Finding a lodger

With the introduction of online flatshare listings in recent years it has become easier than ever to find the right lodger. Not so long ago you had to rely on cards in shop windows and adverts in the local press - now you can place one ad online which covers all the details and will be seen by hundreds, if not thousands, of potential lodgers.

A listing on flatshare sites such as SpareRoom.co.uk can include:

• A detailed description of the room on offer as well as the property in general
• Photos of the room and property
• Video of the property (and of you if you like!)
• A link to a map showing the exact location of your property
• Details of what is and isn't included in the rent
• Information on you and the kind of person you're looking for
• Detailed preferences such as whether you're happy to accept couples, pets, smokers and so on

The list of what you can include is only really limited by the amount you have to say so be creative and give as much detail as possible. For more advice on creating the perfect listing see our guide to advertising your room.

The sites we recommend for listings are:

www.spareroom.co.uk

www.intolondon.com

www.flatshare.com

www.houseshare.com