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FOR RENT: Bright two-bedroom flat, fully furnished, close to the university. No smokers or pets. Minimum rental period: 12 months.

→ Who is this flat NOT suitable for?

My grandma's garden is her pride and joy. She grows her own vegetables and says she hasn't bought a tomato in ten years.

→ What does the text say about Grandma?

While we were on holiday, someone broke into our house and took our TV. Luckily, our neighbour noticed the open window and called the police.

→ Who reported the crime?

Tiny houses may be cheaper to build and run, but critics point out that living in 20 square metres requires getting rid of most of your possessions.

→ What drawback is mentioned?

In our house, chores are divided fairly: I do the washing-up, my brother takes the rubbish out and our parents take turns cooking.

→ Who cooks?

When my company offered me a job in Berlin, I jumped at the chance. The only thing that put me off at first was the cost of housing, but the company helped me find a flat.

→ What almost discouraged the writer?

I used to find my neighbour annoying because he was always checking up on me. Then I broke my leg, and he did my shopping for six weeks. Now I see him differently.

→ How has the writer's opinion changed?

In co-living buildings, residents have small private bedrooms but share large kitchens, gyms and workspaces. Supporters say this reduces loneliness among young professionals who have moved to a new city.

→ What benefit do supporters mention?

Many young Poles now rent rather than buy. Rent gives them flexibility to move for work, but they worry that without owning property they'll have nothing to fall back on in old age.

→ What concern do young renters have?

The owners wanted to replace the old wooden windows with modern plastic ones, but they were turned down by the conservation office because the building is listed.

→ Why couldn't they change the windows?