SHARE YOUR STUFF AND MAKE MONEY!

Sharing is caring, but it could also make you a fortune on the side! From hiring out your camera to lending your car, there are plenty of ways to make a pretty penny with minimum fuss

We’re all looking for ways to make W a few extra quid – whether it’s for holiday spending money or saving up for Christmas. But with such busy lives, most of us can’t take on more work – so why not earn cash with the stuff you already own?

RENT OUT YOUR PAD WITHOUT WORRY

Going away for the summer and looking for a hassle-free way to earn money? Graeme Risby, co-founder of Hiyacar.co.uk and member of Sharing Economy UK, says, “Underthedoormat allows you to earn effortless income by renting your home to tourists. They will ensure your home is professionally cleaned on your return and will manage everything for you so you can relax. Underthedoormat is also insured for any guest actions that might damage your home. How much you earn depends on your home’s location, quality and availability – but they’ll organise a quote for you.” Check out Underthedoormat.com.

SHARE YOUR WHEELS FOR UP TO £1K A MONTH

The average car in the UK sits idle for up to 23 hours a day. Graeme says, “You could make up to £1k a month while doing your bit for your community by lending your motor to a neighbour. And you don’t need to bother with handing over car keys as they use Quickstart technology, which means you can unlock the car with the free and secure app. Quickstart can be fitted in almost all cars and Hiyacar will install it for free within two weeks. There’s no need to worry about insurance, either, as everything is covered by Hiyacar. Their insurance supersedes your existing policy and won’t impact on it in the unlikely event that something happens.” Rental fees start from as little as £18 a day for a Toyota Aygo to £127 a day for an Audi A5. Use the code LETSGO for a £20 discount when you hire a car, or a £30 bonus if you share yours. Check out Hiyacar.co.uk.

LEND YOUR POSSESSIONS

From cameras and sports equipment to lawn mowers, you can lend people almost anything for extra cash with rental website Fat Lama.

“Bicycles listed can range from £5 to £175 a day, while guitars are offered between £5 and £75 a day,” says Graeme. “Everything on the site is insured, too.” And if you want to save money yourself by renting rather than buying new, you can get £20 off your first rental with the code NEWLAMA. See Fatlama.com.

LOAN YOUR DRIVEWAY

“If you’ve got an empty driveaway – particularly near an airport or sports ground – earn extra cash by renting out the car parking space,” says Graeme. “Whether that’s 9 to 5 on a weekday or just at the weekend, use Justpark to rent it out when you’re not using it. Parking starts from just £11 a day and you could earn thousands a year.” Visit Justpark.com.