Looking for a room, but who do you want to live with?

When looking for a room it’s good to be clear on who you would like to live with, it would be preferable with someone you like rather than making a rapid decision and moving in to somewhere with people you don't get along with. Some things to consider when looking are:

• Gender: Would you prefer to live with males, females or no preference?
• Age: Do you mind the age of existing tenants or is there an age range you want to stick between?
• Occupation: Are you looking to share with students or professionals or no preference?
• The type of tenants: Are you looking for somewhere to put your head down or people you can have a beer and a social life with, do you mind the odd party?
• Hygiene standards: Do your hygiene standards match the ones of your potential housemates i.e. washing up, cleaning, general tidiness etc.?
• Existing flatmates: Have you met all the existing housemates do you get along with them?
• Music: Do you mind sharing with someone who likes to listen to music a lot, or vice versa you do and will it be ok with your new housemates?
• Rules: Are you ok with all the house rules, or is it not for you?