Help - Getting Started

How does SpareRoom work? SpareRoom is a platform that connects people who have a spare room to rent with people looking for a room to live in. It is free to use for both sides. Two... Who can use this website? This website is designed for two groups of people: guests looking for a spare room or flatmate, and hosts who have a room available. It is a direct platform —... What is the cost to use this website? SpareRoom is currently free for everyone — both hosts and guests. There are no listing fees, no subscription charges, and no commission taken from any... How can I register? Registering is free and takes just a few minutes. Once registered, you can create room listings as a host, post room wanted ads as a guest, or do both — there... What rental type should I choose? When creating a listing, you will be asked to choose a rental type. SpareRoom supports two options: Room by Room and Entire Property. Choose the one that... How do I create a room listing? Creating a listing on SpareRoom is free and takes around five minutes. Your listing will appear in search results once it is active. Before you start You will... How do I search for a room? Searching for a room on SpareRoom is straightforward. Enter a suburb or city on the home page to see all available listings in that area. Rooms and Flatmates... How do I post a room wanted ad? As a guest, you can post a room wanted ad on SpareRoom. This lets hosts — and other members browsing the Flatmates tab — see that you are looking for a... Do you inspect the accommodation or screen guests? We do not inspect accommodation or screen guests. SpareRoom is a platform that connects people looking for a spare room with people who have one available —...