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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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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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 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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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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Cohabitas: An Alternative to SpareRoom for over 40s
Finding a compatible living arrangement can be a challenging task, especially if you are no longer a student or young…
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How to Move to Another Country
Moving to another country can be an exciting and life-changing experience. Whether you’re relocating for work, education, or personal reasons,…
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How much rent should I charge for a room in my home?
When deciding to rent out a room in your home, one of the first questions to answer is how much…
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