How are homeshare matches made?

Our matching algorithm considers location, budget, lifestyle preferences, schedules, and personality traits. We look beyond basic criteria to find genuinely compatible homeshare pairings that lead to lasting, positive living arrangements.

What does the vetting process involve?

Every participant completes identity verification, background checks, and reference reviews. For homeowners, we also conduct a home safety assessment. This comprehensive process ensures trust and safety for everyone involved.

What support do you provide after move-in?

Our relationship doesn't end at move-in. We offer ongoing mediation services, regular check-ins, and a dedicated support line. If any issues arise, our team helps navigate them quickly and fairly for both parties.

How flexible are the homeshare arrangements?

We support both short-term and long-term homeshare arrangements. Minimum stays typically start at three months, but we work with both parties to create agreements that suit their unique needs and timelines.

Speak to our team: 0800 33 17 271 | hello@nestkonect.co.uk

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Homeshare / Community / Belonging

A Spare Room. A Trusted Companion.A Home That Feels Like Home Again.

Name: Nest Konect
Address: Midlands, GB
Telephone: 0800 33 17 271
Price range: Free to join

We match older homeowners with verified, DBS-checked professionals who need an affordable room — and who'll bring warmth, company, and a helping hand.

I Have a Spare Room I'm Looking for a Room

Founded by an award-winning housing professional with 12+ years in social housing. Every lodger DBS-checked. Every home assessed. Ongoing support included.

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About Nest Konect

Reimagining How We Share Homes and Build Community

Nest Konect brings together homeowners with spare rooms and professionals looking for affordable, quality living. More than just matching people with spaces, we create meaningful connections that enrich lives on both sides -- turning empty rooms into thriving households and strangers into housemates.

How It Works

Four Simple Steps to Your Perfect Homeshare

Create Your Profile

Share your preferences, lifestyle, and what you're looking for in a homeshare match. Whether you have a room or need one, your profile helps us find the right fit.

Browse Matches

Our intelligent matching system suggests compatible matches based on your preferences, location, budget, and lifestyle. Review profiles and find potential housemates that resonate with you.

Connect & Meet

Message potential matches through our secure platform and arrange to meet in person. Get to know each other, tour the space, and see if the fit feels right for both sides.

Move In

Once you've found your match, we support you throughout the entire process -- from agreements to settling in. Our team stays available to ensure a smooth and comfortable transition.

Benefits

The House Feels Too Quiet. It Doesn't Have To.

Maybe it's the rising bills on a fixed pension, or the house that feels too big since the kids left. Maybe it's that conversation you keep putting off. There's a better option — and it doesn't involve giving up independence.

Older homeowner opening the door of a British terraced house to welcome a young professional lodger

For Homeowners

Verified Companions

Every lodger is DBS-checked, reference-verified, and personally interviewed before they're ever introduced to you.

Companionship First

This isn't about finding a tenant. It's about welcoming someone who'll be there at breakfast and notice if something isn't right.

Affordable for Lodgers

Quality living at a fraction of the cost of renting alone, in a real home with someone who wants you there.

Every Home Assessed

A qualified housing professional checks every property for safety and suitability before any match is made.

Intergenerational group of housemates sharing a meal around a dining table in a bright modern kitchen

For Lodgers

Fully Vetted Lodgers

Enhanced DBS, two phone-verified references, ID checks, and a personal interview. We don't cut corners.

Ongoing Support

Monthly check-ins, a direct phone line, and mediation support if needed. We don't disappear after move-in.

Family Dashboard

Your son or daughter can link their account to yours, see match progress, and get updates. Peace of mind for the whole family.

Flexible Arrangements

Short or long term. Your lodger is a licensee, not a tenant. You stay in control of your home at all times.

Trust & Safety

Built on Trust, Backed by Community

Comprehensive Vetting

Every participant undergoes thorough background checks, reference verification, and identity confirmation. Your safety is our foundation.

Council Partnerships

We work closely with local councils and housing authorities to ensure our homeshare arrangements meet all regulatory standards and support community goals.

Community Focused

More than a marketplace -- we build lasting communities. Our dedicated support team is with you from first match to move-in and beyond.

Common Questions

Everything You Need to Know

We understand that sharing your home is a big decision. Here are answers to the questions we hear most.

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Midlands

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Councils

Partnering with Local Councils

Early Access

Available Now

The Big Picture

The Numbers Speak for Themselves

28 million

spare rooms sitting empty across the UK

2 million

people aged 75+ living alone

89%

increase in homeowners taking in lodgers since 2021

Join the Movement

Be the First to Experience a New Way of Living

We're building something special. Join our waitlist to get early access when Nest Konect launches in your area. Be part of the community from day one.

hello@nestkonect.co.uk