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DIY:Make Y our Own Shelves

Do you need some kind of storage unit to suit your space or your current needs? Save money and make your own shelves. Not only will they be unique, they’ll fit your space perfectly. Here are some tips for making your own shelves without breaking the ...

Practicing Collaborative Consumption in Ireland

The underlying trend continues and shows no signs of stopping. Collaborative consumption is now more than just a fad, and constitutes a significant proportion of the country’s economy. Roomlala informs you on the situation in Ireland and details the ...

How to Make Your Bedroom Look Presentable During Tenant Visits

Have you got a nice place to rent? Most prospective tenants judge an accommodation by the bedroom, it can make or break the decision of the potential tenant to rent or not. Make sure that your bedroom leaves a good impression when getting visits from...

6 Criteria to Consider When Choosing a Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfasts are a great accommodation choice for travellers. By combining conviviality and comfort, this option is attracting more and more holidaymakers each year. To find your perfect accommodation while avoiding any unpleasant surprises, you’...

Roommates from Cult TV Shows: Friends

Living with a roommate is not an easy thing to do, even if you’re friends. Many TV shows focus on roommates, showing us their daily life and the ups and downs that come with sharing a space. Friends is one of the most popular shows of this kind. Here...

Studying in Toronto: What to Do and Where to Stay

While Toronto isn’t the Canadian capital, it’s most certainly the most populous and diverse city in Canada. Toronto has many universities sprawled throughout the city, making it a hub for students. If you ever have the chance to study in this beautif...

Prepare for Your Holidays: Mont Blanc

Do you feel like you need a change of scenery? Want to head off to the highest peak in Europe? Then head to Mont Blanc! This snow-lovers paradise makes for an unforgettable holiday! Discover what there is to do and where to find accommodation. W...

Rent Out Your Accommodation During the Holidays

The holidays are rapidly approaching and a lot of you are already planning to celebrate Christmas and New Year away from home. As a result, your house or flat will be empty during this period. Here’s an idea: rent it out and make some money from it, ...

Living in a Flatshare with Siblings

After investigating whether or not living in an all male flatshare is a good idea, we explore in this article the benefits of a flatshare between siblings. Roomlala lays out all the advantages and disadvantages of a family flatshare. What are th...

Taking Care of Animals in Exchange for a Room

Today, there are many different types of rentals, with accommodation in exchange for work being one of them. Accommodation in exchange for work is when a tenant gets a room in an individual’s home, in exchange for certain tasks or services. This form...

How to Facilitate Your Tenant’s Rent Payments

When leasing your place out to someone, receiving your rent payments can be a monthly source of stress for both you and your tenant. Fortunately, there are different ways in which you, the landlord, can facilitate your tenants’ rent payments each mon...

Roommates from Cult TV Shows: The Big Bang Theory

The TV series “The Big Bang Theory” follows the lives of three geeky protagonists and their colourful personalities, and each one of them is a real character. We’re zooming in on the two main characters, Leonard and Sheldon and their famous apartment...

What to Do in Budapest in 3 Days

More than 1000 years of history await you in Budapest, the majestic Hungarian capital. Taking the time to visit this city, rich with world heritage sites, can be a great experience as long as you are well-prepared for your trip. Roomlala has created ...

The Collaborative Economy is Initially Used by Early Adopters

While online services from the collaborative economy become more and more popular with consumers, a study shows that their main users are primarily "Early Adopters ". Whether in the field of transport with Uber, finance with Kickstarter, or leasing w...

Prepare for Your Holidays: The Alps

Have you got a sudden urge to escape your boring everyday life and go on an adventure? Want to climb to one of the highest peaks in Europe? Then take a journey to the Alps! What to do in the Alps? If you're looking for a holiday in the snow, th...

Moving: Getting Your Administrative Affairs in Order

Are you moving place soon? Be sure that you know which organisations to inform, and that you have all of your administrative affairs in order before the big move! We’ve compiled a list of who you should inform about your new address etc. The Post ...

5 Things That Every Student Should Experience

The college years are some of the best years that someone can experience. It's a time of learning, development and discovering new experiences. Here are our top 5 things that every student should do during their studies. The Erasmus Programme E...

Checklist to Ensure That You Move In Successfully

At last, you’re leaving the family home and moving to your very own place. Now you need to get the moving process sorted out, with respect to your budget of course. Not to worry, Roomlala has thought about all the new tenants and has written a checkl...

Decorating Your Accommodation: DIY Bedside Table Ideas

If you're into interior decorating and like being creative when it comes to making furniture or household objects, take a look at the following list that we've compiled. We all have a bedside table. These practical objects are perfect for storing ob...

5 Good Reasons to Have Roommates on Erasmus

When going to study abroad, there are so many things that you need to sort out. One of the most important things is your accommodation. Your living situation when living abroad plays a big role on your overall Erasmus experience. If you want to save ...

Collaborative Consumption: The Barter and Sale of Used Clothing

The bartering and the exchange of goods are ancient practices which have been reinvented in previous years through the use of the internet. The internet phenomenon has made us re-evaluate the bartering and exchange of goods. It has created the whole ...

Landlords: What You Can and Can’t Ask Your Tenants

Choosing a tenant is always a difficult task. As an owner, you need to quickly assess the level of trust you have for the future occupant of your home. To reassure yourself, the law allows you to request a certain amount of information, in order to g...

Searching for Student Accommodation: Flatshare

With demanding landlords and exorbitant rent prices, it’s not always easy to find student accommodation that facilitates a rewarding year. Flatshares are quickly gaining ground as a viable accommodation option because of its numerous advantages. Read...

Advice on How to Get on Well with Your Landlord

In order for a rental agreement to go along smoothly, both the landlord and the tenant must be mutually respectful of each other and fulfil their obligations. Here are 10 tips to maintain a healthy and good relationship with your landlord. 1. Sign...

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