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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.

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Members of the Sostre Civic cooperative De La Balma in Barcelona planning their home

The senior coliving experience in Spain

Aimed at people 55-70, co-operative housing projects are attracting seniors in Spain, where they are seen as an alternative to…

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Grandparents, parent and grown children on the beach.

Keeping it in the family

A story about intentional inter-generational house sharing. Whilst much of the talk in the UK and USA is about the…

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Older man sitting on sofa with his mother

What are the advantages of house sharing?

Flexibility is one of the advantages of house sharing. It’s especially useful when unexpected life events intervene; as they tend…

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Can I house share with a pet?

Man’s best friend is supposed to be a dog, and a pet can make a house feel like a home,…

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Housemates sharing bills

The ABCs of Helpful Housemates

Many people adding a listing on Cohabitas offer to be a ‘helpful housemate’. We’ve previously written about how helping with…

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Carole Catherine Flat Sharing In Sixties

Flat sharing in later life is part of ageless living

More and more people are joining the ‘ageless’ trend and embracing a lifestyle that is not dictated by how we…

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What Makes a Grown-Up Flatshare

With more and more people sharing a home in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond, let’s look at what makes…

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Women preparing a meal in the kitchen

Flat share kitchen etiquette

Managing how to share a kitchen is the most important aspect of a flat share after how to share the…

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