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Looking for a housemate

Single ensuite room available in our lovely three-bedroom house in Didsbury. Five-minute walk from city centre. Move in from 1 June. Shared kitchen and living room with two female housemates, no parking, £600 a month excluding bills. No pets. Contact 07890 123456 for viewing.

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Submitted by DDIALLO on Tue, 19/08/2025 - 18:52

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In our culture we share house. I prefer to have an ensuite room.

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Submitted by academicodan on Wed, 13/08/2025 - 01:50

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I prefer to live alone because it's more comfortable; I can clean the rooms whenever I want and always keep them clean. In addition, I can have privacy, sleep better, and organize things my way.
But sharing a house with someone who has a similar vibe to yours is also interesting for sharing tasks, bills, and company on a daily basis.

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Submitted by academicodan on Wed, 13/08/2025 - 01:49

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I prefer to live alone because it is more comfortable; I can clean the rooms when I want and I always keep them clean. In addition,  I can have privacy, sleep better, and organize things my way. 
But sharing a house with the someone who has a similar vibe that yours is also interesting for sharing the tasks, bills, and day-to-day company. 

Submitted by Fabrcio on Tue, 12/08/2025 - 21:23

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I prefer to live alone but, in sometimes, when the lonely is not comfortable, I want to talk with someone but no one is here, so, when my social battery  is in-on , i need of human  interaction. ( I'm start to learning  writing so excuse me for my errors)

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Submitted by William Nguyen on Sun, 10/08/2025 - 12:06

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Well Thn i prefer living alone because i extremely enjoy tranquility and quality time to studies with out any noise from other people. IIdeally, if I owned a house, I would rent out one or two rooms while living elsewhere. This would be a great source of income, as I’d be earning money from renting out my own property.

Submitted by XP17 on Thu, 07/08/2025 - 03:10

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I prefer living alone rather than sharing a house with strangers. Although it costs more to rent a place by myself, I really value freedom, a peaceful atmosphere, and privacy. Besides, I'm an introvert—so living alone suits me perfectly.

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Submitted by xaviaxun on Wed, 06/08/2025 - 09:49

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I prefer living alone to sharing a house because I enjoy peace and like to follow my own rules. I think some people might feel uncomfortable living with me. I can get along with everyone, but living together is a different story. However, in some cases, I might have to share a house if I can’t find a better option.

Submitted by snorah.21 on Thu, 31/07/2025 - 10:44

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I don’t prefer to share a house with someone. I would like to live alone because I had a bad experience with it.

Submitted by tgranado on Wed, 30/07/2025 - 11:45

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One Room Available
 

One room available with a shared bathroom in a three-bedroom house in Rio de Janeiro. Shared kitchen and living room and a great view of Christ the Redeemer and Guanabara Bay. One parking spot included and pets are allowed. R$ 500.00 per month excluding bills.

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Submitted by yassine_z on Sat, 26/07/2025 - 21:18

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Single an ensuite room available in two-bedroom in laghouat, five-ten minutes walk from the university, to move in 15 September ,Shared kitchen and living room with one housemate ,no parking, rent 9000 DZ for a month excluding bills ,no pets ,contact me 0011223344556677 for a viewing.