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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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I guess both have their own benefits, while living alone allows you to be more independent and preserves your privacy, on the other hand, it can be very lonely depending on your life style and connections. Moreover, sharing a house can benefit you by spliting bills and household chores, but it can also be quite limiting if you consider that you might no be able to have pets or people over for a long period of time. Nowadays I am still living with my family, and it sure makes my life easier as we share responsabilities, but I think about having my own place soon, too.
I prefer living alone in a rented room for my privacy, but I prefer living in a shared house to build a social network and community.
I prefer to live alone because I like having my own space and privacy. I can do things when I want and I feel comfortable. However, sharing a house can be good because you can save money and meet new people.
I prefer to live alone because I have a time to visit my family
I prefer to live alone because I have a time to visit my family
Do you prefer to share a house or live alone?
I lived with two colleagues for over a year; we became great friends and even now, after all these years, we have remained in touch.
I can sit at home without friends if I have something to use my mind for.
Hi, Mercury Hotel.
I would like to reserve a double room for three nights with a breakfast for this week on the 3rd and 6th June 2026, please. We will arrive at about 8 a.m. Could we have a room with a bath and could you leave an iron and ironing board, please?
I have a promotional code PR2457. Please, can you confirm the price, $80 per three nights with breakfast and bath included?
Please, could you confirm the booking? Let me know if you need any further information.
Many thanks with kind regards!.
Momo.
Hi Anas!
I just wanted to say thank you for everything you did for me. I really appreciated you warm welcome at your house. I had a great time with your family. They were nice and helpful. Now I know that my English emproved a lot. If you ever come to Morocco one day, I hope you will stay with me.
keep in touch!.
Momo
Double bedroom with ensuite in our lovely three-bedroom house in Sivas. Shared living room, kitchen with two housemites. No parking. Rent $700 a month with bills. No pets. Available from 2 June. Contact [number] for viewing.