Looking for flatmates? How MateHaus works
Whether you've got a spare room and need flatmates, or you're the one looking for a room, MateHaus puts both sides in one place. It's free to list, free to message, and every member is verified.
If you need flatmates for your place
- List your room free. Add photos, the weekly rent, what bills cover and a description of the household. Write it with AI can draft it from your facts.
- Say who'd fit in. Answer a few lifestyle questions about your household and the flatmates you're after; renters see a match score on your room.
- Browse people looking for rooms. Room-wanted profiles show who's searching, and you can message them first.
- Set open-for-inspection times or agree on one in the chat, with calendar invites once both sides accept.
If you're looking for a room with flatmates
- Browse rooms free by suburb or postcode, with every photo, the rent, bills and features.
- Post a room-wanted profile so people with a spare room can find you.
- Message anyone, free. No paywall and no waiting period.
- Get match alerts by email when a new room fits your search.
Why flatmates use MateHaus
Every member verifies their mobile number by SMS code, and every new room listing is checked by the MateHaus team before it goes live. Optional one-off upgrades are there if you want to be shown first, and they end on their own, so there's nothing to cancel.
Before anyone moves in
- Meet and inspect before paying anything.
- Talk about the everyday stuff: work hours, guests, cleaning, noise and pets.
- Put it in writing: rent, bond, bills and notice period, and lodge any bond with your state or territory's bond authority.
Common questions
How do I find flatmates?
List your spare room with clear photos, the rent, what bills cover and who'd fit in, then message people who are looking. On MateHaus, listing and messaging are free and every member is verified.
Is MateHaus free for flatmates?
Yes. Listing a room, posting a room-wanted profile and messaging are free for every member. The only costs are optional one-off upgrades.
Do I have to pay to message a potential flatmate?
No. Messaging on MateHaus is free from the moment a room or profile is posted, with no waiting period.
How does MateHaus check members?
Every member verifies their mobile number by SMS code, and every new room listing is checked by the MateHaus team before it goes live.
Free to list, free to message, verified members.
More guides:
- Flatmate wanted: how to list your room for free
- How to find a flatmate you can trust
- Find a flatmate for free
- Share house living: a practical guide
- Questions to ask before moving in
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