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2021 National Share Accommodation Survey Results
Over 9000 sharers told us what life has been like in a share house during the pandemic and the results were pretty scary y’all! Lockdowns and the pandemic caused many Australian sharers to exper...
The Flatmates guide to getting a share house pet
Ah, the joys of pet ownership. The cuddles! The snuggles! The cuteness overload! Until comes the annoying af couch scratching, chewing and fur overload. Before you take the plunge into pet ownershi...
How to Tell Your Flatmate You’re Moving Out: 13 Tips
The new year bring new beginnings and many people will be flying the coop and moving on from their current share house over the next months. A new chapter of your life awaits, along with a new plac...
How to be a good housemate
So, you’re embarking on a new share house adventure, and you want it to be amazing! Whether you’re an old hand at sharing or this is your first time, our guide to being a great housemate will help ...
Flatmates' 2022 National Share Accommodation Survey Results
Every year Flatmates.com.au asks our fab Flatmates Community what’s happening in the world of share housing in our National Share Accommodation Survey. The last few years were definitely more tum...
Flatmate faux pas: When flatmates sleep together
So your flatmate is hot stuff and you want to get in on the action. A word of caution to our lustful flatmates, don’t go there glen coco!! Getty Images Each share-house is unique, but there are...
Notice to Vacate Due to Sale of Property: Renters’ Rights When Landlord Sells House
So you’re at home, fanging for an oat latte, when you head out the door to your local café, check the mail box and see you’ve received, the letter. The letter to end all letters. The letter to say ...
Splitting the rent: How much rent should I charge my housemates?
The age old question, how much rent should you charge? We get it, you want to make bank, but we’re also in the middle of a rental crisis, with interest rates though the roof. Check out our guide be...
The top 5 reasons why you should rent out your spare room
So your spare room is just sitting there, sad, empty and alone. Need some inspo of what to do with it? You could fill it with junk from your long-lost hobby that you know you’re not going to take ...
How to negotiate cheaper rent
So, you’re moving into a new place and the rent’s a bit steep. Or you’ve received the dreaded letter from your landlord that they’re upping the rent. Before you hit the panic button, take a look th...
Can I get in trouble if my housemate smokes weed
So, your flatmate likes a little 420 every so often, but you prefer not to partake. While in a perfect world, everyone could pursue their own interests with equal freedom in your share house, there...
