Seasoned housemates know there are some things that just don’t need saying. These unwritten rules of house sharing keep the shit from hitting the fan (& housemates from murdering other housemates). Always pretend the walls are soundproof – you didn’t hear anything. Respect the housemate code of secrecy – what happens in the house stays in the house. Nobody likes a tattletale. Don’t judge their eating habits – we all know eating pizza 5 meals in a row isn’t good for us, you don’t need to point it out. You…

From The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones – there is always an armchair debate to be had. And one of the best has to be ‘Neighbours or Home & Away?’ Oh the tension! You can hear both theme tunes now – DON’T start singing. Your housemates do not find it endearing to wake up to that emanating from the shower room. WHEN YOU LIVED WITH PARENTS Dad always changed the channel and mum never let you eat tea in front of the telly,…

HUNT EAT FIND CAVE SLEEP No listings that lie, no greasy estate agents, no people who give you the heebie-jeebies.  Remove complications and life is pretty simple. Wind back. Let’s take a look at a caveman’s guide to hunting for new housemates: Find a space you like Find people you like sharing with Move in MAN NEEDS CAVE Homosaipien was born to hunt – for meat, fish, berries, water and somebody to mate with – not for a house share. But our caveman ancestors always found the perfect abode. And I…

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…