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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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Free Premium membership for parents with children
If you are a parent with a child (under 16) looking for a room in a shared house or flat…
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A tiny room is impossible to share
Tiny rooms do not seem suited to house sharing, which balances two elements: privacy and community. So it was with…
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Sharing a hot meal together
Over the last few weeks I’ve felt slightly daunted by the prospect of high energy bills. So, as the nights…
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Let’s talk about sharing bills
Do we really have to talk about sharing bills? Well, yes, we do! With energy bills increasing, many home-owners and…
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Recalculating what you save by house sharing
Back in 2017 we did some basic calculations and wrote a story on Cohabitas about how much money you can…
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House shares help beat rising rents
The BBC’s Malcolm Boyden interviews Nick Henley about the reasons for increased numbers of people in their 40s and 50s…
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Co-housing with neighbours aged 1 to 80
When Hilary and Lois decided to move into ‘Cohaus’ in Auckland, they were attracted by the prospect of living with…
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Brave or mad? Return to the UK.
That’s usually one of the two reactions Judith gets when she tells people her story. Having lived in England for…
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