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Federal Budget: the Flatmates Take

Last night’s Federal Budget was big news and not just because it revealed record-level national debt. The Government understands the impact that Covid-19 has had on young people and included a rang...

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Property inspections back on for Melburnians

Take a deep breath, clean that spare room and thank your lucky stars, Melburnians can now legally host in-person inspections for potential flatmates. Getty Images The Vic Govt made big changes t...

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Most in-demand share suburbs in Brisbane

Given the beauty of the mighty Brisbane river, it will come as no surprise that our hottest share house suburbs in the capital are almost all clustered around the CBD. There’s waterfront real estat...

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Most in-demand share suburbs in Sydney

Ever dreamed of living in the heart of Australia’s most popular city? While Covid-19 has put the brakes on entertainment and nightlife for now, that won’t last forever. Why not position yourself fo...

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What kind of flatmate are you?

You’re clean, they’re a mess. You like to party, they hit the sack around 9.45pm. We’ve all lived with someone who makes life … interesting, but have you experienced the full gamut of flatmate pers...

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Plant Parenting 101

Are you really a share houser if you haven’t been through the circle of life with a house plant? Nothing makes a millennial feel more accomplished than keeping a house plant alive. Image: Pablo ...

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Most in-demand share suburbs in Canberra

Canberra, the city for lovers of roundabouts, official buildings, diplomats and a whole lot of people wishing they were somewhere else. Despite this, some burbs do be popping! Canberra actually a...

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Most in-demand share suburbs in Melbourne

Melbourne may be in lockdown, but that doesn’t mean you have to stop your search for the perfect home. With rents falling and a plethora of properties hitting the market, now could be the perfect t...

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Top 5 cheapest Adelaide suburbs (within 10km of the CBD)

Known for its churches, terrible football clubs and wine, Adelaide can add another feather to its cap: cheap rent. The long kept secret of Adelaide is out - the city of churches is one of the most...

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Top 5 cheapest Darwin suburbs (within 10km of the CBD)

If you’re after cheap accommodation, these bottom end prices will give you all the Top End feels. Source: Flatmates.com.au Darwin, our long lost northern neighbour. Our most northern capital is...

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It’s a sharer’s market: why now is the time to move

Lockdown and Covid-19 restrictions are fully sick in every sense of the word. But there may be one silver lining in those quarantine clouds for flatmates as now could be the perfect time for you to...

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