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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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Trade Up To A House Share By Living In A Mansion

Trade up to a house share

We often focus on the financial savings that house sharing offers, but there is also a lot to be said…

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Bbc Sounds Radio Recording Of You And Yours Monday 26th Feb 2024

You and Yours. House Sharing When Older

BBC Radio 4 You and Yours programme looks at house sharing when older. Presenter Shari Val speaks to Suzanne and…

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Seasonal Co-living in Devon

Interview with Nick, who after a period of work and then travel, wanted a base somewhere close to nature with…

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Long term house sharing as we age

When younger, a house share or flat share is often seen as a temporary living arrangement before ‘settling down’ with…

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Find a Helpful Housemate

A helpful housemate can bring something extra into the home. We review what sorts of skills and support they offer.

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Cohabitas Housemate Tips For House Sharing

Valuable House Share Experience

Mature lodgers and housemates have more experience of life and, of course, of house sharing. That’s why they are usually…

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Finding Belonging In A House Share

Finding a sense of belonging: Interview with Jess

Nick speaks to Jess, a polarity and craniosacral therapist and DC Psyche student.  She lives in a 6-person house share…

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BBC Sounds Radio Recording Of The Rise Of The Over 40 Lodger

The rise of lodgers over 40

The rising number of lodgers over 40 is the topic when BBC Radio Hereford presenter Elliot Webb interviews Nick Henley…

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