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5 ways to divide the electricity bill between roommates

With power prices skyrocketing, now’s the time not just to review your energy provider and deal, but also to make sure that your share house is splitting the bill fairly. The heater on? In this eco...

Can you evict a housemate?

When things go sour between you and your housemate, you may find yourself wondering, “Can I evict them?” If you’ve tried chatting it out and compromising and it ain’t working, eviction may be your ...

What to do when your share house’s lease is coming to an end

With the new year comes new share houses, new beginnings and the ending of leases. And this can be messy af. Here’s what you need to know to stay safe, get your bond back and not ruin relationships...

Bargain room rentals: suburbs where rent has dropped

Thanks to Covid, rent is cheap y’all! You can live your best inner-city life as your best smug self coz rent in some of the hottest suburbs has dropped by over a quarter of the price. So what are y...

Australia’s cheapest share house suburbs 2022

New year, new budget … new place to live? If you’re looking to move but want to keep your costs down, we’ve got your back. We’ve run the numbers and tracked down the most affordable suburbs to shar...

Australia’s most expensive share house suburbs 2022

Are you feeling bad n boujee? Or just bad? Whether you’re after a villa with beach views, a chic pad close to the city’s best nightlife or need to avoid expensive rent where possible, we’ve compile...

Australia's cheapest uni suburbs (and the most spenny ones)

Midyear uni semester break is upon us! Wooo! Which means it’s time for some rest and recuperation, partying (a lot of partying) and for many, a fresh start in a new share house. Getty Images Wh...

Can my landlord raise the rent?

In an economic climate where everything’s getting more expensive, the dreaded rent increase could be coming your way. It’s normal to feel scared and frustrated. Here’s what you can do. Getty Image...

Share house etiquette 101

We don’t want to jinx it, but now that the pandemic is seemingly under control, life appears to be returning to something we all remember. What we ain’t remembering though, is how to act in our sha...

How to get your roommate to pay rent

It’s rent day … and someone’s late! This is one sticky situation we all want to avoid, but it does happen and it can certainly make life in your share house uncomfortable. Resolving the issue of...

Are you the mum in your share house?

In celebration of Mothers’ Day, we’re putting our dressings gowns on and pouring ourselves a dry white wine for the ultimate Mothers’ Day content and asking the big question – are you the mum in yo...

Should I move out with friends or strangers?

Ah the age old question, who should I live with? The “flatmate maketh the share house” is legit and if you’re signing on a year lease, you want to make sure you get along with the people you live w...