WHAT KIND OF FLATMATE ARE YOU:

Add up your letters at the end. Sit with (or share with the flat chat) whatever it reveals about you. 

It’s Sunday evening—what are you doing?

1. Planning the week ahead, sorting bills, and organising the flat

2. Inviting everyone over for a shared dinner night 

3. Doing a quick tidy and relaxing after a productive weekend

4. Heading to your partner’s place 

5. Ignoring the mess and hoping someone else deals with it

6. Chilling alone in your room or out doing your own thing

The power bill just came in—your reaction?

1. Already paid and split, no worries

2. Suggest discussing it together over dinner

3. Pay your share promptly when asked

4. Don’t notice

5. “Wait, we had a bill?”

6. Quietly auto-pay your part, no fuss

Flat dinner plans come up—what’s your role?

1. Organising who’s cooking and when

2. Getting excited and inviting extras to join

3. Helping out where needed

4. Probably won’t be there anyway

5. Eating the food

6. Maybe joining, maybe not—depends on your mood

A new flatmate is needed—how do you help?

1. Taking charge of the search and interviews

2. Making them feel welcome and included

3. Showing up to meet them and give input

4. Not really involved

5. Complaining but not helping

6. Staying out of the process

What’s your ideal living situation?

1. A well-organised flat where everything runs smoothly

2. A lively, social household

3. A balanced, respectful environment

4. Living with your partner instead

5. Somewhere you don’t have to put in any effort into finding

6. A place where you can do your own thing

The flat group chat is blowing up—what are you doing?

1. Clarifying plans and making sure everything’s sorted

2. Sending memes

3. Replying when needed, keeping things practical

4. Muting it

5. Complaining about flat chores 

6. Reading it but rarely responding

What’s for dinner? 

1. A planned, budget-friendly meal

2. A shared dinner night with everyone contributing

3. Something simple you’ve sorted for yourself (and maybe others)

4. Whatever your partner is cooking at their place

5. Someone else’s food

6. Takeout, or a solo meal in your room

It’s cleaning day—what’s your approach?

1. Taking charge, making a plan, and assigning tasks

2. Tuning it into a group activity with music

3. Doing your share without fuss 

4. Making sure you’re not around that day

5. Avoiding it by hiding in your room 

6. Cleaning your own space, you leave everything else clean

RESULTS: 

Mostly A’s – The Head TenantYou’re the glue holding the flat together. Without you, the power bill wouldn’t get paid and the bond might never be lodged. Do your flatmates even know when rent is due? Probably not. Here’s some advice: next year, try living with a few fellow A’s—it’ll take a huge weight off your shoulders.

Mostly B’s – The Community Builder

You thrive in a social, communal flat. Shared dinners, board game nights, and the occasional flat party? That’s your ideal setup. You’d do best living with other B’s who are just as keen to create a warm, social environment. Just be warned: this kind of flat isn’t for everyone—especially not for those working night shifts or craving quiet time.

Mostly C’s – The Dream FlatmateReliable, respectful, and easy to live with—you’re the backbone of a functional flat. You do your chores (mostly) on time, always pay rent promptly, and pitch in when needed, like helping find a new flatmate. You’re the kind of person every flat hopes to have.

Mostly D’s – The Permanent Guest

You’re always at your partner’s place… so much so that their flatmates might have strong opinions about you. Meanwhile, your own flat barely sees you. It might be time for a conversation—either about moving in together or setting clearer boundaries around how often you’re staying over and contributing to costs.

Mostly E’s – The Problem 

You’re a nightmare to live with—and deep down, you probably know it. Rent’s late, food goes missing, and you somehow never seem to pull your weight. You act friendly to people’s faces, then turn around and talk shit about them the second they leave the room. It’s only a matter of time before it catches up with you. Sort it out, start contributing, and maybe—just maybe—you’ll be invited to the next flat dinner.

Mostly F’s – The Independent Loner

For you, a flat is simply a place to live. You keep to yourself, spend most of your time in your room or out of the house, and don’t get too involved in flat dynamics. You’re tidy, reliable with payments, and low-impact—nothing wrong with that. Still, you might be counting down the days until you can have a place entirely to yourself.