Living in a shared apartment
The “Living in Shared Housing” 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 accommodation in exchange for services, practical organization, best practices, and key considerations (framework, expectations, communication) to help hosts and cohabitants build a successful living arrangement. You will also find insights on supporting 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 human-centered housing solution.
Micro-cohabitation: when sharing less than 30 m²
In a context where rents are skyrocketing, urbanization is densifying spaces, and new forms of shared living are emerging, micro-cohabitation – living with two (or more) people in less than 30 m² – is becoming a reality for a growing number of people. Whether in a studio, a tiny house, or a […]
04/11/2025
Cohabitation and mental health: a roof, connections, well-being.
What if living together was as good for the mind as it is for daily life? In a world where isolation is gaining ground, especially among seniors and young people in precarious situations, multigenerational cohabitation proves to be a real breath of fresh air for mental health. Thanks to the housing-for-services model, facilitated by platforms […]
28/08/2025
The best practices for successful cohabitation
Intergenerational cohabitation, particularly in the context of housing in exchange for services, is attracting more and more people: seniors wishing to stay at home in complete peace of mind, overwhelmed parents seeking daily help, and young people or isolated adults looking for affordable housing and human connection. To ensure harmonious cohabitation, a few good […]
15/08/2025
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
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
Whether you are 20, 40, or 60 years old, there is no longer an age limit for living together.
Cohabitation is a practice that is gaining popularity, and for good reason: it offers many advantages, regardless of age. Whether you are 20, 40, or 60 years old, living together can enrich your life in various ways. In this article, we will explore the benefits of cohabitation at every stage of life. Why […]
07/03/2025
The benefits of cohabitation between single moms and among women
Living together between single moms and between women is an increasingly popular solution. It offers many advantages. Whether for economic, social, or emotional reasons, this form of shared living, offered by ToitChezMoi, presents significant benefits for all parties involved. Economic advantages One of the main advantages of […]
18/02/2025
The tax benefits of cohabitation: Exploring financial aids and tax advantages.
Cohabitation is an increasingly popular solution in France. This is true not only for its economic and social advantages but also for the many tax benefits it offers. In particular, intergenerational cohabitation and home exchanges for services, like those offered by the platform ToitChezMoi.com, can allow you to benefit […]
26/10/2024
The benefits of housing in exchange for services for seniors
Housing in exchange for services is a positive alternative to a retirement home because it allows the senior to stay in their environment, close to their loved ones, while being reassured by the presence of a Cohabitant who provides help and skills. The advantages of housing in exchange for services for seniors are numerous and deserve to be considered. […]
27/04/2024
Students, job seekers: Are you familiar with supportive intergenerational cohabitation?
ToitChezMoi connects Hosts over 60 years old who share part of their home with a young person under 30. They have a dual objective; to strengthen social bonds and facilitate access to housing for young people. The population over 60 is increasing and many of them […]
16/09/2021
Single-parent family: offer a shared apartment in exchange for services and break the loneliness
Did you know that more than one in five families is a single-parent family? So if you yourself are single with dependent child(ren), considered a single or isolated dad or mom, you are part of the 2 million families called "Single-Parent". Single parenthood: a difficult situation Not easy to manage everything when you […]
10/01/2019