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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...
Tips for conducting a room viewing
For some people, conducting room viewings can be a nerve racking time, while for others it can be an exciting chance to meet new people. Regardless of how you feel, viewings are vital to filling ...
10 Melbourne suburbs you should live in if pizza is everything
Versatile, cheap, and above all else, delicious— pizza is without question the most perfect food. Photo: Jakub Kapusnak It’s also great to share with your flatmates over drinks, a movie, or whil...
Top 10 Sydney suburbs to live in if pizza is life
Pizza is—without question or doubt—the single best food one can have. It’s versatile, cheap, and above all else, delicious. Pizza is also shareable, making it the perfect meal to have with your...
Flatmates street art by Lotte Smith
We asked Sydney-based artist Lotte Smith to show us what having flatmates means to her. The finished piece can be seen in the triple j Annual 2016. You can see more of Lotte’s work on Instagram.
