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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. You can find a house sharing research summary here.

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What Housemates Want From Sharing Survey

What housemates want from sharing

The secret ingredients to successful house sharing Why is it that some people have a great experience house sharing and…

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The benefits of sharing with a stranger

Thinking about how we want to live as we get older, many of us like the idea of living with…

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A Grown-up Flatshare

With soaring costs of renting in London and other cities, more and more people in their 40s are turning to a flatshare as a solution. Eva Orasch originally decided to share to reduce her outgoings but soon discovered more meaningful rewards.

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Where to build co-living for over 40s

Some months ago we started thinking about how to help local planners and more socially- minded developers meet the needs…

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Cosy Home

How to make your rented room feel more homely

When you rent a room, it can easily feel a bit temporary and not fully ‘yours’. However, there’s a lot…

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Tips to make house sharing over 40 a success

More and more people in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond are sharing houses these days and benefit from not…

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Peach Living – Co-living for grown-ups

Co-living has been a growing trend over the last few years. Popular amongst urban young professionals and ‘digital nomads’ in…

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50s female seeks housemates in Malaga City

December 14th 2020 I boarded the plane with my dreams wrapped up in my battered, 20 year old suitcase. I…

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