The inspiration
Why I started Homerun
I've lived in a five person sharehouse in Surry Hills for the last few years. I love it - the people, the dinners, the chaos. What I didn't love was the admin.
Somebody always ends up holding the lease, fronting the power bill and chasing everyone for their share. Nobody signs up for that job, but every house has someone doing it.
So we asked 3,562 sharehousers how their house really runs. 4 in 10 had paid more than their share of a bill. 1 in 3 had chased a housemate for late rent. And still, 86% said their house was a positive place to live.
The houses are fine. It's the admin that wears them down.
When I went looking for something to fix it, I couldn't find anyone building for the house itself. There were apps to split a dinner bill and sites to find a room, but nothing for the months in between, once everyone has moved in.
That's Homerun. It runs the boring bits, so the house can get on with being a good time.
Scott McKeon Founder
