When I worked full time, I enjoyed having someone at home to take my parcels. It saved me so much time because I never had to go to the post office deposit. 5. No Need to Buy Furniture I often need things I use only once, like a kitchen scale. Sometimes, I’m in the middle of cooking and realise I don’t have enough eggs. If you live in a house share, you can easily borrow these things from your housemates. It saved me money and time because I didn’t have to run to the supermarket. 8. Shared or No Cleaning Responsibilities As the story went on, in the present day, I tried to work out who could be the victim and who were the bullies but there was much more to it. For one, there is the reason why Libby wanted a fresh start, and two, where is the previous tenant who lived in the flat in Canal house that Libby is now living in?

If you both want to leave, you can sell the home and split any profits (the 'equity') - you can get help selling your home. Before you end your tenancy or move out, you should get help from your nearest Citizens Advice. If your ex-partner wants you to move outThen, as a series of pranks escalates into something much darker, Immi is left questioning whether, in this group of strangers, she can ever really be safe . . . Pacy, brilliantly plotted and completely absorbing' Caz Frear, bestselling author of Sweet Little Lies Libby is a victim in more ways than one. Thankfully, however, she has escaped a bad situation with her now ex-boyfriend, Gary. Glad that she has been able to find a new home, sharing a house with several other tenants, Libby is thankful to have a nice landlord, and has started to get to know at least a couple of the neighbors. However, it does not take long for her life to begin a downward spiral.

When you move into your own place, you have to buy furniture. While some flats come partly finished, having everything ready is rare. House shares are always fully furnished. Renters don’t need to bring anything except for their personal belongings. Speaking of the beginning- the beginning of this book which occurs twenty years earlier, opens with horrific bullying. It is both heartbreaking and gripping. It will leave you wanting to know more.... If you live in a house share, you might have bills included in your rent. Landlords of house shares often include bills to avoid housemates arguing over them. Ashleigh - One of the main people who like to promote calmness throughout the house share. She tries to encourage the coming together of people and peacefulness. She has her own secrets.Fleeing from her boyfriend Gary, Libby takes her cat and moves to a flat online. Each chapter is told from a different characters perspective. The pace is slow to begin with and I was nearly a quarter way through before anything took place. Then strange things start happening in her flat, things go missing, she gets abusive phone calls, and someone is threating her at work. I figured out who the culprit was quite early in the book. It's a bit predictable. Veronica - Veronica is only spoke about every now and again after the start of the book, although she is what starts the thrill and mystery of the book, and the events that happen after. If you’re joint tenants you’ll need to decide who moves out. If you both agree, ask your landlord if they’re happy to rent to the person who plans to stay. Your landlord doesn’t have to agree to this - if they do, get this in writing. The Dye Factory is the perfect accommodation for Immi as she has outstayed her welcome on her friends sofa since splitting from her boyfriend.

Jamie - A former 'Dyer' (what they call themselves who live at the factory). He is quite a main character in the book, although he's only really spoke about in certain parts. He is one of the main reasons the events of the book happen and he is a really awful person. But soon after she moves into her new haven, Immi realises that it's not quite as idyllic as it appears. No one seems to know who is behind this multi-million pound urban experiment. And her housemates may be hiding a dangerous secret. You can apply to court to change your ex-partner's tenancy to your name, or remove their name from a joint tenancy.Once, I lived in a houseshare with students who liked to party. They’d have flat parties every weekend and randomly throughout the week. If you are a party person, this could be your dream home. However, for me, it was hell. I moved out as soon as I could.

You can assign your tenancy to yourself - this means you'll be the only person on the tenancy agreement. Your ex-partner will need to agree to this. The House Share by Kate Helm has The Dye Factory, a co-living community in Bermondsey, looking for two new roommates. Immi Sutton, a teacher, feels it is the solution for her if she can get in. She has been couch surfing since her boyfriend tossed her out. The rent is reasonable and there are some great perks like housekeeping, daily yoga, rooftop terrace and communal food. Immi just hopes that they do not find out her secret. Dex Shepherd, a photographer, needs a place to hide out and is tired of the run-down motel where he is currently living. He needs to play a part and lie, though, to get accepted. Both Immi and Dex are thrilled when they get the news that they are the newest members of the community. Not long after they move in, someone begins playing a series of pranks. The mischief escalates into something far more sinister. Is the danger coming from outside their community or within? This is a psychological thriller. I suppose you more or less know the answer to the previous question already.I was so intrigued when I heard of this one, that I went out of my way to get a copy. That might’ve added to my disappointment. Things do not go smoothly for Libby. For starters, not only does she occasionally hear some of her neighbors argue, it seems that Gary has no inclination of letting her go. Then, after learning that the previous tenant had disappeared without a trace, her sense of danger grows exponentially. Days later, Libby is woken by the sound of her neighbours arguing through the wall. As she listens to their angry words, she swears she hears her name mentioned. Why would they be talking about her? House sharing saves money and can be a great experience. However, it can also be a nightmare. There are many pros and cons of house sharing, including: Pros Lucas is charming but not a likable character and uses manipulation. Camille has also gone through a traumatic experience. Bernice is the queen B of the factory. She has her demons and plays a big part in the twist. Not much from Veronica but from the start and events later. Jamie, a former Dyer, —a bad person. Ashleigh promotes calmness in the house share. She has her secrets. Hanna holds authority and seems to know everyone's secrets. She is the fixer and a manipulator.