Australian woman's "hot bedding" trend raises eyebrows and income
In today's reality, unconventional business ideas can bring significant profits. An Australian woman once boasted that she rented out half of her bed. And to a man. Is the concept of "hot bedding" a sign of future trends?
Monique Jeremiah, a resident of Australia, announced a year ago that she had found a way to quickly improve her household budget. She decided to rent out the free part of her bed. Is this idea safe? She has specific guidelines for it.
Controversial business of the Australian woman
The costs of renting apartments are constantly rising, and few people can afford to buy their own property. Monique Jeremiah developed a simple yet highly controversial method, which certainly isn't for everyone.
The Australian decided to rent out the unoccupied part of her bed. Her first roommate was her ex-partner, whom she had broken up with before the pandemic. She chose this solution because she feared loneliness during the lockdown.
In an interview with "7news," Monique emphasised that it was a purely business relationship. As she explained, she wasn't interested in sex or a relationship.
Jeremiah rented half of the bed for £90 per week, which at the time was approximately £97. The rent included internet, electricity, and water bills. Her ex-partner also had access to shared spaces like the kitchen and bathroom and a spot in the closet.
"Hot bedding" to dominate the real estate market?
The term "hot bedding" is borrowed from the popular "hot-desking," which involves sharing a desk at work.
The woman admitted that this activity allowed her to earn extra money, which helped her pay off her mortgage. Moreover, others have picked up on her method. According to research from the University of Technology in Sydney, many students already use this rental form. Last autumn, there was much talk about a broker in Toronto, Anya Ettinger, who showed an offer on TikTok for renting a bed (it wasn't her bed) for £563.
It’s still not an exceedingly popular trend but needs to be noticed.
Monique Jeremiah, however, noted that it's worth considering carefully before accepting someone into your bed. You need to set the rules for cohabitation and make sure that the other person isn't expecting anything more.
