• Introduction • Looking for a place • Moving in & money stuff • The legal situation • Living in a share house • Moving out (or being kicked out) • Share housing - the future • Glossary • Contact points • Extras • Acknowledgements / legal info • Site map • Downloads	• Introduction • Different types of housing • Establishing a share house • Problems being accepted for a tenancy • Moving into an already established share house So you've decided to try living in a share house. The first question you need to ask yourself is: do I want to establish my own share house with friends, or do I want to move into an already established house? If you're not sure, it's a good idea to talk to other people who are already living in share housing. As a general rule, it is much more expensive to set up a share house than it is to move into an already established house. You should also think carefully about what you need in a house, and then make a list of what you want. For example, being close to public transport may be a necessity, while a bath with lion-claw feet would probably be a bit of a luxury. Think about how many people you want to live with and how much you're prepared to pay each week. When you've established what you're looking for, you can begin looking for available places. Tip: It's a good idea to check out notice boards in community centres, cafes and shops in the area you want to live in for share housing advertisements. Also the internet now provides a number of websites advertising for flatmates, such as www.flatmates.com.au, www.share-house.com.au and www.domain.com.au.