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.
Affordable student housing: the best solutions
Finding <strong>affordable student housing</strong> is becoming a real challenge in major cities every year. Rising rents and increasing transport costs are putting growing pressure on student budgets. As a result, accessing suitable and affordable accommodation is becoming more difficult than ever.
17/08/2020
Housing in exchange for services: living with strangers?
Housing in exchange for services allows you to live safely with someone you don’t know, while reducing your expenses and building meaningful connections. Discover why this solution works and how to make the most of it with confidence.
02/06/2020
What is intergenerational housing?
With rising rents and increasing housing difficulties, intergenerational housing is becoming a solution that is both affordable and human. This supportive alternative fosters social connections while meeting the practical needs of both the host and the guest.
11/03/2020
Offer free accommodation in exchange for services, what does the law say?
You have an empty room or a small vacant studio and you especially need help at home, some DIY, shopping, childcare, or companionship for elderly people… The housing in exchange for services appeals to you. However, you are not quite sure if it is legal or not. We […]
08/08/2019
Couchsurfing: have you ever tried travelling for free?
What if your next friends were already waiting for you around the world? Couchsurfing allows you to meet locals and travel for free through a global community built on exchange, hospitality and trust.
19/06/2019
Make your listing attractive on ToitChezMoi
Have you just signed up on ToitChezMoi ? Welcome ! Discover our tips to make your listing attractive and maximize its visibility. Whether you are a host or a supportive cohabitant, the listing is a showcase of your personality or the living environment you offer, so it is important to take care of it. The creation of your […]
18/04/2019
Living in Paris without breaking the bank? It's possible!
A flagship destination for students seeking professional opportunities, Paris is now a metropolis that attracts a new, more mobile population. However, this population faces more budget constraints. Finding decent housing in Paris can quickly become a real challenge. Is Parisian life therefore reserved for an elite? The answer is […]
04/03/2019
Housing in Exchange for Services: Helping Families Daily
Are you a single parent, part of a busy family, or simply looking for help with your daily routine?
Do you have a spare room and have heard about housing in exchange for services, but don’t know how to get started?
Stay with us — we will explain you everything.
15/01/2019
Single-parent family: offer a shared apartment in exchange for services and break the loneliness
Did you know that more than one in five families is a single-parent family? So if you yourself are single with dependent child(ren), considered a single or isolated dad or mom, you are part of the 2 million families called "Single-Parent". Single parenthood: a difficult situation Not easy to manage everything when you […]
10/01/2019
COMPANION LADY: Offer accommodation in exchange for service
You or one of your loved ones feels lonely or is in a situation of dependency. You have a room to offer in exchange for a little presence or help? Call on a lady or a gentleman companion, in exchange for a free room or accommodation. A win-win relationship for both parties We […]
02/01/2019
Housing in Exchange for Services: A Smart Student Deal
Have you heard of housing in exchange for services? Wondering if it’s right for you and how to get started? Discover how to live rent-free or at a low cost by offering your time and skills through a simple, affordable and human-centred solution.
18/12/2018
Do you have free time? Retired or on holiday, discover home sitting!
Travelling without overspending has become a priority for many, especially retirees and people with flexible schedules. Home sitting, also known as house sitting, offers the opportunity to enjoy free accommodation in exchange for simple, everyday tasks.
05/12/2018