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Dubai moves fast. New job, new streets, new rules, and plenty of “need this today” errands. Co-living can take a lot of pressure off that first month or so, but only if the place works in real life and not just the listing photos. This guide walks you through choosing the right neighbourhood and room…

There are lots of reasons why house sharing is becoming more prevalent, but it’s not only financial benefits that people are looking for. This is particularly the case as people reach ‘a certain age’ and start to think about how to spend their days. Even if finances are not a concern, more and more people…

Co-living is a housing concept that’s becoming increasingly popular, particularly because it is less costly than traditional rentals (especially in big cities!). Rent is often the biggest monthly expenditure for private renters, so living with a housemate makes sense if you’re looking to pare down your spending.   Another reason why people opt for co-living…

Happy New Year! As we start the year there is a lot of uncertainty around. As if it is not enough to have talk of conflict and of stress on the financial system, for some there is the additional stress of finding a new home. We aim to help, of course. This January reminds me…

Travelling full-time and working along the way is no longer a lifestyle limited to young backpackers. People in their late thirties and beyond are increasingly turning to remote work, planting themselves in diverse cities, distant countries, and sometimes on entirely different continents. Yet, after a decade of living in co-living places and moving time after…

Living together is not only a coming of age thing among college or twenty-somethings in an attempt to save on a deposit. Actually, more and more individuals in their 40s, 50s and older are finding the financial and social value of house sharing. Either due to divorce, companionship seeking, or merely because of the economic…

Nick visits the Charterhouse almshouses in London and talks about a form of communal housing that has stood the test of time. The announcement this week that a ‘reimagined Almshouse’ has won the the Stirling Prize for Architecture, is great news. It shows that architects are focusing on the challenge of offering better designed communal…

It’s both a little bit scary and also disappointing when you start looking for a room and don’t seem to seem to be getting much response. Here are some tips to help you find a room: Add a housemate listing. Send personalised private messages. Respond to messages promptly. Expect to take longer to find a…

What comes first in a house share? Finding a housemate or finding a place? When you start thinking about a house share, whether it be for the first time, or after several years of successful sharing, there are two possible starting points. Do you start by finding a room in the area you already live…

With remote work, our homes become versatile hubs, instead of offices, meeting rooms, and at times, footholds for makeshift nurseries. Today, virtual meetings and non-linear schedules are the norm, but the fact is that the lines blur between spaces, sounds escape, and few work on the same clock well. The question is simple: how do…