Understanding and succeeding in shared living – the ToitChezMoi blog

Through this blog, ToitChezMoi shares content to help better understand shared and supportive living arrangements. Practical articles, personal stories, key considerations and best practices: this blog is for anyone interested in living in, or offering, a more human and supportive housing solution, built on trust and mutual respect.

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Room in an elderly person's home in Nice: the guide to finding accommodation

Finding accommodation in Nice without breaking the bank is possible: a room in an elderly person's home, in exchange for daily services, combines reduced rent and supportive cohabitation. Our practical guide to finding yours.

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Job search with free accommodation: the complete guide

Job search with free accommodation: we sort out jobs with accommodation and accommodation in exchange for services, a supervised alternative to housing without rent while working.

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Housing in exchange for services on Le Bon Coin: good idea or dead end?

Can you find housing in exchange for services on Le Bon Coin? Our advice for searching in the right place, spotting a reliable offer, and avoiding scams.

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Pet sitting in exchange for free accommodation: the complete guide

Living for free by taking care of animals is possible. Discover how pet sitting in exchange for free accommodation works, step by step.

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Heatwave and isolated seniors: living together to break isolation

Every heatwave reminds us of the vulnerability of elderly people living alone. What if a daily presence, through intergenerational cohabitation, was the best form of prevention?

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Senior flatshare ad: find or write the right ad

Where to find a reliable senior shared housing ad, how to spot a serious offer, and how to write yours? Follow our practical guide to start your cohabitation off right.

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Intergenerational shared housing: the practical guide to get started

Seniors and young people under the same roof: intergenerational cohabitation combines affordable housing and mutual support. Here is how to set it up properly.

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The Biggest Legal Mistakes in Shared Living (and How to Avoid Them)

Legal mistakes in shared living can quickly turn a simple and human experience into a complicated situation. Discover the most common pitfalls (no contract, unclear service expectations, risk of undeclared work) and best practices to secure your housing in exchange for services.

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Housing in exchange for services and home insurance: what you need to know

Housing in exchange for services is becoming increasingly popular, but home insurance remains a key issue. Who needs to be insured? What coverage should you have? Discover the best practices to secure your shared living arrangement and avoid risks.

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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.

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Declaring housing in exchange for services: tax obligations

Hosting someone in exchange for services may seem simple… until tax questions arise. Should this arrangement be declared? In which cases? Discover the tax rules, potential risks, and how to secure your cohabitation with peace of mind.

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Hosting a student at home: a complete guide for seniors

Hosting a student at home is a simple way to reduce loneliness while benefiting from a reassuring presence. Discover how housing in exchange for services works, the benefits, key rules and practical tips for a successful intergenerational living arrangement.