Is it better to rent alone or with housemates?

Question

I'm about to leave my parent's place, and would be grateful if you could give me the cons and pros of living alone or with housemates. Let's assume that housemates are reasonably nice people, and that finance is not the issue if living alone. Thanks

Answer 1

If you can afford it, get a place on your own.

I wouldn't pick a housemate (or roommate) unless I had no choice; I simply can't trust people very well (I'm not a trusting person AT ALL)

Alone, you can bring home whoever you want without any awkwardness, walk around undressed, and keep the lights on until the wee hours of the morning without having to worry about keeping someone awake.

Answer 2

if you live alone you are responsible for all the bills, whereas if you houseshare the bills are divided amongst the housemates and you have company 24/7, also a good way of making friends.