In recent years, the coliving trend has grown among young and very young people, a new style of living together in rented housing.

The desire to leave the family house and study or work in another city dates back several years, although the trend has grown in recent years. As a result, fresh techniques to provide better services and in line with today's new generation and working settings have become necessary.

Too low incomes, rising prices, university students, precarious jobs, and a need for a dynamic and flexible lifestyle are all contributing factors. People prefer shared housing settings for a variety of reasons, including economic concerns and a desire for independence.

Furthermore, today's significant technical interconnectedness allows for the shortening of distances on the one hand, while isolating people on the other. The Covid-19 epidemic aggravated the issue. Boys and girls are looking for programmes that will help them to rediscover the pleasures of sharing and socialising without compromising their autonomy in a secure environment.

As a result, the new coliving market arose, which, as we will see, is extremely popular in the United States and Asia, but is also rapidly developing in Italy.

What is coliving?

Coliving is a new way of living and lifestyle that takes things a step further than merely sharing a place. This movement is getting popular, particularly in places with a high concentration of college students, traditional workers, and digital nomads.

Unlike traditional flats, coliving refers to living places that come in a variety of shapes and sizes, each with its own set of benefits and services. Each tenant has their own bedroom and sometimes their own bathroom. The kitchen, living room, and laundry room are all common, as are gyms, bars, game rooms, and workplaces in the most luxurious settings.

As a result, you may select your ideal room in the city of your choice while also knowing that you will be able to share part of your days with other people seeking the same experience.

In some ways, coliving is the next step in the evolution of coworking: from sharing workspaces to living together. This kind of life is especially ideal for students who are embarking on their first experience outside their parents' house or for individuals who have a career that allows them to move from one location to another, such as digital nomads.

Millennials and Generation Z youth, in particular, have embraced the values of sharing and flexibility. This ambition is made possible and accessible by coliving.

The difference between coliving and cohousing

Coliving and cohousing are two concepts that are frequently mistaken or confused. They are actually referring to several circumstances.

Coliving is a term used to describe a space that is rented out by a group of people who all live under the same roof but have their own contracts. They also usually offer single rooms with private bathrooms and communal areas where people may eat and interact.

Cohousing, on the other hand, is the sharing of a home that is more family oriented. As a result, the contract is one, and everyone must contribute to the overall rent payment. Furthermore, this is a typical flat, meaning it was not built with the intention of being shared. In simple terms, it's about sharing the same house, which is fairly common among university students.

Both of these alternatives are clearly less expensive than living alone. Apart from the less usable spaces and services, the major disadvantage of cohousing is having to share a contract with the other renters.

Instead, coliving allows you to live freely while still finding company and social opportunities, even if you are new to a place and don't know anyone.

Who chooses to share living spaces and why?

Boys and girls between the ages of 18 and 35 constitute the majority of those who choose coliving. Some are students, while others are young workers who have begun a nomadic lifestyle and employment or who wish to keep their costs down.

The duration of the stay might range from 1-3 months to 6-12 months, although it can even be longer. The coliver's typical profile is that of a hardworking individual who enjoys having his own independence without sacrificing comfort, sociability, or friendships.

Among the major advantages of coliving we find:

• accommodation flexibility;
• lower costs;
• services included in the price;
• a sense of community;
• apartments in the city's most desirable areas;
• andividual contracts that reflect modern life's uncertainty.

It can be difficult to share a property with others, especially if there are additional bills such as furniture and utilities. Coliving is also an advantageous choice: the lodgings are equipped, and all services are included in the price.

Coliving start-ups are changing the way people lives and experience being roommates by focusing on all the wonderful aspects of living together. But, in the post-covid era, will this still be the case?

Coliving after Covid

The epidemic has altered people's habits and had a significant influence on all industries, including real estate. We're slowly making our way out of this precarious scenario, but things may never be the same again after Covid.

Never before has the prospect of travelling and sharing space with strangers filled us with anxiety. However, there are other elements to consider, such as working conditions and distant learning, which are becoming more permanent to some extent.

This shift in how people approach work and school has led to many new needs and, at the same time, new business opportunities. Coliving is one of the most popular options, even more so than coworking, because it allows you to obtain multiple benefits for a single rent.

In addition to offering inexpensive pricing, coliving spaces are controlled places that undergo cleaning and maintenance, allowing people to live in total safety. This method of sharing apartments opens up more and more chances to travel or dwell in unusual areas around the world, both urban and rural.

The Italian experience

The concept of coliving has also caught on in Europe, with countries such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, England, and France adopting it. The most expensive cities, such as Milan, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, London, and Paris, are the ones where it is most in demand.

One of the major examples of Italian and European coliving is DoveVivo. Thousands of rooms and beds are managed by our organisation in Italy's major towns, and we have expanded into Spain and France.

DoveVivo provides you with a safe and inviting environment in which to meet people of all nations and cultures, as well as 24-hour assistance, administrative support, and maintenance in the event of a breakdown.

In our apartments, you will feel at home, and you will be able to socialise with other people who, like you, are looking for efficient places, a range of services, and the opportunity to share their experiences.