An Unlikely House Share

People Fixing the World

• Episode: An Unlikely House Share
• Website: People Fixing the World
• Feed URL: http://podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk/p04grdbc.rss
• Duration: 00:18:59
• Published: 2017-01-14 04:06

In one of the most expensive cities in the world, students are moving in with older people who have spare rooms as part of a “homeshare” scheme. The young people in Paris get cheap accommodation and the older people get companionship and support in return. World Hacks reports on the generation-spanning friendships that are blossoming as a result. Presented by Sahar Zand. Photo: Monique and Mikyoung, who are part of the homeshare scheme / Credit: BBC