If you are thinking of moving to another city for study or work, one of your concerns is probably finding a flat or room to rent.
In short, looking for a house can become a real commitment, you need time to dedicate to it, you do not know the areas of the city you are moving to well enough, the prices are often too high. So many variables that may become difficult or inconvenient to manage.

An interesting and advantageous solution is co-living, which has become a popular alternative not only among students but also among young workers. Moreover, with DoveVivo you hardly have to worry about anything because we help you with the search, the selection and with all the bureaucratic issues of moving into your new flat. We are present in various cities in Italy, Spain, and France. On our website you will find all the information and addresses of flats linked directly to the map so that you can understand the location and know how to find your way around.

Are you afraid that living together with other people is not for you? Do you want to know more about how it works and what it entails? In this article we will shed light on the concept of co-living, but above all we will bring to light all the advantages of living this experience.

Let's clarify the concept of coliving

So, what exactly does co-living mean?

The concept of co-living is actually of ancient tradition, we can say that the co-living concept is as old as human beings. In fact, people have always tended to create communities, not only out of a desire for sociability, but also to support and help each other in times of need.

Co-living is the modern form of living together. Multiple people living in urban flats sharing some common spaces. The evolution of this phenomenon is fairly recent, dating back to around 2015 in Silicon Valley, in response to the need that emerged for some San Francisco professionals who could not find housing.

Co-housing, on the other hand, a term that is often mistakenly used as a synonym for co-living, is a specific type of community brought from Denmark in the late 1960s. It is mainly implemented in suburban or rural conditions because it involves small private houses sharing specific spaces such as a kitchen, laundry room or similar.

So, if you are a university student, considering Erasmus or signing a work contract in another city, co-living is the solution you are looking for.

Still in doubt?
Here's why you shouldn't be.

The positive aspects of coliving

We know that you might not like the idea of living with others, especially if they are people you do not know. It would mean that you have to get used to other ways of doing things, that you have to follow rules, that you have to think about the well-being of the other inhabitants of the house and not just your own.

But there are so many positive aspects to sharing a flat, confronting other ways of living, discovering other cultures, and putting yourself to the test by facing a new life.

Economic convenience

Monthly expenses are many and rent is one of them. If you are still studying or have recently entered the working world, it is difficult to think of being able to afford the expenses for an entire flat or house.

Co-living allows you to save money by sharing your living space with other people. In addition to the rent, think about the bills, any maintenance of the property, and the small ordinary and extraordinary expenses that may occur from month to month.

Moreover, house management takes time and also some experience, with co-living you can share the responsibilities with the other tenants, and it will be much easier for everyone. In addition, DoveVivo ensures immediate support in case of need.

Independence but also sharing

In the process of individual growth there comes a time when you almost feel the need to leave your home to find your own way in life. On the other hand, after living with your family for so long, you may feel lost in a new city, a different house and the daily tasks that come with it.

If you live together with other people, all this will be much easier. In fact, sharing a flat will allow you to start having your own independence, but without feeling the burden of loneliness. Your flatmates may become real friends, for some it is almost like having another family to stay in touch with even when you go your separate ways.

So, imagine having your own room, your own time, your own space, but also the opportunity to have dinner with someone you can laugh with, joke around with, talk about your day, dreams for the future and do various activities in and out of the house.

Openness to other cultures

The people you will be living with will in most cases come from different cities or even countries.

Co-living can also mean coming into contact with other cultures and ways of living very different from what you are used to. While this can be frightening, think how much it will open up your perspectives and horizons.

In the world we live in today, it is becoming increasingly essential to have varied experiences, to get to know other countries and to know how to relate to others. Communication is the basis of society, especially in the globalised and digital society we live in today where borders are becoming closer, and differences are becoming smaller.

Integrating yourself into a diverse group could also benefit you in your studies or future work.

Home concrete support

When you start living on your own, you realise how many small daily household tasks, or nearly so, you have to do.

For example, disposing of rubbish properly, cleaning rooms, buying everyday items such as toilet paper, sponges, detergents, having an eye for everything in general.

If you live in a shared flat, these tasks will also be shared. Usually, tenants will organise to share equally the cleaning of the house or taking out the rubbish, paying bills or buying products whose use is shared.

It is then up to the people living in the house to choose together how to run it, but you certainly don't have to do everything yourself. Of course, sometimes this means making some compromises, but it is enough to find the right line for things to go well for everyone.

Flexibility

One of the terms most in vogue today is: flexibility. It is required at work, at university and also in everyday life. It is the ability to adapt to sudden changes.

Co-living helps you to be even more flexible because it relieves you from having to move heavy furniture or furnish rooms. The flats offered by DoveVivo are all furnished, so when you enter the house, you already find everything you need to which you can add small pieces of furniture and knick-knacks to your liking.

Thus, if you find yourself moving again, you only have to take what belongs to you without having to take everything else with you.

Also, co-living is great if you are not ready or not yet ready to commit to a long-term lease. DoveVivo allows flexible contracts and provides a home management application, you can organise your home check-in, request maintenance work, pay rent, upload or download important documents, find useful information, request contract termination, and communicate with the service department.

Thanks to co-living and DoveVivo's solutions, starting to live in a new city has never been easier!