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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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Advice on how to save money house sharing

Save money house sharing

Who can justify living alone when you see the savings from sharing.

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House share rules for harmonious sharing

A harmonious house share – 5 Key ‘House Rules’

Harmonious house shares depend on the people who you live with. According to conversations with people living in a house…

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How is Cohabitas different to Spareroom?

Cohabitas versus spareroom?

House sharing website Cohabitas launched in late 2016 to meet the needs of mature private renters. We have often been…

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Libby tells how dhe moved to London to house share

A life-long dream come true

How a casual house share turned into a beautiful friendship In today’s interview we talk to Libby who shares a…

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Sharing during Self-isolation

Today we talk to two friends who have been sharing a house in Colliers Wood, South London, for the past…

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Planning our personal space

It seems strange to say it, that at a time when we can’t plan what would like to do next…

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House share advice and options

House share advice

This short guide to house sharing when you’re older, provides an introduction to different forms of sharing and provides useful links within Cohabitas and externally.

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Older man sitting on sofa with his mother

Too much experience of isolation

Like many people, I have recently visited my mother and had to say goodbye to her knowing that I might not…

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