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Cohousing and Homeshare can be ideal for older people who want a wider social life than care homes can provide.

Co-housing, which began in Denmark in the 1960s, is spreading as a lifestyle choice across Britain.

Sarah Morrison visits five of the country’s ‘alternative’ co-habitational projects to find out.

The Lancaster Cohousing development is testament to the passion, practicality and persistence of its members.

Putting the days of communes and hippies behind them, co-ops are becoming increasingly popular. Anita Pati finds out why cohousing is taking off.

Imagine a community where you like your neighbours. You share meals and your children grow up together. Joanna Moorhead on the growth in cohousing.

Experimenting with shared amenities can save space and money and help to develop strong, supportive and vibrant communities, says Toby Lloyd.

Share your car, share childcare costs, share energy bills, but still enjoy the privacy of your own home. Welcome to the new age of communal living. Miles Brignall reports.

Welcome to the retirement home of the future. Hester Lacey visits six friends who have thrown in their lot together under one roof as an experiment in creative ageing.

Cohousing groups know that the biggest challenge most of them will face is securing a suitable parcel of land on