Flatshare in Jakarta Flatshare is popular among expats staying or working in Jakarta, especially when they are in budget constraint. However, with the increasing average rent in Jakarta, this concept is getting more and more familiar to the natives as well. In the past days, expats prefer tp share the cost of renting a house […]
Whenever I thought about my late grandma, there are three things that I remember vividly: her taking me and my brothers to this huge playground inside a shopping center, her perfect Dutch when she spoke to people her age, and her big house that she turned into kos-kosan after my grandfather passed away. I remember […]
A home can mean so much more than just a place you live in. It can also be a hive for creativity. That’s what I learned when I had a chat with 26 year old Graphic Designer, Amalia. Such a fun story she shared about her flatsharing experience. Let’s check it out. How long have […]
Housesharing can be very beneficial. I do agree with this idea, and so does Ari, a 28 year old Educational Consultant, who shared with me, his housesharing experience he had a couple of years ago. He’s no longer sharing because his office got relocated closer to home. But he’d definitely do it again, with the […]
“I’m not sure whether to feel happy or sad”, said Ben, who works as a Production Assistant, when we spoke one afternoon. I’d feel the same way if my housemate’s going to move out of the house to get married. One thing’s for sure, the house they are sharing is filled with fun memories. Here’s […]
A nice little chat I had with 27 year old Social Media Specialist, Feryan Saputra, has given me an extra insight on flatsharing. It sure is an experience that will allow you to develop a new sense of understanding and cooperation towards others. Here’s what he shared with me. So how long have you been […]
Crazy, chaotic, fun!; these are the words used by Adhi to describe his flatsharing experience with his three flatmates. Apparently flatsharing has given Adhi, who works as a Public Relation, unique everyday moments in his life. Let’s check out his story! How long have you been flatsharing? For about a year, I think. Could you […]
It was an afternoon well spent, just having a nice long chat with Asyifa, a lively 25 year old Company Executive, about her flatsharing experience. Apparently she’s having the time of her life, sharing an apartment with her friends. Let’s check out her story! How long have you been flatsharing? For about two months now. […]
Looking for someone to replace your flatmate is hard, but you got to do what you got to do. At least that’s what Katarina Mellyna, a 26 year old university lecturer, said when I spoke to her. She’s been flatsharing but her flatmate’s about to move out in a month. Here’s all the stories she […]
“A lot of team building and team work”–those were the words used by Marsha Nadila, a 25 year old executive, to describe her flatsharing experience. I had a great time listening to her unique and fun stories. Time to share it with you guys! How long did you live in a shared apartment? For about […]