Housing in exchange for services: a good deal?

Whether you are a student, job seeker, or going through a divorce, budgets can sometimes be tight and the end of the month difficult. How then to find good housing conditions? There are several solutions to reduce this unavoidable cost that is housing, of course shared housing, but unfortunately in large cities and European capitals rents have reached exorbitant levels. One option to consider is housing in exchange for services, which can be a practical solution for many. This involves renting from a private individual in exchange for offered skills.

What is renting housing in exchange for services and what services are offered?

This type of offer can cover a whole range of services, on Toitchezmoi you will find three types of services according to your skills. Thus you can offer a service related to:

• learning such as English, music, computer lessons, or offer your talents as a sports coach
• personal services such as babysitting, presence for elderly people, accompaniment, cleaning or cooking.
• outdoor work, indoor work, gardening, etc.

Offering your talents in exchange for a room or housing offers many advantages. You save money (the price of rent) and time because you "barter" your talents on site and therefore no need to travel and pay additional transport costs to find a small job!

Be careful to clearly define the terms of the contract

This type of arrangement generally goes very well, however to ensure your peace of mind and that of your host we invite you to make an au pair employee contract. This contract will allow you to establish the rules between you, the supportive cohabitant, and your host and legally define your new relationship.

Remember to note the days when you are not available such as your holidays or exam dates.

By setting the terms of your cohabitation from the signing of this contract, you organize your new life with your host.