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Flatmates' 2022 National Share Accommodation Survey Results

Every year Flatmates.com.au asks our fab Flatmates Community what’s happening in the world of share housing in our National Share Accommodation Survey. The last few years were definitely more tum...

Flatmate faux pas: When flatmates sleep together

So your flatmate is hot stuff and you want to get in on the action. A word of caution to our lustful flatmates, don’t go there glen coco!! Getty Images Each share-house is unique, but there are...

Notice to Vacate Due to Sale of Property: Renters’ Rights When Landlord Sells House

So you’re at home, fanging for an oat latte, when you head out the door to your local café, check the mail box and see you’ve received, the letter. The letter to end all letters. The letter to say ...

Splitting the rent: How much rent should I charge my housemates?

The age old question, how much rent should you charge? We get it, you want to make bank, but we’re also in the middle of a rental crisis, with interest rates though the roof. Check out our guide be...

The top 5 reasons why you should rent out your spare room

So your spare room is just sitting there, sad, empty and alone. Need some inspo of what to do with it? You could fill it with junk from your long-lost hobby that you know you’re not going to take ...

How to negotiate cheaper rent

So, you’re moving into a new place and the rent’s a bit steep. Or you’ve received the dreaded letter from your landlord that they’re upping the rent. Before you hit the panic button, take a look th...

Can I get in trouble if my housemate smokes weed

So, your flatmate likes a little 420 every so often, but you prefer not to partake. While in a perfect world, everyone could pursue their own interests with equal freedom in your share house, there...

5 ways to divide the electricity bill between roommates

With power prices skyrocketing, now’s the time not just to review your energy provider and deal, but also to make sure that your share house is splitting the bill fairly. The heater on? In this eco...

Can you evict a housemate?

When things go sour between you and your housemate, you may find yourself wondering, “Can I evict them?” If you’ve tried chatting it out and compromising and it ain’t working, eviction may be your ...

What to do when your share house’s lease is coming to an end

With the new year comes new share houses, new beginnings and the ending of leases. And this can be messy af. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe, get your bond back and not ruin relationships...

Bargain room rentals: suburbs where rent has dropped

Thanks to Covid, rent is cheap y’all! You can live your best inner-city life as your best smug self coz rent in some of the hottest suburbs has dropped by over a quarter of the price. So what are y...

Australia’s cheapest share house suburbs 2022

New year, new budget … new place to live? If you’re looking to move but want to keep your costs down, we’ve got your back. We’ve run the numbers and tracked down the most affordable suburbs to shar...