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Finding the right flatmate or rental isn’t just about saving a few bucks—it’s about safety, speed, and matching with people who actually fit your lifestyle. If you’ve been looking at Flatmates.com.au and iROOMit, here’s the blunt truth: Flatmates.com.au works if you want basic, old-s...

Let’s not sugarcoat it: finding a flatmate or room to rent in Australia has become a nightmare. Whether you’re trying to rent out your spare room, move into a sharehouse, or find a place that doesn’t blow your entire paycheck — the process is often slow, frustrating, and full of dead ends.

Let's cut to the chase. If you're hunting for a flatmate or a room to rent in Australia, there's no shortage of options. But if you're tired of outdated platforms, flaky listings, and sketchy users, it's time to stop settling. iROOMit isn't just another app on the market...

Let’s get real: if you’re trying to find a room to rent for a few months or more, you’re not a tourist—you’re looking for a place to live.

Yet most people still default to Airbnb, hoping to stretch a few weeks into a few months. That’s a mistake—and an expensive one.

If...

In today’s housing market, finding a room for rent or a reliable flatmate has gone from being a temporary necessity to a long-term lifestyle choice. Over the past two decades, we’ve seen a major shift—from the days of couchsurfing to curated co-living spaces. Now, we’re...

Flatmate living or co-living is a common part of adulthood, and unfortunately, it's also common to have a bad flatmate. Whether your flatmate is loud, messy, smelly, or doesn't pay the rent, sometimes it just doesn't work out. If you love your flat but hate your flatmate, start by having an hones...

When living in a shared flat, it is essential to establish clear rules and consider several tips to maintain harmony in the house. This applies even more in shared spaces, such as the kitchen or bathroom. As you may both need to use these spaces, it is essential to have some rules regarding cooki...

Despite the fact that I have the best flatmates in the world, I’ll occasionally remark, “I’m tired of having flatmates.”

And Will replies: “Are you £1,700 per month tired of it?”

I don’t need to respond. The answer is obvious. The minor inconveniences — sharing a refrigerator, waiti...