In response to ongoing cost of living pressures, award-winning proptech platform The Room Xchange is partnering with innovative comparison service ‘compare & connect,’ to deliver a positive and practical solution for Australian house-sharers to save time, money and hassle when choosing suppliers for household services.    

The Room Xchange will integrate a seamless white-label version of the technology-led comparison and connection platform so that its homeowners and renters can save money on all major consumer needs including household electricity, gas, internet and insurance, as well as additional services like removalists.  

"Our latest collaboration ensures that homeowners and renters associated with The Room Xchange can now effortlessly compare their current household bills against other providers in Australia," said Ludwina Dautovic, CEO and Founder of The Room Xchange. “The service is independent, free and online, and backed by an expert team,” she continued. 

This latest partnership announcement by The Room Xchange comes at a time when many Australians are experiencing financial stress due to ongoing cost of living increases and housing affordability challenges, including higher mortgage costs and utility bills. 

“In a sign that The Room Xchange is fast becoming Australia’s first choice for house-sharing, we’re thrilled that compare & connect is partnering with us to help us take the pain out of switching to a better deal. Given how many Aussies are doing it tough right now, for some people, this could literally help to ‘keep the lights on’," Ms Dautovic said. 

compare & connect is committed to helping Australian consumers make informed choices on a broad range of products, especially for essential services like utilities. Once potential savings are identified, the transition to a new provider is swift and hassle-free.

Penni Nicholls, Chief Growth Officer at compare & connect, welcomed the partnership, saying: "Our goal has always been to alleviate the financial pressures on Australian homeowners and renters. With the high cost of living affecting millions, assisting them at the very core - their homes - is precisely why we extend our services. There’s a great alignment here and we’re really looking forward to working with The Room Xchange."

A dedicated landing page with the new service is live and ready for comparisons at https://theroomxchange.compareandconnect.com.au.