How to List a Post

Here is our helpful guide to using the Keele SU Find a Housemate tool.

Step 1: Sign In

Make sure you’re logged into your account.

Step 2: Select ‘List a Post’

Click on the List a Post option to start creating your advert.

Step 3: Complete the Required Fields

Fill in all the necessary details:

Advert Title

This appears in the listings, so keep it short and clear. Include key info, e.g.:

'En-suite room in Barnes', 'Room in One London Road', 'Three females looking for a fourth housemate'.

Short Description

Visible when someone clicks your post - use this to highlight extra key details.

Category

Choose whether you’re:

· Looking for housemates

· Offering a tenancy takeover

· Searching for somewhere to live

Rent (per month)

Enter the monthly rent amount.

Lower Offer Option

Tick the box if you’re open to negotiating.

Advert Display Dates

Set a removal date if you wish. Posts are automatically removed after one month.

Image

Upload a photo to use as your cover image.

Main Description Box

Add all the details here. You can expand the box and use basic formatting or emojis.

Useful details to include:

· Location

· Property type (e.g., room in a shared house, private halls, campus accommodation).

· If it's a shared house, it's important to say whether you're in a joint tenancy or individual tenancies.

· Whether bills are included.

· Tenancy end date.

· Current housemates, if applicable (e.g., male/female, undergrad/postgrad).

Contact Details

Your Keele email will auto-fill. You can also add a phone number.

Terms & Conditions

Read and accept the Terms and Conditions, then click Submit.

Step 4: Edit Your Advert

To make changes, go to My Posts and click the notepad and pencil icon next to your post.

Step 5: Remove Your Advert

To take down your post, go to My Posts and click 'Take off sale'.