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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.
Seven awesome gifts to give your share house this Christmas
Gift-giving season is once again upon us. If you, like many of us, are still paying down the credit card bill from last year, then perhaps it’s time to cut back on that shopping list. One of the...
20 Melbourne suburbs where you can still land a room under $180 per week
If you’re anything like this author, there’ll be three things that pillage your bank account each week: food (alcohol included), online shopping sales and rent. While you too probably give the f...
20 Brisbane suburbs where you can still land a room under $180 per week
If you’re anything like this author, there’ll be three things that pillage your bank account each week: food (alcohol included), online shopping sales and rent. While you too probably give the f...
20 Sydney suburbs where you can still find a room for under $250
It’s absolutely no secret that living in Sydney is insanely expensive, and it’s not getting any cheaper. Even small mercies such as free Opal trips or a coffee under $5, are all but gone— along ...
