Good House Hunting

All the way from the east coast (Halifax, to be precise) Claire Webber brings us a few tips on house hunting.

1. Find a good landlord (i.e. not a jackass).  You'll find it much easier to live under the supervision of someone who you respect, and even more importantly respects you.  Always be clear about your lifestyle- surprises are usually not welcomed with open arms.
2. Find good roommates (see preceding photograph).  This is outrageously important.  Sometimes living with your best friend isn't as great an idea as you originally thought- a good roommate is someone you live well with, and this doesn't always mean someone you really really like.  Make sure your habits mesh, if not match.
3. Location, location, location (see proceeding photograph).  Make sure you love where you live, and that includes who and what you live close to.