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How to share someone else's house

A friend would like to share a flat with its owner. She would like it to be in easy reach of Central London. I do not know anyone but I remember that there are agencies and / or web sites that offer say elderly people who would like help in running a home with a person needing cheap accomodation. Does any one know of the way to find such offers?

I also recall there are agencies offering housekeepers the chance to live in quite splendid houses in exchange for their looking after the houses whilst the owners are away. Any ideas on how to find these jobs.

Robin

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  • before_hollywood
    before_hollywood Posts: 20,686 Forumite
    spareroom.co.uk
    flatmateclick.co.uk

    there is a house sitting one but i cant remember it
    things arent the way they were before, you wouldnt even recognise me anymore- not that you knew me back then ;)
    BH is my best mate too, its ok :)

    I trust BH even if he's from Manchester.. ;)

    all your base are belong to us :eek:
  • m_13
    m_13 Posts: 990 Forumite
    The Lady has always had adverts for that type of role. However, does your friend want to be a housekeeper or companion for somebody elderly or is she or he just looking for a cheap place to live?

    This is one of the adverts on The Lady:
    FULL-TIME LIVE-IN JOB for one person or two sharing, to care for 71 year old man with Parkinson's living with artist wife in large family home near Hampstead Heath. Other help kept. Lovely self contained flat with double bedroom, ensuite bathroom, spacious studio room with kitchen. Driving licence an advantage. References essential. Email CV APL4JOB@googlemail.com
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