Like most trends of the last century, flat-sharing originated in the USA in the 1980s. This housing concept has inspired numerous TV series, such as Friends. Born out of a desire to combine business with pleasure, flatsharing is a way of saving money on rent while sharing convivial moments on a daily basis. That’s why it’s such an attractive alternative to renting or buying an individual property.
Overview of shared accommodation
Many people choose to share a flat because this type of tenancy enables them to reduce their housing costs while enjoying a larger, more comfortable living space. However, this solution does have its drawbacks.
One of the main difficulties of sharing a flat is the social aspect, since you have to learn to live in a community, which is not always easy. This involves organizing daily chores and rental charges, and sharing certain areas such as the kitchen or bathroom. It is sometimes advisable to set up internal rules to limit conflicts.
Sharing a flat is therefore an alternative to renting, but this lifestyle has its limits and is out of step with the times.
Towards a transformation of housing?
In recent years, we’ve noticed a growing difficulty in accessing housing: rents are rising, the search is becoming laborious, the application file is not easy to put together and, above all, you need to be able to have solid guarantors as well as a comfortable financial situation. The rise in rents is due to the pressure of demand in the main markets, particularly in urban areas. We are also seeing an increase in the need for short-term accommodation, as more and more people are in a period of transition:
- Students aged 18 – 25: studying, moving out
- Young workers aged 20 – 35: short-term employment contracts, mobility
- Seniors 55/65: end of career, beginning of retirement
Coliving: a differentiated offering with many advantages
Coliving offers many advantages:
- Flexibility and time savings : simplified application file, immediate availability, length of commitment, “plug and play” offer installation
- Numerous all-inclusive services: material services (furniture, equipment) and immaterial services (digital, housing management, facility management), activities (shared outings, sports, coworking), etc.
- Comfort and social life : residents can enjoy their own private bedroom and bathroom, but also have access to high-quality communal areas such as a lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, gym, spa and outdoor areas.
In coliving, everything is done so that tenants can live and work in the best possible conditions. The aim is to offer a living space where everything is designed to avoid the logistical constraints of everyday life. The concept is therefore focused on better amenities and the creation of a community. It’s also a place where it’s possible to concentrate on work without having to think about anything else. Coliving is a space designed and furnished for working and living together.
Coliving offers a number of advantages, the most important of which is that it enables single people to build a social life in a city they’ve just arrived in, while enjoying turnkey accommodation.
To sum up, in a context of inflation and rising housing prices, coliving is a solution that meets the needs of a new generation. It’s a lifestyle based around 3 pillars: rest, socializing and work. Coliving takes the mental load out of day-to-day management, allowing residents to concentrate on their work and personal lives. It’s an improved, all-inclusive version of colocation, perfectly in tune with today’s needs. Have you ever considered coliving?