Will Shared Accommodation Work For You?

Note: These are some possible advantages and disadvantages; they may or may not apply to your situation.

PROS	CONS
financial benefit - afford a better place	less privacy
increased security	conflict of expectations-your expectations of ‘normal’ may differ from those of your roommate
less isolation	incompatible lifestyles
shared household chores	increased stress due to unresolved conflict with your roommate
help with childcare	varied tenant rights (depending on type of tenancy)
mutual support
shared food/household costs
labour towards rental payment

PROS