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Gifts to gift your share house this gift-giving season

It’s that time of year again — with the crowds, maxed-out credit cards, and probing questions from Aunt Linda over a hot lunch.  It’s also the time of year for gift giving. So, rather than splas...

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Melbourne Rent Map

Looking for a new place? Finding something within budget can be a struggle for anyone looking to rent in Melbourne—especially if you need to be close to good public transport. To save you the tro...

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The cost of renting a room in a larger share house

It’s pretty common knowledge that living in a share house is the best way to cut back on the biggest drain on your bank account— rent.
 In a recent article by Domain News, it was revealed that r...

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Sydney Rent Map

Looking for a new place? Finding something within budget can be a struggle for anyone looking to rent in Sydney—especially if you need to be close to good transport. To save you the hassle we’ve ...

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10 things to do with your flatmates that won’t feel like compulsory fun

With busy work schedules and conflicting social obligations, it can be difficult to spend some quality time with those you live with. To maintain group cohesion or even just catch up on recent h...

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10 meals that are great to share with your flatmates

Eating is the best part of every day, but it’s also an opportunity to spend some quality time with your flatmates. You get to vent about your day at work, hear about their Tinder date last night...

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Six flatmates you need in your life

One of the best things about living in a share-home is the people you meet and the new experiences you are exposed to. Living with others can also bring an added bonus, depending on their hidden...

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Meet the baby boomers living off-grid

A Sunshine Coast man has embraced a unique approach to shared living by establishing his own ‘off-grid’ community for single baby boomers. Brendan Foley established the self-sustaining Foley Far...

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Five myths of share accommodation law debunked

There are a lot of myths and misunderstandings about how share accommodation law works. To settle this, we have debunked 5 of the biggest. Note: the following legal information applies only t...

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Top ten Sydney suburbs going steady

Anyone who lives in Sydney will be acutely aware just how expensive property is to buy, rent or sometimes share. Recent data released by Flatmates.com.au, however, shows things aren’t all that b...

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15 stages people go through when finding a flatmate—imagined through inane stock photos.

Losing a flatmate can be a difficult process to go through. They know what’s important to you: like what time you need the shower in the morning; your favourite pizza place; and how full you like y...

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