Category: Shared Living
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SAKAN Blog
SAKAN blog WHAT? SAKAN is the English word for سكن; an Arabic word that means a place of living or residence. It also means peace and comfort; hence the name. SAKAN blog exists WHY? I created SAKAN blog to be the ultimate manual for women who intend to move out to live alone/with housemates; temporarily…
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Flatmates
I really hope that you have been blessed by loving, caring, quiet (and minding-their-own-business type of flatmates/roommates. Choosing the people you’re going to live with for the next 6 months (at least) is not easy; especially if you’re unlucky in this area like me! Before choosing a flatmate/roommate, you need to know yourself first. This…
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House Rules – PART 1
You might be the type who leaves the dishes in the sink to soak for days, forget to take the trash outside (until it stinks), or leaves food in the fridge for weeks, and you’re not very familiar with these: You get the idea! You’re the messy one! Which’s totally fine if you were living…
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Speaking of “Rental Contracts” – pt.1
Things to watch out for when signing your next rental contract as a “tenant“:
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Choosing your room
When it comes to shared living, many choices have to be made. One would be a private room or co-sharing; depending on your budget, but mostly on your personality, what you’re used to, and what you can & can’t tolerate (regarding your personal space and habits). Here are some questions to ask yourself before you choose your room…