Flatmates & House Sharing

You’ve got a spare room and your friend needs a place to stay – do you rent it out to them? Check these tips first to avoid a rental relationship nightmare.

Splitting bills in a share house can be a touchy subject, but there are some simple ways to cut down on how much energy you and your housemates burn through each week.

Loud sex noises, refusal to pay rent and constant battles over housework – horror housemates can create dramas. Here are your options if this happens to you.

How do you tell someone that you love that you don’t want to live with them anymore? Start the talk with these tips.

Very few people manage to escape the share house experience without having lived with a horrible housemate or two. Here are some of the most entertaining horrid housemate stories out there.

Are your housemates getting on your nerves? It might be the right time to pack up and find a place of your own.

Even the most competent of people will find their first few months of living in …

What happens if your housemate is perfect for more than just hanging out? Is it ever a good idea to date someone you live with or will it all end in tears?

With a bit of selective browsing, clever shopping and craft work, you can refresh your space for less. Find out how.

New to the world of sharing? Every house is different and comes with its own set of idiosyncrasies, but these basic house rules are a good place to start.