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.
Protect Your Property from Squatters with Temporary Occupancy
Protecting a vacant property is essential in the face of squatting and damage risks. Discover how temporary occupancy and housing in exchange for services can secure your property while giving it a useful purpose.
09/09/2024
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
Housing in exchange for intimate favours: ToitChezMoi’s clear position
Listings offering free or low-cost accommodation in exchange for intimate favours are a concerning reality on some platforms. Illegal and unsafe, they expose vulnerable individuals to significant risks. Discover why these practices must be condemned.
27/04/2024
Can I host refugees in my home? A practical guide
Understand refugee status and learn how to help in a practical way through housing solutions. A human and safe approach to welcoming and supporting people in need.
05/05/2022
Theme park weekend: how to reduce your costs ?
Enjoy a weekend at Europe’s top theme parks without overspending. Discover how to reduce your accommodation costs with housing in exchange for services and travel differently.
24/02/2022
Travel the world with housing in exchange for services
Traveling the world without blowing your budget is possible. With housing in exchange for services, enjoy free accommodation in return for a few hours of help, while living a unique and authentic experience.
17/02/2022
Permaculture & housing through service exchange
Discover how permaculture can become a practical way to find alternative accommodation. By offering your eco-friendly gardening skills, you can access free or low-cost housing through service exchange.
03/02/2022
Support at home through housing in exchange for services
The situation of disability in France In France, 12 million people (OCIRP) are affected by a disability, representing 20% of the population. This figure could approach 40% when considering temporary disability situations. There are different types of disabilities which are classified into 5 main categories: motor, sensory, psychological, mental […]
27/01/2022
Affordable tutoring: housing in exchange for services
Private tutoring can quickly become expensive for families. Discover a simple and affordable solution: housing in exchange for services, allowing you to get help with homework at home while reducing your expenses.
13/01/2022
Sharing and solidarity: new ways to find housing
Solidarity and sharing are taking on a new dimension with the rise of the collaborative economy. From couchsurfing to housing in exchange for services, discover how these solutions help reduce costs while building meaningful connections.
06/01/2022
Are you going on winter vacation? Call someone to watch over your home
The French take advantage of their Christmas holidays to travel During this health crisis period, the destination favored by the French remains the hexagon. Outside of the mainland, the destinations favored by the French are Luxembourg, Switzerland, Belgium, Spain, and Italy. Those under 30 travel more during their holidays […]
23/12/2021
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