News & Inspiration

There are so many ways to share a home and these can be an inspiration to others. We also  try to keep you up-to-date with new shared-housing options. If you'd like to contribute a story contact us. You can find a house sharing research summary here.

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Kitchen Ideas

How To Make Your Rented Kitchen Feel More Like Home

Co-living is a housing concept that’s becoming increasingly popular, particularly because it is less costly than traditional rentals (especially in…

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A Reminder Why Good Housemates Matter

Happy New Year! As we start the year there is a lot of uncertainty around. As if it is not…

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Even Digital Nomad’s Appreciate Home Comforts

Travelling full-time and working along the way is no longer a lifestyle limited to young backpackers. People in their late…

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Nick Henley On Sky News Dec 2025

Number of pensioners living in house shares rising

Nick Henley interviewed by Anna Jones and Kamali Melbourne on Sky News. Anna: A flatshare is something you think about…

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Midlife Housemates: Matching Your Lifestyle

Living together is not only a coming of age thing among college or twenty-somethings in an attempt to save on…

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Charterhouse Alms Houses London Sml

Ideal communal living for later life

Nick visits the Charterhouse almshouses in London and talks about a form of communal housing that has stood the test…

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Tips to Help You Find a Room

It’s both a little bit scary and also disappointing when you start looking for a room and don’t seem to…

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What Comes First In A House Share

What comes first in a house share?

What comes first in a house share? Finding a housemate or finding a place? When you start thinking about a…

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