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The Biggest Update in flatmate.com’s History
July 25, 2026
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We’ve been quietly building for months, and it’s time to stop being quiet about it. This is the biggest update we’ve ever shipped. Not “we changed the logo” big. Not
How Philosophy Can Help You Survive a Share House
July 18, 2026
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We asked the internet what philosophy actually is, because we figured someone should check before writing 1,500 words about it. The answer: “a theory or attitude that acts as a
Moving backwards? Actually, moving into a share house after a breakup might be the smartest thing you do
July 11, 2026
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There’s a script most of us grow up with. School, job, relationship, apartment together, maybe a ring, maybe a mortgage. Each step feels like progress. Each step has a name.
Difficult Flatmate? An Australian Share House Guide to Trust, Safety, and Moving On
April 23, 2026
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Difficult Flatmate? Australian Share House Guide | flatmate.com Updated for 2026. Originally published 2015 as “How to Get Rid of Your Crazy Flatmate in 10 Clever Ways.” The old version
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April 20, 2026
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Share accommodation is one of the most common ways people live, and also one of the least explained. Here’s everything you actually need to know, from what the term means
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April 18, 2026
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You Brought Someone Home Last Night To The Sharehouse. Should You Have Told Your Flatmates? You get home at 2am with someone you met at the bar. You like them.
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