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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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Lodger agreement, Deposit

A guide to deposits: How much deposit can a landlord ask for?

A guide to deposits: How much deposit can a landlord ask for? Renting out a room as a landlord or…

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Meeting new people in a new city

Building connections: How to meet people in a new city

Moving to a new city can be an exciting but daunting experience, especially when you haven’t moved for a while,…

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BBC Radio London

BBC Radio London House Share discussion

Jumoké  Fashola of BBC Radio London speaks to Cohabitas Co-founder Nick Henley about renting in the capital, and how and…

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Is a house share right for mha

How many lodgers can I have?

Many live-in landlords prefer to have only one lodger, but if you have a larger home and want to offer…

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Flat Sharing In Stuttgart Professionals Choice

Key flat sharing advantages and disadvantages

Flat sharing, or co-living, has become increasingly popular among people of all ages in recent years. While it is often…

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Moving On Shakespeare Martineau Report About Right Sizing

House sharing is better than ‘right-sizing’ your home.

Research by legal company Shakespeare Martineau, has found that the majority of people believe that rightsizing to a home that…

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Healthy Living Principles Applied To Flatshare

The building blocks of healthy living

When renting a room in a house share, or indeed buying a place to live, we bring with us both…

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Older housemate with younger person helping to cook -Pictures Peter Kindersley

Housemates who need each other

Apart from the fundamental house share exchange of needs, where one person needs a home and another has space in…

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