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How much could you save by swapping a one-bed flat for a flatmate?
It may seem obvious that sharing a place would be cheaper than renting a one-bed apartment. But, how much cheaper would it be? Data from realestate.com.au and Flatmates.com.au has revealed th...
Perth Rent Map
Looking for a new place? Finding something near convenient transport can be a one of the pains of searching for a new place. To help you out, we’ve paired average room prices with their respectiv...
Cheapest Sydney suburbs to rent a room within 5km of the CBD
Renting in Sydney is pretty damn expensive, and there doesn’t appear to be any signs of relief for those of us currently shelling out a small fortune each week. While many have turned to sharing...
7 Budgeting hacks all university students should know
In order to be able to make ends meet after moving out of home for the first time, it’s important to know how to save money where you can. 1. Draw up a weekly budget and stick to it! Calculate ...
4 tips for living with people for the first time
Let’s be real, sometimes it is hard enough just living with your family, but moving out to live with new people - that’s a whole different story. Moving out of home for the first time can be a d...
4 things I wish I knew before moving out of home
Moving out of home for the first time might be a tad terrifying, so here is some information that I wish I had known before I left home that might be able to help you survive and thrive. 1. How ...
Cheapest Melbourne suburbs to rent a room within 5km of the CBD
Renting in Melbourne isn’t exactly cheap and although recent news suggests it has become more affordable, the unfortunate fact is it still costs the average Melburnian a quarter of their yearly s...
13 cheapest Inner West suburbs to rent a room
It wasn’t too long ago when sharing a place in the Inner West meant you’d be guaranteed cheap digs. However, gentrification and interest in the area in recent years has seen things change drastic...
The resurgence of the granny flat
Traditionally, the granny flat (as the name might suggest) was a secondary dwelling for a family dependant—like, your grandma. And while the extended family living together has become less commo...
Where the oldest and youngest flatmates were looking to live in 2016
Shared living is no longer just for those moving out of the family home or for university students looking for cheap housing, according to recent data by Flatmates.com.au. Figures from the fla...
Are sharers covered by tenancy acts?
A recent survey of share accommodation users has found over half of respondents say they have little or no knowledge of tenancy laws. Photo by Staffage via: kaboompics.com Alarmingly, one-third...
