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.
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
An empty room? Offer it in exchange for services!
Housing in exchange for services is becoming an ideal solution for seniors with a spare room who wish to remain safely in their own home. In return for accommodation, they benefit from daily support and a reassuring presence. Flexible, affordable and human, this model also suits families and individuals looking for practical help while creating meaningful social connections.
17/06/2021
Cohabitation in exchange for services: the new solution to the housing crisis
Finding housing is difficult when you are young in the workforce… Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, or a worker, it is always hard to find the el dorado…. Know that a new concept is emerging: housing in exchange for a service. This concept is based on living with a Host-host (this can be in a family, […]
14/01/2021
Do you feel lonely and have a room available?
Whether you are a senior or a young professional, living alone, especially in these times of health crisis where social exclusion further deepens loneliness, is becoming increasingly unbearable for many. Offering a room can be an ideal solution. You are alone but have space to welcome someone […]
12/01/2021
Find a free apartment in Paris
Paris, the city of love, culture, fashion, and French chic. What you haven't been told is that Paris is a city where costs are excessively high: Parisian life is quite expensive when you are a student. Given the attractive and dynamic reputation of the city, […]
05/01/2021
Housing in exchange for services: we tell you everything
In the field of real estate, the principle of renting is to exchange an amount of money (the rent) in order to acquire the authorization to use someone else's dwelling (usufruct). However, nowadays, the possibility of occupying a dwelling with the owner's consent without paying the rent has become a real current topic in real estate. This trend, often called housing in exchange for […]
07/09/2020