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Everything you need for flatsharing, renting, and city living
Do You Have a Spare Room? How to Generate Extra Income
Have a spare room at home? Learn how to turn it into extra income, set the right rent and find a roommate who fits your home and lifestyle.
Why Are Young People in Athens Choosing Flatsharing?
Why Are More Young People in Athens Choosing Flatsharing? For many young people in Athens, moving out of the family home and living alone is no longer as straightforward as it once seemed. Rent, utility bills, everyday expenses and the need to live in a convenient part of the city have changed the equation quite [...]
Where Do University of West Attica Students Live? Areas & Housing
Studying at the University of West Attica? Discover the best areas to look for student housing, rooms and roommates near UniWA and its campuses.
Renting Out a Room in Your Home? Taxes in Greece 2026
Renting out a room in your home in Greece? Learn how rental income is taxed, what you need to declare and see real tax examples for 2026.
Bills, Chores & Guests: How to Set Roommate Rules
Sharing a home? Learn how to agree on bills, chores, shared expenses and guests from the start for an easier roommate experience.
What Does a “Quiet Home” Mean? Finding the Right Roommate
What does a “quiet home” really mean? Learn how different lifestyles and routines affect roommate compatibility and how to find someone who fits you.
7 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Roommate
Thinking about sharing a home? Here are 7 important questions to ask before choosing a roommate and avoiding common problems in everyday life.
Where Do University of Athens Students Live? Best Areas
Studying at the University of Athens? Discover the best areas for students, rooms and flatsharing near NKUA in Athens, Greece.
How to Spot a Room Rental Scam: 5 Red Flags to Watch For
Looking for a room in Greece? Learn how to spot fake room listings, recognize rental scams and stay safe before sending money.
Housing Benefit in Greece with a Roommate: What You Need to Know
Can you get housing benefit in Greece if you have a roommate? Learn what you need to know about rental agreements, income, cohabitation and student housing benefits.
Flatsharing in Thessaloniki: The Complete Guide for 2026
Flatsharing in Thessaloniki: The Complete Guide for 2026 Flatsharing in Thessaloniki has become one of the most practical housing solutions for students, Erasmus students, young professionals, remote workers and anyone moving to the city. With rental prices increasing, renting a room in a shared apartment can be significantly more affordable than renting an entire studio [...]
Flatsharing in Athens: The Complete Guide for 2026
Looking for flatsharing in Athens? Discover the best areas, typical costs, safety tips, rental checks and advice for finding the right room and roommate.
1st Month with 35+ Rooms, 100+ Users and New Tools for Roommate Matching
Flatshare.gr completed its first month with 35+ rooms, 100+ users and 500+ messages exchanged. And we are just getting started, with new tools designed to make shared living even easier.
Digital Nomad in Greece: Sun, Wi-Fi and the Right Roommates
Digital Nomad in Greece: Sun, Wi-Fi and the Right Roommates Being a digital nomad sounds pretty dreamy: laptop, coffee, good Wi-Fi, a flexible schedule and the freedom to change cities whenever your “home office view” starts looking a little too familiar. And then there is Greece. For remote workers coming from abroad, Greece offers a [...]
How Much Does a Room in a Shared Apartment Really Cost in Greece?
How Much Does a Room in a Shared Apartment Really Cost in Greece? If you are looking for a room in a shared apartment, you are probably starting with one very simple question: “How much will it actually cost me per month?” And this is where things get interesting. Because the real cost of renting [...]
Shared Living After 30: Is It a Good Choice?
Shared living after 30 can be a smart, affordable, and social choice. Discover the benefits, possible downsides, and tips for choosing the right flatmate.
Trying to Rent a Place ALONE? Good Luck.
The new reality of housing in Greece… Let’s start from the beginning. You open rental listings. You find a cute one-bedroom apartment. You think, “Nice, this could work.” Then you see the price. And that’s when the mental math begins: “Okay… if I spend half my salary on rent…” “if I cut out coffee…” “if [...]
Flatsharing.Why It’s Worth It
Flatsharing in Athens & Thessaloniki: Why It’s Worth It (And You Gain More Than You Think) Flatsharing is no longer just a temporary solution — it’s a modern lifestyle choice that more and more young people in Greece are embracing. Especially in cities like Athens and Thessaloniki, where the cost of living has risen significantly, [...]
5 Problems in Co-Living & How to Solve Them
Living with roommates can either become one of the best periods of your life… or a small everyday reality show. If you’re between 18–35, a student, a young professional, or simply trying to reduce rent costs, then you already know: finding the right roommate is everything. At flatshare the new platform for finding roommates and [...]