Who is homeshare living suited to?
Homeshare living is suitable for those who own their own home and want to remain in it, but who may need a little extra help around the house and want some friendly company. It’s also ideal for younger Sharers looking to save some money in exchange for around 10 hours of their time on chores, shopping, or cooking and enjoying a few quiet nights in each week together.
A typical homeshare living Homeowner is someone who is a little older or who has a disability and may need help and support with daily tasks around the house. They may be a widow or widower looking for companionship, or they may be couple who need a little extra help. What they all have in common is that they want to remain in their home and independent but could use a little practical help with daily tasks and chores.
A Sharer is usually a young adult in their twenties or thirties setting out on their new career or moving to a new place who want some company and a comfortable lifestyle. They want their living costs to be affordable, not extortionate, but don’t want to share with five or six noisy strangers to keep them low. They are willing to share the cooking and shopping, don’t mind sorting out basic IT and phone problems, and happy to take walks or spend a few nights a week on the sofa watching TV together.
Homeshare living does not involve offering personal care and can take place alongside any other home-help services a Homeowner may be using.
Find out more about the benefits for both Homeowner and Sharer on our Why Homeshare? page, try our FAQs for Homeowners and Sharers, or contact us for a more personalised chat.