Shared Accommodation Experience Survey

Survey to understand the common issues with flat sharing in urban India

Welcome and Thank You!

Hi, thank you for taking some time to fill out this survey. Your participation is completely voluntary and anonymous.

This survey aims to gather valuable insights into your experience, preferences, and challenges related to living with flatmates.

To participate in this survey, it's important that you:

Are between the ages of 18-35.
Currently live in a shared flat in India.

This survey should take you no more than 2-3 min to fill this out.

Thank you for your time and participation!

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* 1. Why do you prefer living in shared flat?

Cost savings

Social aspect

Freedom

Convenience

Comfort

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How did you find your flatmates?

We had been friends or colleagues, and I knew them previously

Introduced through mutual contacts

Facebook groups like flat and flatmates

Other online platforms such as 99acres, No-broker, MagicBricks, Nestaway, etc.

Other (please specify)

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* 3. How often do you encounter issues with your flatmates?

Rarely

Occasionally

Frequently

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* 4. What are the most common issues that cause conflict?

Dividing chores among flatmates

Failure to complete assigned chores

Additional guests

Parties and noise

Common meal planning

Food wastage

Maintaining cleanliness

Undiscussed expenses

Deciding common groceries

Using or consuming others' personal things without asking

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How comfortable are you directly addressing problems with your flatmates?

Extremely comfortable

Somewhat comfortable

Neutral

Somewhat uncomfortable

Extremely uncomfortable

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* 6. How do you communicate with your flatmates most commonly? (Select as many as you like)

whatsapp group

face to face

Notes left in common areas

Phone calls

Whiteboard in common area

Emails

Other (please specify)

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* 7. What are the most frequent issues that you face while communicating with your flatmates?

Lack of initial discussions or written agreements about shared responsibilities

Difficulty addressing changes in needs or expectations over time

Misunderstandings about individual preferences and boundaries.

Avoiding direct confrontation and resorting to indirect methods like leaving passive-aggressive notes or giving silent treatment.

Fear of conflict leading to bottled-up resentment and tension.

Misinterpretations due to cultural or personal communication styles. (e.g., direct vs. indirect, expressive vs. reserved).

Lack of active listening and empathy

Lack of time or energy dedicated to open communication and resolving issues.

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How interested are you in trying a new product that improves your shared living experience?

Very interested

Interested

Neutral

Not interested

Not at all interested

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* 9. When trying out this new product for improving your living experience, what are some areas you expect to be solved by this?

Streamlining communication :
Easily schedule chores, split bills, manage guest visits, and communicate with roommates through a centralized platform.

Maintaining cleanliness:
Coordinate cleaning schedules, assign tasks, and track cleaning progress to keep shared spaces organized and hygienic.

Managing bills and expenses:
Split bills automatically, track individual contributions, and receive reminders for upcoming payments.

Facilitating transparency in discussions:
Encourage open and respectful dialogue about shared living arrangements, concerns, and preferences.

Automated reminders and notifications:
Receive timely reminders for upcoming tasks, bill payments, and shared events through in-app notifications and (if enabled) WhatsApp integration.

Clear expectations and agreements:
Establish and store house rules, chore schedules, and guest policies within the app for easy reference and transparent communication.

Fair and equal contribution:
Coordinate cleaning schedules, assign tasks, and track individual contributions to maintain shared spaces fairly.

Maintain transparency in shared purchases:
Collaborative grocery lists, and shared items.

Help with managing meals and tracking leftovers:
Create a shared calendar to schedule meals, assign cooking duties (if desired), and indicate dietary restrictions or preferences and track leftovers.

Other (please specify)