How to find a flatmate you can trust

Look for good signs early

• A complete profile or listing with real photos and specific details.
• Verified members. On MateHaus every member verifies their mobile number by SMS code.
• Straight answers about rent, bills, work or study and routines.
• No pressure to pay or decide before you've met.

Ask the right questions

• Everyday life: work hours, guests, cleaning, noise, pets and smoking.
• Money: how rent and bills are paid, and what happens if someone's late.
• Plans: how long they want to stay and what notice they'd give.
• Past share houses: what worked and what didn't.

Meet safely

• Keep the chat on the site until you've met.
• Meet at the property or somewhere public first, and bring a friend if you like.
• Inspect before paying anything, and never pay a deposit to someone who can't show you the room.

Common questions

How do I find a flatmate I can trust?

Use a site with verified members, chat before you meet, meet and inspect in person, ask about routines and money, and agree everything in writing before anyone moves in.

Are MateHaus members verified?

Yes. Every member verifies their mobile number by SMS code, and every new room listing is checked by the MateHaus team before it goes live.

What questions should I ask a potential flatmate?

Ask about work hours, guests, cleaning, noise, pets, how bills are paid, how long they plan to stay and what they liked or didn't in past share houses.

Should I pay a deposit before meeting a flatmate?

No. Meet and inspect first, and get the rent, bond and bills in writing before paying.