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Cheaper Suburb Finder

If you’re all about that lifestyle but your bank balance can’t keep up, our Cheaper Suburb Finder might be just what you need. Our Cheaper Suburb finder lets you find more affordable suburbs clo...

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5 reasons why you should be on the lease

You know how you write down important stuff so you don’t forget it? Maybe you should impose that same logic to your share house. Get your agreement in writing or you could end up at the Tribunal or...

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How to keep your share house clean

More than half of our community said that messy flatmates are most annoying thing about living in a share house, more annoying than loud sex or your flatmate eating your leftovers. So if you’re a g...

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Victoria's rental reforms are finally here

Victorians, the Golden Age of renting is soon upon us. That gorgeous little Dachshund that your future-self has been waiting for is now possible in your share house, as new tenancy laws are making ...

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The freeloader in the room: how to deal with your flatmate’s partner

So your flatmate and their Tinder date from a few weeks back appear to have become a regular thing. Good for them, right? Except you’re starting to see their new partner more than them. Not so good...

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How to avoid the most common share-house hunting mistakes

Living with flatmates can be a whole lot of fun. It can open up new horizons and possibilities and flatmates can even lead to life-long friendships. Nawww so cute. But sometimes, things don’t go th...

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How to break up with your flatmate and still be friends

It’s a new year and after the year that was 2020, we understand that you’re ready for new horizons. The reality is that as much as you love your flatmates, no one would blame you for wanting a chan...

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Student Life: How to make money at uni

They say your school days are the best in your life, but 2021 doesn’t look like it’s going to be the smoothest of rides for many students. We’re looking at a balancing act between achieving good g...

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What does it cost to rent close to my uni in 2021?

With the arrival of Feb, it means many of our community will be heading back to uni. Did somebody say O-WEEK party?! We’re guessing you’re going to want to live somewhere close to uni for the ultim...

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Best beach suburbs for your next share house

Surf’s up and summer is here! Grab your swimsuit, towel and sunscreen and … wait. If you’re a real beach lover and you share-house, why not consider moving to the coast instead of day-tripping? G...

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Six questions to ask a potential flatmate

Securing a new flatmate can be daunting and ridiculously time consuming. We know it can be tempting to rush the process due to time constraints, unless you’re ok with forking out for the entire ren...

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