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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Why live-in lodgers are making a comeback

Nick Harding, reporting in the Daily Telegraph on Saturday 8th July, detailed why more and more people are looking for…

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Photo of terraced houses in Islelworth Hounslow Houses

Cohabiting through Shared Ownership

I have spent several years thinking about Cohousing projects and I’ve been part of two of them. However, I have…

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Signing Document

Is subletting the same as having a lodger?

When it comes to renting property, there are various terms that arise, such as subletting, letting, and having a lodger.…

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Rose And Current Lodger Looking Out To The Garden

Interview with Rose, a mature live-in landlady

An interview with Rose, who has had a lodger in her London home for many years, and has found new…

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Lodger agreement, Deposit

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

Meeting 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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