Should I move in with a housemate?

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I am in my mid 20’s and currently live alone. I get by sort of. I don’t get to save much a month but I put away some cash. I am feeling a bit isolated just in my general area. Not that much to do, and most of friends have all moved away. I’m in my hometown still. Never really left . I suppose I just want some advice from people who may have been in this situation/what do you think is better?

A chance to move into a house in a city I like has come up, but I’d have a housemate. I know the person a bit , but I don’t know if I’m just giving up on living alone freedom that everyone wishes for in exchange for the whole grass is greener. Like is privacy worth just staying where I am?

I know the person is nice and tidy, but obviously I’d be going back to sharing a space and stuff. I would be saving quite a bit money though and there is a social circle already there. Not sure what to do and don’t want to make a mistake

How hard would it be to move back?

sounds like a good idea to me

I’d move in with a housemate: it will help you expand your social circle which is really important, plus you’ll save more for your future and any unexpected expenses/job issues etc.

Give it a try!

I don’t think very. I’ve gotten really lucky with my current renting situation, but there are other flats with similar cost so if it was bad moving back would be an option

I hated living alone and much preferred sharing but it doesn’t sound like you do. But you do sound lonely and you say you’ve no social life where you currently are. Why not give it a go, what have you got to lose?

I do love my own space and company (went solo travelling for months) but i think as my job is also hybrid I don’t really go out that often anymore and I think that’s having a toll on me a little mentally . I have maybe 1 friend who lives nearby who I see every week and everyone else has moved around the UK now so my old group has disintegrated a bit

I’d definitely do it. Your room will still be a private space and the social life sounds like just what you need.

I would definitely try the house share. It sounds great. You’ve not got much to lose if you could move back if it doesn’t work out.

I think you should make sure you have a bedroom big enough to be your own sanctuary. I like to have a bedroom that also doubles as a study-sitting room, for instance. Then the shared spaces on top of that provide company, and that’s a bonus (along with the savings).

The friend is a guy also, I don’t know if that’s also making me unsure ha.

That’s a good idea yeah. I’ll definitely make sure to find out if the room is a decent size, I have enough space .

I’d definitely do it in your situation (as long as you know there is no chance of him having any designs on you, the room is a decent size / nice and you know for sure that he’s clean and tidy / respectful) …

You say yourself you can get a bit lonely. Increased social circle, saving money. It’s a bit of a no brainer if you ask me!

As long as you get on and respect each others space then it’s also nice to have someone who you like to cook with/ watch tv with on the sofa too from time to time.

Unless you'll be renting on an "all bills included" basis, I would suggest having an advance discussion with your prospective housemate about what he thinks is reasonable re putting the heating on. If he works full-time with no working from home, he may resent you having the heating on during the day while you work from home.

You don't sound like you're having much fun at the moment so I think give it a go.

As well as checking out the room as you have mentioned ask about your need to work from home and check your housemate doesn't love loud music.

This. It's sounds like the best of both worlds. You still have your room which is private but company if you want it. The savings you make now could set you up with a deposit.

twas always good. I’d give it a go.