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5 Ways to Handle Rising Costs of Living
With the rising cost of living, life is getting tough. Power bills are going up, the world is getting hotter and it’s now $6.50 for an oat latte! There’s too much month left at the end of the money...
How to deal with flatmates who don’t clean
Another week, another bunch of chores left undone by your flatmate. In the words of Alf Stewart, “strewth!”. If the mess is messing with your head, it might be time to do something about your flatm...
How to deal with noisy flatmates
Share housing is great: you get to meet lots of people from all walks of life, live in some great places, and broaden your experience of the world. What’s not to love? Noisy flatmates, for one. M...
Suburbs with the largest rent decreases in the past year
The cozzie livs is HECTIC. How are y’all coping? Morning coffees, grocery bills and rent just keep going up. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. Some suburbs across Australia have actuall...
Suburbs with the largest rent increases in the past year
The cozzie livs is HECTIC. How are y’all coping? Morning coffees, grocery bills and rent just keep going up. You know what hasn’t gone up? My serotonin. Sarah Tonin? Who she? Image via Depop Dr...
Your Guide to Moving to Australia and Finding a House Once You Get Here
Come backpacker, international student, grey nomad or traveller, here’s what you need to know if you’re moving to Australia (and want to unpack). At Flatmates we’re proud to welcome a Kaleidosco...
Your Flatmates social distancing sanity guide
You and your flatmates are stuck at home. You’ve watched everything on Netflix, Tiger King memes no longer bring you joy, you tried a share house Tik Tok and failed miserably and the House Party ap...
Welcome back international students! Your guide to Australia's state border restrictions
Hey there, international student. It’s been a long while. How are you doin’?! From December 15, international student visa holders who are fully vaccinated with an approved vaccine are able to trav...
Student accommodation is back on the cards for South Australia
International students are set to return to Adelaide in a pilot seen as the country’s first attempt at a post Covid-19 recovery. So a big hello to our student accommodation providers, it’s time to ...
How to live your best life on the cheap
Adulting is HARD, especially when you’re share housing and have to remain social, eat good food, pay your rent, do your chores, water your plants, catch up with friends, get good grades, drink wate...
Flatmates 2020 Secret Santa Gift Guide
The time has come for you to get your best Kris Kringle/Jenner on and give some pressies to your flatmates. Whether they’re a full out greenie, foodie or gadget fan, we’ve got you sorted. And if yo...
