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.
Latest posts
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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How to declutter and organise your home
In her work as a Professional Organiser at Tidylicious, Hester helps people to declutter and organise their homes and offices,…
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Designing an appealing co-living space
In today’s interview we discuss the design of co-living spaces with interior designer Nuria Prieto – and how to turn…
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Living alone in a larger property makes no sense.
Much is written about the ‘ageing’ population and the effects of living alone on well-being and health. In fact, it…
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Room Viewing Checklist
Once you’ve found a room you like and arranged a viewing, it pays off to plan ahead and make a…
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