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Moving backwards? Actually, moving into a share house after a breakup might be the smartest thing you do
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The Flatmate Understanding: The House Rule Agreement You Actually Need
Picture this. You’ve just moved in with two strangers from a listing site. Things are good. Great, even. There’s a nice vibe, the bathroom roster ...
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Love when my flatmate moves out and steals all the plates… Cheers kid.
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Bringing up Baby: Living with a pregnant flatmate
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