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Getting Started
Learn the basics of home sharing, explore common questions and understand what to expect before beginning the journey.
Is Home Sharing Right For Me?
A short self-assessment designed to help you reflect on your lifestyle, preferences and readiness for home sharing.
What Makes a Good Match?
A short self-assessment designed to help you reflect on your lifestyle, preferences and readiness for home sharing.
Common Questions About Home Sharing
Answers to frequently asked questions about safety, privacy, support, agreements and day-to-day living.
Guides
Practical, easy-to-follow resources designed to support communication, shared living and everyday home sharing experiences.
Participant Handbook
Download our comprehensive participant handbook to learn about the home sharing process, expectations, communication tips, safety considerations and the support available throughout your journey.
How to Guide for obtaining Credit History check
Download a step-by-step guide explaining how to request and review your credit history in Canada, including trusted providers, required information and what to expect during the process.
How to Guide for obtaining Police Information Check
Download an easy-to-follow guide outlining how to complete a police information check, including where to apply, required documents, processing times and why the check is important for home sharing safety.
Templates & Agreements
Helpful templates, checklists and agreements to help everyone start their arrangement with clarity and confidence.
Living Together Guide Template
Download a guided template designed to help home providers and home seekers discuss shared expectations, household routines, boundaries, communication preferences and day-to-day living arrangements together.
'Welcome Guide' Template for Home Providers
A template designed for Home Providers to welcome their new housemate into their home, inlcuding details on WIFI, home security and the local area.
License to Occupy Agreement template
Download the License to Occupy agreement template outlining the formal terms of the home sharing arrangement, including occupancy details, shared responsibilities, payments and notice periods.
Conversation Tools
Helpful prompts and discussion guides to support honest, respectful conversations about expectations, boundaries and shared living.
Questions to Ask Before Matching
Thoughtful prompts to help home providers and home seekers explore compatibility, communication styles, routines and shared expectations before moving forward.
Communication Tips for Shared Living
Simple tools and strategies to support respectful communication, active listening and positive day-to-day interactions within a shared home.
Conflict Resolution Guide
A supportive resource outlining practical ways to address misunderstandings, resolve concerns early and maintain healthy communication throughout a home sharing arrangement.
Research
Explore articles, evidence and insights about home sharing, aging in place, social connection and housing solutions.
Home Sharing Programs Around the World
A collection of findings and insights from existing home sharing and community living programs in Canada and internationally.
Aging Well in Place: Why Community Matters
A summary exploring how social connection, familiarity and community-based support contribute to wellbeing and independence as people age.
Understanding Social Isolation in Older Adults
An overview of how loneliness and isolation impact health and wellbeing, and how community connection can help people remain engaged and supported.
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