Author: Steve

There are hundreds of ‘rules of thumb’ when it comes to finding the right housemate – but we think there is one golden rule in particular: Allow yourself sufficient time to find the right housemate. Housemates can share the financial burden and bring fun to the party, as long as you choose carefully. You don’t want to dread going home after a hard day at work. Don’t force yourself into a cash-strapped corner you will do anything to get out of because you rushed into the first person to answer your ad! You have to…

Let’s get real – immoralities can creep into the shared house. Best keep an eye out for the tell-tale signs before you commit to the ‘perfect’ housemates. Nobody’s perfect. Isn’t that what Jessie J said? But when choosing your next housemates, it’s essential to find people who do not leave skid marks, do not sleep with your partner and do not eat your ice-cream without permission. Here are seven deadly sins to look out for in your quest to find the right people to live with. SLOTH: No one wants…

Looking to move out, find a housemate or to rent a room? Avoid the headache and stop wasting time searching online.  Stop being let down when the property listing looks nothing like the photos in the ad. The solution? Real Estate Tube. Searching for somewhere to live? Watch a video. Pick a housemate. Connect. Looking for people to share with? Upload a video of yourself. Tell the world what you’re looking for. Then watch as the offers to roll in. Searching for your new home or new housemate is easy with…

The age old question, ‘if you could go to dinner with anybody…’ What if you get it wrong? Dinner’s over quickly. Skip the dessert. Pay the bill. Hit the road fast. Picking a housemate? Dinner chit chat may sound like a good way to pick a winner but what if you get THAT wrong? Get off my sofa. Are you wearing my pyjamas? Tell me you’re not drinking MYYYYYYY WINE. Unfriend them on Facebook and move on. So how do you choose?   Test 1: The couch Let’s not mince words. The couch…