and signing petitions that you feel so strongly about, but will forget about the next day. Well, you\u2019re in luck if you want to find a roommate because out of your 1000 \u2018friends\u2019, the chances are high that one will post \u2018Anyone living in London looking for a place to stay?\u2019. Now, you more than likely won\u2019t be the closest of mates, however, you have probably both changed a lot since you last met and now share some common interests.<\/p>\n

6\/ DJ shout out<\/h2>\n

\"Dj<\/a><\/p>\n

It\u2019s simple, make a B line for the decks and shout out your request to the DJ. \u201cRoommate wanted, budget \u00a3500-\u00a3600, preferably in East London, come to the toilets for all enquiries!\u201d. To help boost results, it\u2019s advisable you attend at least 10-15 clubs in one night.<\/p>\n

7\/ Football match toilets<\/h2>\n

The football season is now over, but this gives you ample opportunity to prep a \u2018toilet queue speech\u2019 in anticipation for the next one. This is the ideal time to pick out your future roommate, you\u2019ve got a big queue and A LOT OF TIME, so start working your magic. What makes this such an effective method is that you will both support the same team!<\/p>\n

Conversation starters:<\/p>\n