One bathroom, or sharing a bathroom with a housemate? This is always a controversial topic and can lead to many broken friendships and disastrous share houses! To avoid the uncomfortable conversations later, maybe try and work out some specific bathroom times, especially in the morning and most flatmates have to be off for work at …
For those of us who have lived in a house or flat with a shared laundry you’ll be able to relate. That dreaded moment when you go out to the washing machines, to check your load, and someone has taken out your washing, either mid cycle or at the end of the cycle to put …
A Pile of Pants – The untold battle for the laundry Read More »
Are you in love with your housemate? We came across a question about love on Quora recently where someone asked “What can I do if I am having feelings for one of my housemates?” Great question! We’d bet next week’s rent on most of us being in this situation before. It is actually a tough …
Ever noticed something amiss upon coming home? So you’ve just got home from work, opened the front door of your flat/house/apartment, and you’re heading towards the kitchen. You are walking down the hall when you get that feeling. You know that feeling, that something seems a bit different. You just can’t put your finger on …
4 signs your flatmate moved out without telling you Read More »
Using the humble caravan to make renting more affordable While a new Rental App looks to pit prospective renters against each other in a bidding war, Roxanne decided to explore a different approach, which ultimately puts her more in charge. See, Roxanne is bringing her caravan to a yard near you. We caught up with …
BYO Caravan! Tackling rental affordability head-on! Read More »
A few simple tricks to make living with a pet, a breeze! Are you currently living with a pet or wish to get one soon? If so, you need to know that any pet you get, especially a dog will need as much care as a newborn baby. But while the baby will eventually grow …
Shopping with flatmates We have all tried different things when it comes to shopping with flatmates. We’ve tried; Shopping separately (someone always forgets something) Shopping together (there’s always one argument about how much bread we need to have in the pantry) Sharing a budget (there will always be disproportions of who gets what, how much …
Struggle to do shopping right with flatmates? Here are some tips to help. Read More »
We hit the streets of Sydney Melanie grew up in Sydney’s Central Coast along a prime stretch of beachside. It’s a stunning view she’s always known. But when she finished high school last year, she had a sudden yearning for the bustling city life she’d yet to experience. With the dream of being a civil …
The Interview: What’s it like being a flatmate in Sydney’s CBD? Read More »
We have a lot to be thankful for our flatmates for. We all have out good days and bad days, and whether it’d be after a long hard day at work, or dramas in your personal life, your flatmates will always be there to listen. We may fight with them from time to time, but …
11 reasons why we should be thankful for our flatmates Read More »
You’re considering moving out. You’ve heard all the great party times your friends have had once they move out of home, the great memories they share with their flatmates and hey, now their even best friends with their flatmates. You’ve also most likely have heard many horror stories before about living with flatmates not working …
Not sure if you should live with flatmates? Here’s 6 reasons why you should. Read More »
