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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The real-life Golden Girls

Three friends pooled their resources to by one house to live together in a co-housing arrangement

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Cohabitas Lodger Agreement Template for use by Live in Landlord

Live-in Landlord Lodger Agreements

If you are considering renting out a room then you will need to decide what sort of tenancy agreement to have.

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Co-Living in the UK is moving beyond generation rent

Communal living, or co-living, may conjure an array of images. To some it may be the hippy communes of the…

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Six portraits of men and women in their 40s and 50s

Mature house share website

When some years ago  I was looking for a house share or flat share in London, I found it nearly…

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House sharing makes relocation easier

Renting a room in a house share provides not only financial flexibility but also a fellow house mate to guide you in the local area. When considering relocating in later life this is particularly useful.

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Tips for house share over 50

Cohabitas has researched what is most important to the over 40s when house sharing.

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House Sharing Over 50

When we think about house sharing, scenes from our student days might spring to mind. Dirty dishes in the kitchen…

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Val prefers to flatshare in London

After moving from Hampshire back to London enjoy life in the city, Val has shared a number of flats in central London and has some great advice for others attracted to sharing in later life.

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