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We are the UK network for Homeshare organisations. Homeshare brings together people with spare rooms with people who are happy to chat and lend a hand around the house in return for affordable, sociable accommodation. Together, Householders and Homesharers share home life, time, skills and experience. All of the organisations in our network carefully vet, match and oversee each unique Homeshare arrangement. Use the map below to find your local provider in the UK and The Republic of Ireland and see if Homeshare could be right you.
Hear Florence and Alexandra talk about their experience of Homesharing.
Our aim is to make Homeshare accessible for everyone across the UK, and we have launched two Homeshare programmes in both Merseyside and the North East. Do you know someone looking for practical support in those areas?
We have created bespoke content for any current Homesharers. It is completely FREE to join and includes advice and guidance on getting the best from your Homeshare experience. There’s also a forum and opportunities to connect with other Homesharers around the country.
“Working from Home has freed up 2-3 hours a day of commuting time that we want to use for good!” BBC Morning Live recently aired this film featuring a Homeshare match and a soon to be Homeshare match from Two Generations Homeshare. The film highlights the loneliness and housing issues experienced by those participating and calls out to more people to consider Homeshare as an option.
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Every Homeshare provider is a little bit different. Our members deliver Homeshare programmes across the UK. Several of our members are able to offer a national service. Search by postcode, town or county to find your local organisation. Contact them direct to find out specific costs and make an application!
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Protect your belongings with Sharing accommodation can help reduce rental costs. Whether it is a shared house or a shared room, bills and everything else related to the cost of renting are being split between the occupants . Now, that’s all well and good, but if you’re not really sure how shared accommodation works, then this Mashroom guide will come in handy. Keep reading and learn more about this money-saving, social way of renting! What does shared acommodation involve?Shared accommodation means that renters live in the same property and share specific spaces. Typically, each renter has their own bedroom and shares other rooms, such as the living area, kitchen and sometimes the bathroom. Shared living means that you will share a property with others, hopefully harmoniously! How does shared accommodation work?You can make plans to share a property with friends, or you can live in a house with people you don’t yet know- it all depends on your circumstances. Some properties are advertised as a house share, while others require renters getting together beforehand to rent a home together. Once you’ve found a property, it all goes ahead the same as a typical rental deal.  Different types of shared accommodationWhat is a flat/house share?Home sharing is the most common type of house or flatshare: it’s an easy and cost-effective way to live. If you decide to rent out a property with friends, it will be a joint tenancy. This means that all tenants are jointly liable under the contract. So, if one tenant moves out, your landlord could demand that the remaining tenants make up the difference in rent. However, in the majority of cases, the landlord will find another tenant and a new tenancy agreement will begin. If you decide to rent a room in a shared house, each tenant has a separate agreement with the landlord. There are obvious advantages to this as you only need to worry about yourself. The downfall is that you don’t know who you’re going to be living in with, and you may not get along. What are live-in landlords?Live-in landlords often advertise rooms to rent. With this kind of shared accommodation, an individual or a family rents out a spare room in their house to a tenant. On occasion, this can be a tricky situation to live in as you may not feel entirely relaxed. Yet, it is an excellent option for those who commute during the week and go home on the weekends. What are sublets?Sublets are a little controversial and are generally not permitted by landlords. In some cases, and with a good enough reason, landlords do allow tenants to sublet. However, you should discuss this prior to agreeing on anything. Shared accommodation is a great way to save money and live in a social environment. It usually works well for students and young professionals who are still without other ties or commitments. If you’re moving to a new city and want to make friends, shared accommodation may be the perfect living solution for you. What about your possessions?Something to consider when you’re renting – whether you’re sharing or not! – is how your possessions are protected. So many renters don’t get contents insurance, assuming they won’t need it, but when you do need it, you could find yourself massively out of pocket if you haven’t covered your possessions. From just £3.12 per month, Mashroom’s Tenant’s Contents Insurance covers your possessions inside and outside the home. This means, when you head out with your expensive phone in your pocket or your laptop in your rucksack, should those be lost or stolen, you would still be covered. Have a chat with one of our advisors to find out more and get a more accurate quote. We recommend always getting contents insurance, but it’s especially important when you live with other people as you can add accidental damage cover – just in case! |
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