1. What is IndiaFlatmate.com?
IndiaFlatmate.com is website which offers free classified services.
Unlike other general classified websites - this one is made specially for people looking for flatmates/room-mates/house-sharing.
2. Why does this site exist?
As India grows, more and more people move out of their home town to persue their education, or in search of work.
With real-estate prices soaring, most people prefer to stay in shared flats or houses.
There is no specialized service to help them advertise their requirements, and find the flat or flatmates they're looking for.
That's where IndiaFlatmate.com comes in.
3. What kind of ads are there in IndiaFlatmate?
The ads in IndiaFlatmate are of two kinds:
- I have a flat
- I need a flat
4. What is 'I have a flat'?
If you already have a flat, and you're looking for a flatmate to share it with you, then you should place your ad in this category.
People looking for a flat to share, will answer your ads.
5. What is 'I need a flat'?
If you're looking for a person who already has a flat, and you want to share their flat with them, then you need to place your ad in this category.
People who already have flats, and who are looking for flatmates, will answer your ads.
6. What should I pay to place an ad?
Nothing. The service is free. No strings attached.
7. What details should I give in my ad?
We suggest that you be as specific as possible. The more details the better. It'll help filter out unsuitable queries, and your chances of finding the right flatmate is higher.
8. Is it safe to give my phone-number?
You need to take a call on this one. On one hand you'll get immediate enquiries, and on the other you may get a lot of crank calls.
If you're not comfortable with giving your phone-number, then don't. You can ask the person to email you.
9. How long will my ads stay?
Your ads will be online for 30 days, and will then expire. You can then extend it or place a new ad.
10. Why should I register to place an ad?
This is to help us screen the real users from the spammers. Any free service on the internet attracts troublesome spam.
Registration helps us keep this site clean. This way you can be assured that the ads are genuine.
11. Who can register on this site?
Any adult, yes you should be over 18 years, can register and place ads.
12. I registered, but haven't recieved my confirmation e-mail. What should I do?
Do check in your 'SPAM/JUNK' folder. The email may have reached there by mistake. Make sure that you mark it as 'Not Spam', so that further emails from IndiaFlatmate reach your inbox.
13. Why isn't the Google Map showing my address correctly?
Google Maps for India, are still in the experimental stage. Many roads, areas and cities are not mapped accurately.
Until Google impoves their India Map service, we'll have to live with these minor glitches.
14. Anything else I should know?
IndiaFlatmate.com is an online service. Anyone is the world can view your ad and contact you.
Use your common-sense, your instincts, and discretion before you agree to meet with that person.
It's always better to have a friend or family member with you, when you go to visit a flat, or you ask someone to come and see your flat.
Your question still not answered?
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