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.
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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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House sharing makes relocation much easier to consider
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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Top tips for successful house shares 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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10-minute interview with Val
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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Homeless in Seattle. A story of community and sharing.
Now here’s a good idea. A local Seattle resident has built a tiny house in his backyard for a homeless person to live in. Truly inspirational.
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Three generations living together
10 Minute Interview with Hermi & Heidi In today’s interview we talk to a mother and daughter who live in…
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Panorama programme – Life at 100.
Living to over 100 years old is something more and more people will experience. How can house sharing help?
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Cohousing in Denmark – A visit to Saettedammen, the world’s first co-housing community
Danish cohousing pioneer Ole in the communal dining area of the Saettedammen community
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Ten minute interview: Co-housing pioneer Arne Bjerre
Arne Bjerre and his wife were founding members of the Saettedamen cohousing community in Denmark
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