Room FAQs

Clear answers to help you find the right shared home.

How do I book a viewing?

Browse our Available Rooms and select the room you're interested in. Available viewing times and booking options are shown with the room listing.

How do I apply?

A link for making an enquiry or booking can be found on the room listing page of this website.

Can I meet the flatmates before deciding?

Yes. We know who you live with can be one of the most important parts of choosing a shared home. We screen prospective flatmates and consider suitability for the household. Once your application has progressed and the initial checks are complete, we’ll give you the opportunity to learn more about and meet the existing flatmates before making your final commitment.

Can couples rent a room?

Yes, where the room is suitable. Couples can only occupy master bedrooms, although master bedrooms are also available to single occupants. Each listing clearly shows whether a room is suitable for a single person or a couple.

Is bedroom furniture included?

Bedroom furniture is available as an optional extra. Our furniture package includes a quality bed, base and headboard, bedside table(s), and either a small desk and office chair or comfortable lounge-style chair, depending on the room.

How are flatmates selected?

We consider suitability for shared living, including household expectations, age compatibility and lifestyle. Reference and background checks help provide reassurance about who you may be living with. Suitable applicants can meet the existing flatmates before committing, so everyone has an opportunity to decide whether the household feels like the right fit.

What is included in the weekly cost?

We show costs clearly on each room listing. Your weekly cost consists of the room rent plus a fixed utilities and cleaning charge. Optional extras, such as bedroom furniture or off-street parking where available, are shown separately.

What does the utilities and cleaning charge include?

The fixed weekly charge covers household utilities, business-quality unlimited broadband and regular professional cleaning of shared areas. Check the individual room listing for the exact amount and inclusions.

What is the minimum stay?

Moving Spaces provides longer-term shared accommodation rather than short-term room rentals. Longer tenancies also help create greater stability for everyone sharing the home.

What bond is required?

The bond amount will be shown as part of the tenancy information for the room. Bonds are lodged with Tenancy Services in accordance with the applicable tenancy requirements.

How is this different from renting a room in someone else’s home?

Moving Spaces homes are shared by selected flatmates, rather than being presented simply as a spare room in someone else’s household. Suitable applicants can meet the existing flatmates before committing, and the home is already set up for longer-term shared living.

How many people live in each home?

We deliberately limit occupancy to help avoid overcrowding. Maximum occupancy is no more than the number of bedrooms plus one person, and this limit is reflected in our tenancy agreements

Is internet included?

Yes. Every Moving Spaces shared home has unlimited, business-quality broadband. The cost is included within the fixed utilities and cleaning charge.

Is parking available?

Where off-street parking is available, it will be shown on the individual room listing. Parking is charged separately because the space is reserved for the exclusive use of one flatmate.

Are pets allowed?

Our shared homes are pet-free. This helps keep them suitable for the widest range of current and future flatmates, including those with allergies or who prefer not to live with animals, while also helping us maintain the quality of the furniture and shared spaces we provide.

How do I manage my tenancy and report maintenance?

We use the PropertyMe tenant app to make managing your tenancy easy. You can access payment information, inspection details and important documents, message us, and lodge maintenance requests with photos directly through the app.

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