{"id":6151,"date":"2016-02-01T09:32:46","date_gmt":"2016-02-01T09:32:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flatmate.com\/blog\/?page_id=6151"},"modified":"2018-07-08T05:41:06","modified_gmt":"2018-07-08T05:41:06","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/flatmate.com\/blog\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"Your flatshare resource – about flatmate.com"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being in a flatshare \/ share house\u00a0can be hard work<\/h2>\n

The whole flatshare thing, getting to know your flatmates and living with them, can be likened to being in a relationship, a very unique relationship.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re moving out for the first time, or you’re a seasoned flatmate, our blog\u00a0aims to cover all\u00a0aspects of living in share accommodation.<\/p>\n

Here we\u2019ll aim to inform, entertain, and advise. If you need a shoulder to cry on, or just a second opinion, feel free to get in touch via our many contact channels or social media.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is flatmate.com?<\/b><\/p>\n

flatmate.com<\/span><\/a> is a dedicated website aimed at helping you find a suitable flatmate, or suitable accommodation if you are looking for somewhere to live, or maybe even a short stay.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our story<\/strong><\/p>\n

We started in 1998, by chance when a friend of\u00a0our founder called to ask if there was a spare room in his share house.<\/p>\n

As there wasn’t a spare room at the time, and internet access was still quite scarce, John set out to help his friend.<\/p>\n

He\u00a0went straight on to the internet and typed in flatmate.com, thinking that if there was going to be website to match flatmates, that would be it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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