Living in a shared apartment
The “Shared Living” category is dedicated to those who want to share a home and better understand the dynamics of living with others, combining organisation, balance and a sense of community.
You will find various resources here, with articles offering insights, advice and best practices to succeed in shared living: managing daily life, sharing responsibilities, communicating effectively and respecting common rules.
This category also explores different types of shared living, from traditional flatsharing to more supportive models such as intergenerational living or housing in exchange for services, helping you reduce your expenses.
Whether you are looking for a place to share, want to offer a room or improve your current experience, explore these articles to find practical guidance tailored to your situation.
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.
13/05/2026
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.
02/05/2026
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.
29/04/2026
Why society is becoming more individualistic and how to rebuild connections?
Why are we feeling more lonely in an increasingly connected world? Discover the causes of individualism and practical solutions to rebuild social connections without losing your independence.
14/04/2026
Your First Month in a Service-for-Housing Agreement: The Complete 30-Day Guide
Most service-for-housing arrangements that fail don't fall apart because of the services themselves — they fail because of what was never said during the first month. This guide exists so that you become one of the success stories.
18/03/2026
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
Best practices for successful shared living !
Discover the key practices for a successful housing-in-exchange-for-services experience: clear communication, house rules, a secure framework and practical tips for a balanced relationship.
15/08/2025
How can intergenerational cohabitation help international students?
Intergenerational living is becoming increasingly popular. This housing model, where people of different ages live together, offers many advantages—especially for international students. Discover how it can benefit you.
17/07/2025
Cohabitation and sustainability: how sharing your home reduces your carbon footprint
Shared living is not just an affordable housing solution — it is also a powerful ecological choice. By sharing a home, you reduce your carbon footprint, limit waste and embrace a more sustainable and community-driven lifestyle through housing in exchange for services.
03/07/2025
Why live in shared housing at 20, 40 or 60? All the benefits explained !
Cohabitation is becoming increasingly popular for a reason: it offers real benefits at any age. Whether you're 20, 40 or 60, discover how colocation can improve your daily life.
07/03/2025
Single mom: what if shared living with other women could change your daily life?
Finding housing as a single mom can be challenging. Discover how shared living between women and housing in exchange for services can reduce costs, ease isolation, and provide a safe living environment.
18/02/2025