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Victoria Bonds

The maximum Rental Bond that can be charged in Victoria is the equivalent of 1 month’s rent when the weekly rent is $900 or less. The Rental Bond must be deposited with the Residential Tenancies Bo...

Changes to Vic tenancy laws

South Australia Tenancy Agreements

All residential tenancies in SA are covered by standard terms which cannot be altered. It is the landlords obligation to put the agreement in writing and they must keep a copy of this agreement for...

Queensland Tenancy Agreements

All residential tenancies in QLD are covered by standard terms which cannot be altered. It is the landlords obligation to put the agreement in writing. This guide covers landlords (or head-tena...

Victoria Tenancy Agreements

All residential tenancies in VIC are covered by standard terms which cannot be altered. It’s advisable to use a written agreement and it’s the Landlords obligation to provide a copy to the tenant. ...

NSW Tenancy Agreements

All residential tenancies in NSW are covered by standard terms which cannot be altered. It is the landlords obligation to put the agreement in writing. This guide covers landlords (or head-tena...

Flatmates.com.au - Share Survey Competition Conditions of entry

Promoter Realestate.com.au Pty Ltd Entry Restrictions Open to members who have used Flatmates.com.au in 2020 and to our community on social media platfor...

Tips for finding accommodation

With thousands of listings across Australia and hundreds more added every day, finding a place is easy on Flatmates.com.au. Make yourself be seen Standing out from the crowd is the fastest way ...

How to protect yourself

Follow our helpful tips and find your new place with confidence. How do I protect myself from scammers? Always make contact through the website Scammers will always try to get you to immediatel...

Why you should use the message system - App

The messaging system on Flatmates.com.au has been designed to help make communication between members simple, centralised and above all, safe. The messaging system allows you to interact with othe...

Why a viewing is important - App

Inspecting a property and meeting potential flatmates is the best way to find out if a place is suitable for you. When enquiring about a property always politely check if and when you can inspect ...

How does it work?

It’s easy to rent out your room or find a place with Flatmates.com.au Flatmates.com.au is a peer to peer listing site for those looking for shared homes or those looking for a flatmate. It’s eas...