Knowledge
House sharing is a solution to rising rents
Its not only the cost of renting a whole flat or house by yourself, its the quality of property you can afford to live in and the quality of life that’s also important. If you rent a room in someone else’s house it is a great way to live in a better area than you might otherwise be able to afford.
Read MoreCo-living survey – Ideal group size
Housemates of the future
Read MoreElderly housemates – Life at 100.
Living to over 100 years old is something more and more people will experience. How can house sharing help?
Read MoreAttitudes to house sharing survey
A Cohabitas research report reveals that 1 in 4 (23%) mature adults between the age of 45 and 85 have discussed living with a friend, with 1 in 3 (33%) in London considering this option. Whilst ‘sharing the bills’ remains the number one reason to share when older, ‘having someone else around’ and ‘socialising with…
Read MoreA visit to Saettedammen Co-housing in Denmark
Danish cohousing pioneer Ole in the communal dining area of the Saettedammen community
Read MoreTen minute interview: Co-housing pioneer Arne Bjerre
Arne Bjerre and his wife were founding members of the Saettedamen cohousing community in Denmark
Read MoreActive retirement at Sun Park Living
Peaceful mornings on the lovely Playa Dorada in the heart of Playa Blanca Lanzarote
Read MoreWhat makes us happy in later life?
What contributes to well-being in later life? Participation in community, physical activity and maybe more …
Read MoreMeeting co-living needs for the over 40s
Co-living can be seen as unusual for the over 40s but it offers flexibility and companionship
Read MoreChallenges of a house share for over 40s
The challenges of a house share for over 40s require finding the right house mates in the first place.
Read MoreCommunal Living in Germany: It’s Just Practical!
Communal Living in Germany
Read MoreThe spread of co-living in the Netherlands
Private development for five families living together
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