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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 contact a host?
You must be logged in to contact someone advertising a room. If you do not yet have an account, register for free. Step 1 — Find a listing Search for...
I cannot find my listing
If your listing is not appearing in search results, work through the checks below. Check 1 — Can you log in? If you cannot log in, your account may have been...
My listing doesn't appear when searching a suburb
The most common cause is an incorrectly saved address. When you enter your address, you must select one of the dropdown suggestions that appear as you type —...
How do I contact a guest?
You must be logged in to contact someone looking for a room. If you are not yet registered, register for free. Step 1 — Find a room wanted ad Search your area...
What should I look for in a listing?
Choosing the right room is important — you will be living there, often for several months. Read listings carefully and ask questions before committing....
How do I find a room near my university?
The search on this site lets you search by suburb and adjust the proximity radius, making it easy to find room rentals within a comfortable distance of your...
How do I shortlist a listing?
The shortlist lets you save listings you are interested in so you can easily compare them and come back to them later. How to shortlist a listing When viewing a...
How do I add nearby places to my listing?
The Places Nearby section lets you list points of interest close to your property — train stations, universities, shopping centres, parks — with distance...
