Homeshare FAQs

Homesharing relies on friendship, mutual respect and support. Both parties have a need and something to give. The householder provides a room and shared facilities free of charge to the homesharer. In return the homesharer provides companionship and roughly 10 hours per week of help with agreed tasks.

A homesharer does not provide any elements of personal care to the householder. Personal care includes bathing, medication administration, lifting and feeding. However, it is possible for a homeshare arrangement to sit alongside a separate personal care service.

The homesharer does not pay rent to the householder. Instead, both parties pay a fee to the Homeshare provider to cover the costs incurred in finding and supporting good matches. The homesharer may also pay a contribution to household bills. Fees paid to Homeshare providers vary to reflect local economies.

Sometimes a little assistance from the coordinator in communicating expectations or concerns, is all that it takes to get a match back on track. Most Homeshare arrangements come to an end because of the homesharer needing to move to a different area for work or a householder requiring more support than Homeshare can provide.

For more frequently asked questions, information about Homeshare and to find your local provider visit the Homeshare UK website.