In mid-2015, the pair were perusing a Sydney sharehouse group when they saw two rooms going in an "amazing" Newtown pad.



They set up an interview with the housemates – two girls, one guy – and crossed their fingers that they’d get it. But Jasper, a gay man and professional drag queen, had work right after the interview and so turned up in costume.

“[Jasper] turned on the charm and the two girls were absolutely enthralled by him. Everyone was chatting and laughing and having a good time,” Jeremy, who is bisexual, told BuzzFeed News.

“Everyone except the guy. He was quiet and stoic the entire time. [He] didn't say much, just kind of stood to the side whilst we did the tour and interview. I just put that down to him being a bit shy.”

A few days later, one of the women rang Jeremy to let him know they had chosen someone else. She said Jeremy and Jasper were her first choice, but the guy had vetoed them.

“It kind of dawned on me. I asked ‘Is it the gay thing?,'” said Jeremy. “She paused for a second and told me it was.

“He'd just flatly stated he didn't want two queer guys in the house and left the two female housemates utterly shocked.”

Increasingly, LGBT people like Jeremy and Jasper are turning to “Queer Housing” groups on Facebook to find housemates they trust will be accepting.