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How to save money in winter: your Flatmates survival guide
It’s freezin’ season! If you’re in the country’s south, you’re probably feeling the chill already, but friend, we’re about to embark on the coldest part of the year. So if you just can’t seem to ge...
10 of the best share houses to rent right now
Share houses come in all shapes and sizes including homes with waterfront views, infinity pools overlooking the forest and inner city warehouse conversions. These amazing homes may be out of reach ...
The lockdown guide for Sydney’s share houses
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has just extended the Greater Sydney lockdown by a week. That means that at this stage, our Sydney flatmates will be toughing it out at home until midnight on July 30...
5 Steps to a Covid-safe share house
At last, Australian states and territories are easing their Covid-19 restrictions. For some this is cause for celebration but for others, it’s a little bit scary. One thing is for sure, for all of ...
EOFY: What can you claim when living in a share house?
Between lockdowns, hotspots and vaccination queues, you may not have had time to prepare for the end of the financial year. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with our tax hacks below. Drakula & ...
Pesky pests! How to manage pest problems in your share house
In case you missed it, New South Wales is battling a horrific mouse plague right now. But you don’t need to be in the grip of a once-in-a-decade infestation to have pest problems in your share hous...
How sharing a place can save you money
We’ve all dreamed of living in our city’s most salubrious suburbs. Unfortunately, hospo budgets, student life and a pandemic make it tricky to live the high-life. Or do they? Source: Liz Seabrook...
45% of members say messy flatmates still suck
13,000 people told us how they feel about living in a share house. And wow, despite a global pandemic, raging depression, crippling debt, lost jobs, broken relationships and cabin fever, messy flat...
Tweets that prove you and your flatmate are tight
Ever had a flatmate who just got it? Who just got you? We love the feeling when a flatmate turns into a friend. At last you can let your guard down and live your best no-pants life. Klaus Vedfelt...
The best apps for your share house
How many people live in your share house? Whether the answer is two or twelve, we can guarantee that a few handy apps can help things run much more smoothly. Looking for the Flatmates App? Find...
National Share Accommodation Survey 2020 Insights
Almost 13,000 flatmates partook our NSAS to let us know what life has been like living in a share house in 2020. For some, the pandemic has made it rain, with 18% in a better financial positio...
