Following the recent (and upcoming) UK heatwaves, you might have considered buying an air conditioning unit. But if you live in a flatshare, that decision can be a little fraught.
According to shared accommodation site SpareRoom, “almost half” of those who share a flat earn less than £30,000, while 16% make £50,000 or more a year.
That imbalance can mean decisions like buying air conditioning – which involves not just a hefty upfront cost, but also higher electricity bills – can become a bit of a minefield.
How big is the flatmate wealth gap?
It really depends on the flatmates. That said, SpareRoom’s research found that around 20% of respondents think the gap between their highest and lowest-earning flatmates is at least £20,000.
And 9% reckon the chasm is even...
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