Good deals
The “Good Deals & Tips” category brings together ToitChezMoi resources focused on supportive co-living: offering a spare room in exchange for a caring presence and small everyday services.
It covers housing in exchange for services, practical organisation, best practices, and key points to watch (guidelines, expectations, communication) to help hosts and cohabitants build successful connections. You will also find insights into agreements and frameworks, student housing, family life, and everyday mutual support.
Browse the articles to better understand this topic and move forward step by step, whether you are offering a room or looking for a more human-centered housing solution.
Furnished rental or accommodation in exchange for services: which solution to choose?
Student or young professional, finding housing can quickly become a headache. Two solutions often present themselves: the classic furnished rental, which guarantees independence and a legal framework, and housing in exchange for services, an economical option based on exchanging time. But how do you know which one is right for you? Discover the advantages and disadvantages of each option to make the right choice! Whether you are looking for personal space or a shared living experience, this article guides you through the essential questions to steer your decision. Don't miss these valuable tips!
06/11/2025
The benefits of cohabitation for senior farmers
The rural world is undergoing a major transformation. Senior farmers, often isolated after a lifetime of hard work, face new challenges: loneliness, loss of autonomy, need for daily support. In this context, intergenerational cohabitation appears as a humane, supportive, and innovative solution. Especially thanks to arrangements like housing in exchange for […]
01/08/2025
The benefits of cohabitation for international students: How intergenerational cohabitation can help foreign students integrate and discover the local culture
Intergenerational cohabitation is a phenomenon that has been gaining popularity in recent years. This housing model, where people of different age groups live together, offers many advantages. This is especially true for international students. They, often faced with unique challenges when arriving in a new country, can benefit from […]
17/07/2025
Reducing your carbon footprint through cohabitation: what if living together was an eco-friendly solution?
At a time when the fight against climate change is becoming a global priority, rethinking our way of life is essential. Among the often overlooked but very effective solutions: cohabitation. Whether it is shared housing among friends, intergenerational housing, or cohabitation between people of different ages or between families, sharing the same roof […]
03/07/2025
Housing in exchange for services: what are the consequences on the housing benefits received?
Finding accommodation can sometimes be complicated and costly, especially for students, young professionals, or retirees. Fortunately, alternative solutions exist: housing in exchange for services. This type of accommodation, which is based on an exchange between a host (often an elderly person) and a guest (often a young person), is appealing for its economical and supportive nature. […]
24/06/2025
Cohabitation and Social Innovation: when ToitChezMoi strengthens community ties
In an era marked by social isolation, the housing crisis, and the urgent need for solidarity, some simple ideas can cause real upheavals. This is the case with supportive cohabitation, which shows how cohabitation and social innovation, driven by platforms like ToitChezMoi, can transform our society. What if living together differently […]
06/06/2025
Living together differently: why young professionals have everything to gain from living with older people or families
Finding housing when starting out in working life, in high-demand areas and especially in large cities, can quickly become an obstacle course. Thus, high rents, tiny apartments, unstable or precarious shared housing can add extra stress to the young professional starting their job. What if another solution existed […]
23/05/2025
Housing in crisis: what if mutual aid became the key?
South Brittany, Basque Country, French Riviera, Paris region… These territories, among the most attractive in France, are also those where it is becoming increasingly difficult to find housing. Between soaring prices, shortage of affordable housing, and tourist pressure, many French people find themselves at an impasse. For some, looking for an alternative solution […]
05/05/2025
Free accommodation and APL: everything you need to know
Free accommodation is a common practice in France. It can be used to help a relative, host a student, or temporarily house a friend. But be careful, this situation can have consequences on housing benefits such as Personalized Housing Assistance (APL) for example. Whether you are the host or the hosted, you need to understand […]
02/05/2025
Discover how to formalize a peaceful cohabitation through suitable contracts
Cohabitation can be formalized through different types of contracts, each offering specific advantages. Among the most common are the Free Accommodation Occupation Contract and the Temporary Residence Contract. Let's explore these contracts in detail. Temporary Residence Contract – Anti-Squatting Law. This contract is used for short stays […]
28/10/2024
How to rent a room or accommodation for free with no fees?
Renting a room or accommodation for free without any fees may seem impossible, but there are several innovative solutions to achieve it. Whether through service exchanges, specialized platforms, or hosting programs, it is possible to find options suited to your needs. In this article, we will explore the […]
25/10/2024
As a minor, can I be hosted for free?
As a young minor, finding free accommodation to pursue studies, an apprenticeship training, or an internship in a company can be a real challenge. However, one may wonder if a young person under 18 years old can, as a minor, be housed for free in exchange for services. It is important, however, to fully understand the […]
21/09/2024