Flat mates

Posted by l_renwick (427 days ago)

Any body got any good ideas about where to look for a flat mate. I've been scouring the web and notice boards and just haven't had any luck. I've met a couple of people and they've been total "odd-balls". I'm starting to wonder if any friendly, honest, easygoing people who don't have a flatmate exist?!

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Posted by Ed (427 days ago)

http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/property/default.asp?type=2

Posted by mayita (426 days ago)

Hi, a guy who was in my YWCA (nice polite, etc. very ok person) took a flat in Hum Hom and put an add on craigslist.com : maybe worth a try ?

Posted by cheeky (425 days ago)

Are you looking to share your place with someone or want somewhere to live?

Posted by walkup (425 days ago)

Try estate agents and make a requirement for an employer's reference. Tart the place up and make the rent more fitting to a 'normal'. There is no substitute for interviewing. No guarantee that you will not get the flatmate from hell but nobody advertises the fact that they will clean out their toes in front of you while you are eating breakfast. Avoid rugby supporters :-)

Posted by cheeky (425 days ago)

rugby supporters would probably make good flatmates as they'll be out every night watching the world cup!

I've shared with lots of people here lr, some have been great, some haven't - most of it is luck. But always get a deposit no matter what the friendship/relationship is then at least financially you won't lose out. If you're social, find someone who is also social and out and about - makes your place seem a bit bigger if you're both out a lot. Have stuff in common, but not too friendly.

Posted by tabarca (424 days ago)

Hi, drop me an email on tonydura@wanadoo.es

Tell me something about the flat, rent... I will be landing on HK, next week. I am an International teacher who lived in different countries around the world.

Posted by Pine (419 days ago)

Did you try posting on the Flat Share page on this site ?