Coliving, coworking, carpooling... These words are part of our daily life and we are more and more sensitive to the notion of sharing and living together. But not under any condition! atHome.lu met Nicolas and Aurélien, co-founders of Cocoonut, who place a major emphasis on flexibility, design and the [...]
Flatshare
Renting out your property as a shared flat: the advantages
Faced with the constant increase in property prices, shared accommodation is becoming an affordable solution for housing in the capital or the Grand Duchy's popular communes. Until recently, it was mostly reserved for students and young professionals. Today, it is attracting a wider section of the population. This is a godsend for those [...]
How to be a good roommate?
"A good roommate" is a very relative term. What constitutes a "good roommate" for one person may well be a living nightmare for someone else. Here is a list of very simple rules to follow to ensure that your roommate is a good one. Be respectful If your roommate is sick in bed with the flu, it's probably not your fault.
Student housing: what solutions?
With the start of the new academic year fast approaching, student accommodation is in short supply. Are you looking for a cheap room or studio to rent instead? Here are some ways to find affordable student accommodation. Renting a studio If you have a comfortable budget, a studio is a good type of accommodation.
How to find the perfect flatmate
Is your house too big and you want to share it with a flatmate? Or is sharing a house a way of life that you have chosen to adopt? But there's one important step: finding the right person to share your kitchen and bathroom. Here are a few tips on how not to get stuck with a roommate [...]
How do you divide up the chores when you live in a flat share?
You've moved into the perfect flat share. The flat is large and the people are very friendly... To maintain a good atmosphere, you need to be well organised in the flat. And it starts with the division of tasks. Equal time for household chores Shopping, washing up, dusting, tiling, cooking... [...]
How to survive in a shared flat?
Due to a lack of funds and very expensive rents, it is sometimes necessary to turn to shared accommodation in order to find a suitable home. Although convivial, living with others is not always easy. Here are some tips on how to get the best out of sharing. The same rights and duties The basic principle [...]
How to choose a roommate?
The ideal flatmate is a bit like the ideal man or woman: you dream about it, but you have a very small chance of finding it. Here are some tips on how to choose the person who will share your home, and in a way your life. Ask yourself Before sounding out potential flatmates, start by asking the right questions [...]