Short answer
The couple should discuss housing and residence before Nikah rather than leaving the matter entirely to assumptions.
Islamic Guidance
What Islam teaches
Marriage requires mutual consideration and fulfilment of rights. Consultation helps prevent unnecessary disputes.
Practical Guidance
What you can consider
Discuss city, independent or joint family living, rent or ownership, proximity to parents and possible future relocation.
Sources
Qur'an 4:19; Qur'an 30:21.