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Flatmate Inspections

Flatmates.com.au have introduced a new feature to help you set-up, book and manage your inspections. Gone of the days of having your inspections scrawled onto a piece of scrap paper or to wait a...

How to conduct a video tour

Ever wanted to star in your own episode of MTV’s Cribs? Well now’s your chance. Create your own video tour of your home and your flatmates to help replace the need for in-person inspections. Due...

What is response rate and how do we calculate it?

How is it calculated? Your response rate is the percentage of conversations you have responded to over the past 30 days. New messages are given a grace period of 24 hours before they are counte...

How does it work?

It’s easy to rent out your room or find a place with Flatmates.com.au. But if you’re after a bit more advice on how to get the most out of our platform, read on. Flatmates.com.au is a peer-to-pe...

How to contact people

It’s easy and safe to connect with people on Flatmates.com.au. Messaging Our built-in messaging system allows you to safely message potential flatmates without revealing your personal contact...

What are Teamups?

Teamups help you find others to start your own share house. Sometimes the right property isn’t available when you’re looking for a new home, or perhaps you’ve seen a great rental but you can’t af...

How to add rooms to existing listings

There may come a time when you need to advertise more than one empty room in your share house. If this is case, you can simply add an additional room to your existing listing, rather than making a ...

Which accommodation type is right for me?

Sometimes it’s hard to know what type of accommodation best describes your property or best suits your way of life. See our breakdown below, to help you find your perfect flatmate or your perfect h...

Tips for finding accommodation

With thousands of listings across Australia and hundreds more added every day, finding a place is easy on Flatmates.com.au. Make yourself be seen Standing out from the crowd is the fastest way ...

Tips to renting your spare room

With over 9 million searches per month, listing your place on Flatmates.com.au is the best way to find the right flatmate. Show off your place Having a listing is essential to finding a flatmat...