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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Intergenerational shared housing: the practical guide to get started

Seniors and young people under the same roof: intergenerational cohabitation combines affordable housing and mutual support. Here is how to set it up properly.

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The Biggest Legal Mistakes in Shared Living (and How to Avoid Them)

Legal mistakes in shared living can quickly turn a simple and human experience into a complicated situation. Discover the most common pitfalls (no contract, unclear service expectations, risk of undeclared work) and best practices to secure your housing in exchange for services.

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Housing in exchange for services and home insurance: what you need to know

Housing in exchange for services is becoming increasingly popular, but home insurance remains a key issue. Who needs to be insured? What coverage should you have? Discover the best practices to secure your shared living arrangement and avoid risks.

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What rights do hosts and cohabitants have?

In a housing in exchange for services arrangement, both the host and the cohabitant have rights and obligations that are essential to understand before getting started. This article explains the key rules, the limits to respect, and best practices to build a balanced, secure, and trust-based living arrangement.

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Declaring housing in exchange for services: tax obligations

Hosting someone in exchange for services may seem simple… until tax questions arise. Should this arrangement be declared? In which cases? Discover the tax rules, potential risks, and how to secure your cohabitation with peace of mind.

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Hosting a student at home: a complete guide for seniors

Hosting a student at home is a simple way to reduce loneliness while benefiting from a reassuring presence. Discover how housing in exchange for services works, the benefits, key rules and practical tips for a successful intergenerational living arrangement.

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Student housing for the new academic year: the best ways to find a place easily !

Finding student housing for the new academic year has become increasingly challenging. Rising rents, high demand and limited availability make the process stressful, especially in major cities. While traditional options like studios, student residences or flatshares remain common, they are not always affordable or accessible. Housing in exchange for services is emerging as a practical alternative. By offering a few hours of help, students can significantly reduce their housing costs while benefiting from a more human and supportive living environment. Discover all the available options to secure your accommodation and start the year with peace of mind.

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How to travel on a budget (or almost for free)?

Traveling without breaking the bank is possible. With practical tips, housing in exchange for services, and home sitting, discover how to travel differently, save on accommodation, and enjoy a more human and authentic experience—even on a limited budget.

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What to do if you have a conflict with a cohabitant?

Living in housing in exchange for services is based on mutual support and communication, but tensions can sometimes arise. How should you handle a conflict with a cohabitant? Discover practical tips to understand the situation, ease tensions, and maintain a balanced and peaceful cohabitation.

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Flatsharing & solidarity-based cohabitation: what are the differences?

Flatsharing and solidarity-based cohabitation are often confused, but they rely on very different principles. While flatsharing simply helps reduce housing costs, housing in exchange for services offers a more affordable and human alternative based on mutual support. Discover their differences, benefits, and which option best suits your situation.

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Festival: how to find free or low-cost accommodation?

Finding accommodation during a festival can quickly become difficult and expensive. With fully booked hotels, overpriced rentals and crowded campsites, many festival-goers are looking for alternatives. This article explores the most effective solutions to stay for free or at a low cost: housing in exchange for services, couchsurfing, volunteering or home sitting. Discover their advantages, their limits, and how to choose the best option to fully enjoy your festival without breaking the bank.

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Home care: how much does it cost vs housing in exchange for services

The cost of home care can quickly become expensive depending on the level of support required. This article explains average costs, highlights the limitations of traditional services, and presents housing in exchange for services as a more affordable, human-centered complementary solution.