ANYONE who has ever shared a home will know that getting along with flatmates isn’t always an easy task.
Friendships can easily fall apart over dirty plates left out on counters, laundry left too long in a washing machine or a missed opportunity to put the bin out.
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But the owner of a property in Hackney, London has attempted to resolve any issues before they begin.
Eagle-eyed house hunters searching for a room in Stoke Newington may have spotted a tell-tale sign in the bathroom of one property.
Whoever moves into the double bedroom – on the market for a whopping £670 a month – will have to comply one very strict rule.
A note in capital letters has been pinned to the shower.
It reads: “Keep the shower clean and remove your hair from the plug after showering.”
FRIGHT MOVE
Agents at Andrew Lloyd make no mention of the directive in their ad.
“We are pleased to offer this large double bedroom,” they said.
“Inclusive of all bills.
“Key features include double glazing, gas central heating, laminate flooring and lots of storage space.
“Offered furnished and available now. Ideally suited for a single working professional.”
Those looking for a home in London on a budget will know exactly how difficult the challenge can be.
BUDGET BUY
A studio flat in Clapham is going under the hammer for the dirt cheap price of £50,000.
But there’s a very good reason for that.
The tiny home is smaller than the average parking space. It’s so teeny there’s no room for appliances, and the current owner stashes the microwave under the bed.
Another miniature space in Ealing, west of the capital, is available for £875 a month.
It’s so small a single bed has been crammed into the kitchen.
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Even those with more cash can feel short-changed by their options.
A three-bed family home is available for £1million, but plenty more money will need to be spent before the property is habitable.
The home in Kentish Town has been completely gutted, with floors stripped bare and paper peeling away from the walls.
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