When you hear the word "share house," you may get the impression of a place with a large group of people, but there are also smaller share houses.
However, you don't want to regret it after moving in and thinking, ``It's not quite the share house I had imagined...''

In this article, we will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of living in a small share house, as well as the characteristics of people who are suitable for it.
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What is a share house?

A shared house is a type of rental property where multiple people live in one residence.
Generally, each resident is given a separate private room, with the living room, kitchen, bathroom, and toilet as shared spaces (there are also shared room types where you share a room with a friend).

The best part of living in a share house is the interaction between the residents, which you can't experience if you live alone.
Examples include seasonal events such as Halloween and Christmas, and parties to celebrate residents' birthdays.

Even though it's a shared house, you may not be able to interact with all the residents because their daily rhythms are different.
However, at share house events, you can communicate with people you don't normally have the chance to talk to, so if you want to interact with many people, we recommend participating in events.
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Size of share house

Shared houses are categorized into three types: small, medium, and large.
The approximate number of residents by size is as follows.

Estimated number of residents by share house size

• Small scale: 2-10 people


• Medium size: 11-20 people


• Large scale: 21 or more people

Living styles and advantages and disadvantages vary greatly depending on the size.

For example, if you are thinking of moving into a share house for the purpose of socializing, we recommend a large share house with lots of shared space.

Let's understand the advantages and disadvantages of each size and find a share house that suits you.
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5 benefits of a small share house

We will introduce the advantages of small-scale share houses.

Advantage 1: Moderate quietness makes it easy to spend time

If you want to spend your time in a quiet space, a small share house with few residents is suitable.

However, the flip side of this is that there will be less interaction, so if you want to interact with the residents, you need to actively try to interact with them yourself.

Advantage 2: Feels like home

Because the number of residents in small-scale share houses is small, between 2 and 10 people, they are close to each other, making it easy to bond with each other.
Therefore, you can treat them like family.

It may be perfect for those who want to form narrow and deep human relationships.

Advantage 3: Many properties are exclusively for women

Some women may be reluctant to live together with the opposite sex.

Although there are women-only properties in medium-sized and large-scale share houses, there are not many of them.
On that point, many small-scale share houses are exclusively for women, making them perfect for those who want to live with only the same sex.
There are also some male-only properties, although they are few in number, so be sure to check them out.

Advantage 4: Common spaces are kept clean

In small-scale share houses, the shared spaces are often kept clean compared to medium-sized or large-scale ones.
Since the number of residents is small, it is possible to determine to some extent who is using the shared space.
This allows everyone to know who is not cleaning, which naturally increases the awareness of each individual, and helps keep the common spaces used by all residents clean.

In addition, since most of the residents of small-scale share houses know each other, it is easier to maintain a clean space while communicating with each other, without having to go through the management company.

Advantage 5: Lower common expenses

Did you know that shared houses require a common service fee in addition to the rent?

Common service fees are expenses that include utilities, internet fees, management fees, etc.
Larger share houses with better facilities tend to be more expensive, while smaller ones have the bare minimum of facilities, so you can keep common expenses low.

In the case of XROSS HOUSE, regardless of the size of the share house, the common expenses are the same, and WiFi is a free service.
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Two disadvantages of small-scale share houses

There are advantages to living in a small-scale shared house, but there are also disadvantages.

Disadvantage 1: It won’t work if you have someone you don’t like.

When you move into a shared house, you may be forced to live with someone you don't like.
It can be difficult to open up to someone who has different values ​​or personality traits.

However, in a small-scale shared house, you are closer to the tenants, so you have to think even more about how you interact with them.
If you put up walls just because you're not good at it, your relationship may become even worse than it is now.

Instead of building walls, be considerate and maintain a reasonable distance.

Disadvantage ② Takes time to use the bathroom or toilet

Small-scale share houses may only have one bathroom or toilet compared to medium-sized or large-scale ones.
Therefore, depending on the time of day, it can get crowded, and your normal daily rhythm may be disrupted by waiting in line.

When using the bathroom or toilet, try to make it comfortable for everyone, such as by deciding when to use it.

Most XROSS HOUSE have reservation boards in the shower rooms, so you can avoid crowds by making reservations in advance.

Disadvantage ③ Lack of interaction

Some people may be thinking of moving into a shared house to increase their interaction and network, but we do not recommend a small-scale shared house for such people.

In most cases, you can check the rules of a share house in advance, so be sure to compare it with your own wishes and avoid regrets after moving in.

Characteristics of people suitable for small-scale share houses

Let's take a look at what characteristics are suitable for small-scale share houses.

Characteristics of people suitable for small-scale share houses

• Not good at large numbers of people


• Human relationships are narrower and deeper than broader and shallower.


• There is no problem as long as the equipment is at least in place.


• Prioritize peace of mind over cost

If you prefer to play with a small group of people rather than a large group of people, or if you feel that you are better at talking with a small group of people than with a large group of people, a small-scale share house seems to be suitable for you.

Also, if you are not looking for full facilities in a share house, you can live comfortably in a small house with the minimum facilities.

If you match the characteristics of a person suitable for a small-scale share house, please take a look inside.
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Live a comfortable life in a small share house

What did you think.

This time, we introduced small-scale share houses.
Small-scale share houses have a homely feeling because there are only a few people, and are recommended for people who are worried about living alone.

If you want to live a comfortable and calm life, why not try moving into a small share house?

XROSS HOUSE has a large number of share houses mainly in the city center with rents starting from 30,000 yen.
If you are interested in a small share house, please feel free to contact us.
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