Denmark Road

“I’ve noticed the social side of it and how much it can affect that sense of community. In my friends’ place, the flatmates can be quite unsociable or avoidant sometimes, especially when you compare it to other flats where everyone talks and socialises together. That difference can really feel isolating for them. I’d rather accommodations were matched based on personality and interests, and also on language skills. For example, some people’s flatmates don’t speak very good English, so they end up avoiding communication. That can make sense, but it can also make day to day living more difficult. It also tends to leave you feeling lonelier and even more homesick.”

“Honestly, the rent feels completely outrageous for what we actually receive, and it’s even worse considering how many times things have gone wrong.”

“If the kitchen was warm too, that would be even better, because then we could stay together there longer.”

“Overall, the flatmates are better. The laundry machines are better too, although the dryers still don’t really dry anything. They should also improve the insulation in the bedroom walls.”

“Meeting people and living with flatmates.”

“They did a really thorough job cleaning the kitchen.”

“The elevator repair problems.”

“A much comfier desk chair”

“The noise level was fine, and the mattress quality was really good.”

“The silver fish was taken out of the bathroom, and they added soundproof walls.”