How to get money back from your housemates (without getting in a fight…)

No one likes having to ask people to pay you back. This is particularly true when it comes to the people you live with. Fronting someone’s £600 rent payment and £100 portion of utilities is a big deal.  You want to get paid back fast, but us Brits don’t like to ask.

I am beyond the house sharing stage, but have plenty of friends’ kids who are heading out to the big bad world of house sharing, whether as students or realising that it’s the time to move out.

Thankfully, there are a few things you or any young people you know can do to ensure you get paid back quickly without getting stuck in an awkward financial argument.

Set expectations before any money is due

The best way to make sure you get your …