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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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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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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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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House sharing is better than ‘right-sizing’.
Research by legal company Shakespeare Martineau, has found that the majority of people believe that rightsizing to a home that…
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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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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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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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