Moving In Together: 15 Things to Discuss First

The Money Talks

1. Rent split: equal or proportional? What happens if someone's income changes?
2. Bills: who sets up accounts, whose name is on contracts, how are they split?
3. Deposit: how much, who holds it, how is it returned?
4. Shared purchases: how do you handle buying things for the flat?
5. Groceries: shared food budget or everyone buys their own?
6. Emergency fund: should you keep a buffer for unexpected expenses?

The Lifestyle Talks

7. Cleaning standards: hotel-clean or lived-in acceptable?
8. Quiet hours: when should noise be minimised?
9. Guests: how much notice, how often, overnight stays?
10. Pets: allowed or not? What about temporary pet-sitting?
11. Smoking and vaping: inside, outside, or not at all?
12. Work from home: how does this affect shared spaces?
13. Relationships: what happens when a partner is essentially living there?
14. Decor and personalisation: can you put holes in walls, change furniture?
15. Exit strategy: how much notice if someone wants to leave?

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