I think moving all the equipment might be more effort than we really want to put forth; perhaps we should request a communal machine for group-viewing to be placed out in the common area - at least for the first week. It would be easy enough to remove it once we have access to the rest of the house. Until then, you're welcome to join me! We could see if we can't get our hands on some drinks of our own, have a bit of a ripper.
I'm starting to wonder if looks weren't an unofficial factor in their choices. There are some exceptional examples of humanity in this house. Have you seen the one bloke - Jamal, I think his name is? I could climb him like a tree.
Of course, I haven't really heard him speak yet. That might be a deal-breaker.