Understanding and succeeding in shared living – the ToitChezMoi blog

Through this blog, ToitChezMoi shares content to help better understand shared and supportive living arrangements. Practical articles, personal stories, key considerations and best practices: this blog is for anyone interested in living in, or offering, a more human and supportive housing solution, built on trust and mutual respect.

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Still No Student Accommodation? 10 Last-Minute Housing Options Before Term Starts

Still looking for student accommodation before term starts? From shared housing and rooms in private homes to temporary accommodation, intergenerational living and housing in exchange for services, discover practical last-minute options to help you find somewhere suitable to live.

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Stay with Locals for Free: The Best Solutions for a Few Nights or Several Months

Looking for a free place to stay? Whether you need accommodation for a few nights or several months, discover the best options, including couchsurfing, house sitting, intergenerational living, and accommodation in exchange for help.

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Free temporary accommodation: how to find housing without rent

Need free temporary accommodation? Discover how to stay rent-free through housing in exchange for services: real-life situations, steps to find it, and tips to properly frame the exchange.

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Housing with an elderly person in exchange for service: the guide

Student, young professional, or job seeker: discover how to live with an elderly person in exchange for services, what services to offer, and how to calmly manage cohabitation.

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Student housing in exchange for services: finding accommodation in the face of shortage

Rents rising and shortage: at the start of the 2026 school year, student housing in exchange for services offers a concrete alternative to find accommodation without breaking the bank.

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House sitting during holidays: preparing it well

Are you going on vacation? Here’s how to entrust the care of your home to a trusted home-sitter, for free, thanks to housing in exchange for services.

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Shared housing among seniors: understanding and choosing the right option

Shared houses, senior co-living, intergenerational cohabitation: shared housing among seniors is being reinvented. Here's how to navigate and choose.

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Home exchange: how it works and its alternatives

House swapping allows you to travel without rent by lending your home. Discover how it works, its limitations, and the alternative of accommodation in exchange for services.

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Senior shared housing: aging well with support and at a lower cost

Senior shared housing is increasingly popular among retirees: less isolation, shared expenses, and a reassuring presence. Discover the options and how to get started.

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Room in an elderly person's home in Nice: the guide to finding accommodation

Finding accommodation in Nice without breaking the bank is possible: a room in an elderly person's home, in exchange for daily services, combines reduced rent and supportive cohabitation. Our practical guide to finding yours.

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Job search with free accommodation: the complete guide

Job search with free accommodation: we sort out jobs with accommodation and accommodation in exchange for services, a supervised alternative to housing without rent while working.

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Housing in exchange for services on Le Bon Coin: good idea or dead end?

Can you find housing in exchange for services on Le Bon Coin? Our advice for searching in the right place, spotting a reliable offer, and avoiding scams.