The best apps for living in a flat or house share

Our pick of the best mobile apps to make living in a house share a cinch — in lockdown and beyond.
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Abha Shah @brimfulofashah9 February 2021

SpareRoom

Find the Joey to your Chandler, or the Rachel to your Monica if you prefer. As well as searching for new tenants, rooms and properties, there are interiors tips, shared living advice and housing news pieces to read.

Free, available on IOS and Android

Splitwise

From monthly bills to paying for everyday household items such as milk and loo roll, this clever app makes working out who owes what a breeze.

Free, available on IOS and Android

Zipcar

For the most Covid-safe way to move from one house to another, try Zipvan. The rental service starts from £10 for 60 min and you can reserve one by the day, too.

Free, available on IOS and Android

TimeTree

A shared calendar for groups, this app is perfect for ensuring you're all on the same page when it comes to events, birthdays, trips and visitors - once Covid rules allow.

Free, available on IOS and Android

TaskRabbit

Life's too short to weep over a stubborn Ikea flatpack.Recruit experienced local help for any task imaginable, from moving heavy items to furniture assembly.

Free, available on IOS and Android