Housing in exchange for service
The “Accommodation in exchange for services” category brings together ToitChezMoi resources related to supportive cohabitation: a room in exchange for a caring presence and small everyday services.
It covers accommodation in exchange for services, practical organization, best practices, and points to consider (framework, expectations, communication) to help hosts and cohabitants build successful relationships. You will also find insights on caring for seniors, student housing, family life, and childcare.
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 humane housing solution.
Individuals! Your free room is a source of income through service exchange rental
In addition to homestay rooms, shared housing, and guest rooms, Toitchezmoi.com offers a new form of alternative accommodation. It is called rental in exchange for services.
02/04/2015
What services can be offered within the framework of Supportive Housing?
Housing in exchange for services is a great option for those who have a small housing budget and a bit of time to offer. An overview of this new concept and the services offered.
02/04/2015
Students, young professionals, free housing solutions
Independence is not easy to achieve. Even if some strongly desire it, they do not always have the financial means to afford it. Fortunately, there are free housing solutions that can help those in need. Free housing solutions are varied.
02/04/2015
End of the winter truce, think about supportive housing
For thousands of families, April 1st is synonymous with worry and stress. It marks the end of the winter truce that began last November 1st. Under the threat of an eviction notice, they will have to leave their homes. Those who have not taken the initiative will be forced by the authorities […]
02/04/2015
Rent your room and, in exchange, learn a foreign language
Housing in exchange for services is becoming common practice. Multiple services such as companionship for seniors, homework help, or dog sitting can be offered in exchange for a room or housing. However, few know that one can also offer computer lessons or language courses. The process is simple. From […]
01/04/2015
Increase in students and decrease in real estate stock!
The start of the 2015 school year will prove to be even more problematic for students than that of 2014. Why? Quite simply because the increase in the number of students will continue and the construction of housing will not keep up!
19/03/2015
Solidarity housing for women in situations of social vulnerability
Sunday, March 8 was International Women's Rights Day! Without wanting to get into any controversy, it is clear that in the 21st century, which claims to be egalitarian, the simple fact of being born a woman creates a difference.
10/03/2015
The difficulties of the 1.8 million single-parent families in France
According to INSEE; "in 2015, 15% of 30/45 year olds live alone, representing more than 26% of households in this age category. In this context, single-parent families represent 7.5% of urban households.
03/03/2015
Shift work, employees out of sync, and childcare issues
The implementation of RTT and its repercussions on schedules and recovery times has resulted in an increase in atypical working hours.
20/02/2015