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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. You can find a house sharing research summary here.

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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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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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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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A Journey from Urban to Countryside Coliving

Anton and Morgane met and each found a ‘life-partner’ at a Stockholm co-living development and are applying their learnings to…

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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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