House-Sharing Problems All Students Will Relate to

Moving into student accommodation can be a shock to the system. Leaving behind the home comforts of freshly ironed clothes, an empty rubbish bin, and the ease of a dishwasher can all get pretty overwhelming. You'll miss the guarantee of a hot meal, peace and quiet, and clean clothes when leaving home.

But, despite the homesickness, living with your best mates and having your own independence is totally worth the mess. Plus, everyone's in the same boat when it comes to student living. Still, here are some student house-sharing problems you'll probably recognise if you're living in shared student accommodation...

Student house-sharing problems to watch out for

ALL of the washing up

Who knew you had so many pots?! They're overflowing in the sink, and you only just washed up this morning! With a group of you living together, washing up is a massive chore, making finding a butter knife for your toast a military operation.

How to resolve this student house-sharing problem: Try to keep on top of this mountainous task by doing the dishes as soon as you've cooked. If this isn't an option, why not draw up a cleaning rota so you and your housemates can all do your fair share of work?

The bath mat situation

The only thing worse than a dirty kitchen? A dirty bathroom. After all, it’s the one place where, after a bath or shower, you want to feel completely clean. But with the bath mat, it's never completely clean – no matter how much you try. Straight after it leaves the washing machine, it's covered in dirt.

How to resolve this student house-sharing problem: Have more than one bath mat available to alternate with. If multiple housemates are living in one property, someone's bound to have another one!

Utility bills appearing on the doormat every other day

We all know that sorting utilities is one of the main causes of tension in any student household, and it's definitely a stress that you would rather do without.

How to resolve this student house-sharing problem: This is where utility packages come in. With UniHomes' all-inclusive utilities packages, you don't have to worry about chasing up housemates for their share. There's no chief bill payer, and all your utilities are bundled into one convenient monthly payment that's automatically split equally between housemates.

The constantly full bin

There's essentially a game of Jenga going on in your kitchen. There are empty pizza boxes, packaging and food debris piled four feet high, yet you're refusing to take it out. This may be one of the most infuriating things about living in a shared student house.

Once the floodgates open, it turns into chaos. All it takes is one individual to raise the level of rubbish an inch higher than the top of the bin, and everyone loses their minds. Within hours, pizza boxes, milk cartons, bread crusts and beer bottles are teetering over the edge, while the floor has turned into a minefield of used teabags. This would never happen at home.

How to resolve this student house-sharing problem: Two words. Bin rota!

The tension after an argument

This can be a tricky one. Whether there's shouting or silence, it's never nice to butt heads in a student house. Whether someone is the house's designated slob, fancies themself as a professional DJ, or is guilty of being glued to their partner, arguments can crop up.

How to resolve this student house-sharing problem: Learn how to deal with difficult housemates before the sparks start to fly. Communication is key here!

Your housemates are always there for you

Living around so many other people your age can be overwhelming at times, but hey, take comfort in the fact that these friends for life are always only ever a room away for when you need a late-night laugh or a shoulder to cry on. For every frustrating moment, you'll make hundreds of good memories that you'll be able to look back on later.

So, don't let these student house-sharing problems put you off living one of the best experiences of your life. Choose your flatmates and search for student accommodation with UniHomes to secure your next dream house today.