A flatshare is where two or more people live in a property together, each usually having their own bedroom. This is also known as a houseshare when the property is a house.
There's no denying that times can be tough as we navigate our way through the cost of living crisis, thankfully, sharing tends to be cheaper than renting your own place! Sharing a property can make it possible to help you find not only a new home, but also meet some great friends, meaning you make the most of the financial and social benefits you receive when you share with Lodg!
At Lodg, we have a user base from all forms of backgrounds, occupations and career paths, ranging from students and professionals seeking a roof over their head while they travel for work. We offer a wide range of filters when searching for and posting a property, including your preferred sharing gender, age requirements and many more! We're all about making it work for you.
Unfortunately, there are always risks when sharing accommodation, however, at Lodg we do everything in our power to help mitigate this risk. We offer a verification system to our users, as well as our support team who constantly are performing around the clock checks on the properties posted to ensure a safe environment for all our users!
The Rent a Room Scheme is a government-ran scheme that allows homeowners up to £7,500 per year, tax-free from letting out furnished accommodation. This allows you to let out as much of your home as you want! If you earn less than £7,500, tax exemption is applied automatically and you don't have to do anything, you'd only have to complete a tax return if you earn over the £7,500 threshold limit! You can read more about this on the official government website: The Rent a Room Scheme.
We like to keep it nice and simple at Lodg, to list your property, simply sign up your account with us and navigate to the 'Add Property' section and fill out the necessary details about your property!
Unlike some other sites, we don't offer any service fees for your listings with us, you can list with us completely free! However, we do offer some paid features to our users to help boost the visibility of their listing!
You can contact our customer support team by clicking on the 'Contact Us' link at the bottom of the page or by emailing sales@lodg.co.uk. Our customer support team aims to get back in touch with any queries within 72 hours!
Include detailed information about the property, including the number of rooms, amenities, location, rent, and any other relevant details. High-quality photos also help attract potential tenants.
Use the search and filter features on our platform to specify your criteria for a house mate, such as age, occupation, and lifestyle preferences.
At Lodg, you can list as many properties as you need! Simply head over to the 'Post Ad' section on our website, and fill in the relevant details for your properties!
In order to edit or remove your listing, you have to log into your account. Once you've logged in, head over to 'My Ads' and select the listing you'd like to edit or remove, once selected, you will be able to make your changes or deactivate your listing!
A flatshare typically refers to sharing an apartment, while a houseshare refers to sharing a house. Both involve multiple tenants living together and sharing common areas.
House sharing often involves some form of tenancy agreement between the landlord and the tenants, make sure you read this over and ensure you understand the terms before signing!
If any issues arise with your housemates, we always recommend trying to discuss this with them and communicating any issues, however, if necessary, it's always best to involve the landlord or property manager to help mediate the situation!
We all love our friendly fluffy pets and want them to have somewhere safe to stay! The allowance of pets in a house share depends on the landlord's policy, always be sure to check the listing details or ask the landlord directly about this!
The rent usually covers the cost of the room and access to common areas. Some listings may include utilities and other expenses, so check the listing details for specific information.
Contact the landlord or property manager through the platform to arrange a viewing. They will provide available dates and times for you to visit the property.
During a viewing, check the condition of the property, the size and layout of the rooms, the amenities available, and the overall cleanliness. Ask any questions you have about the property.
The payment method for rent will be specified in the tenancy agreement. Common methods include bank transfer, direct debit, or online payment platforms.
Once you have agreed on the terms with the landlord, you will sign the tenancy agreement, pay the deposit and first month's rent, and arrange a move-in date.