Coliving is the solution increasingly chosen by young students and professionals as an answer to the demands of modern life.

A simple and successful idea that was born in cities with prohibitive prices, such as New York and Los Angeles.

In recent years, coliving has become increasingly in vogue, partly due to global events that have led many people to make different choices—for instance, the increasing popularity of smart-working or digital nomads. If you move three or four times a year, or if you only want to spend a period in another city, what you need is to be able to be nimble without wasting too much time looking for a flat or without the responsibility of having to sign utility contracts, such as electricity, gas and internet.

Today it is also a more modern and sustainable way of living, precisely because you share rooms in the same house, you learn to live and collaborate with other people. This, among other things, stimulates feelings of greater tolerance and respect.

What is meant by coliving?

When we talk about coliving, we refer to living together, with other individuals, in a collaborative and cooperative lifestyle. People have always tended to create communities and socialize to support each other, help each other, pull together in the face of difficulties, and cancel out feelings of loneliness.

Coliving is the most modern way of sharing a flat and sometimes even a job or a course of study. The evolution of this phenomenon is quite recent, dating back to around 2015 in Silicon Valley, in response to the need that emerged for some professionals in San Francisco who could not find a home.

Living in coliving also means predisposing oneself to added values than simply sharing a flat; it means becoming part of a community, helping each other, coming together and perhaps working or studying together.

It is the most advantageous solution for professionals, freelancers, students or digital nomads, for all those looking for their way, who want to keep more options open to them, and who have yet to make a final decision on the development of their lives. It is about living more flexibly but without having to do everything yourself.

In fact, you will not only share your space with roommates but also have someone to help you find the right living solution for you, as we do at DoveVivo. We help to find accommodation from short to long periods and offer accommodation that guarantees individual spaces to create your dimension and others you can share so that you don't feel alone.

But let's find out point by point all the positive aspects of coliving.

The advantages of living together

Usually, when it comes to the topic of coliving, people fall into two categories: those who are enthusiastic about living together with others, even strangers, and those who are scared of it.

Of course, it is sometimes difficult to find the right rhythms or to become familiar with the habits of others. Still, coliving brings several advantages that make it the answer to growing modern needs and not just a fad.

For a start, it is cost-effective. It allows saving on rent and other monthly expenses such as utilities, flat maintenance or any extraordinary expenses.

It allows you to collaborate concerning the management of the house. When difficulties arise, you are not alone in dealing with them but can agree with others. Moreover, with DoveVivo, you have the security of always being able to count on our assistance; if you have any problem, you can open a report and receive support from our customer service.

Another advantage of coliving is that it allows you to become part of a community of people with whom you can create a creative and stimulating environment. You will meet people from other countries and cultures with whom you can share your own and exchange knowledge, customs and habits. It will help you learn things, develop skills and open your mind to what you do not know yet. It will allow you to get used to a new city and alleviate the loneliness often accompanying a recent move.

In addition to all this and the more concrete positive aspects, being part of a heterogeneous group allows you to get used to dealing with others, to adapt to changes or, on the other hand, to have the possibility of changing location more quickly in case you do not fit in.

An all-inclusive space

Another thing that makes our way of coliving different from the traditional and simple rental flats is that we offer you all-inclusive solutions.

The flats are in strategic city locations, fully furnished and equipped and offer the right balance between private and common areas. So, you will not only have walls and a roof over your head, but also the supplies you need, any cleaning and maintenance services without having to waste time looking for staff to deal with, and assistance with bureaucratic and contractual matters.

All you have to do is devote your time to your career, school or work, and social life. Coliving is a soft way of moving from living with one's family to building independence.

Then, of course, there is no one-size-fits-all coliving model, solutions and offers may vary from country to country, with respect to markets and types of accommodation or rooms available. In general, however, the most common type is a flat with several rooms, usually single rooms, and then a shared bathroom, kitchen and living room.

Simpler, thanks to technology

A plus that makes coliving even simpler and more profitable is the contribution of technology. Digitization and technological evolution make it possible to manage coliving almost immediately and accessible online.

We can't speak for other operators in the sector, but as far as DoveVivo is concerned, the process leading from searching for a flat to signing the contract and all that it entails can be done through our App.

So, after choosing your room on our website directly from your smartphone with us, you can:

• Book the check-in for entry into the apartment.

• Get support regarding the documents you need, how to request them, where and to whom and through to maintenance requests once you are inside the house.

You can also contact our customer care; we provide customer care that responds to any emergency, and you will be updated step by step on the progress of your requests.

All this avoids the additional difficulties that arise when you don't know who to contact to solve a problem when you don't have the security of the people you rely on. You save time and money by choosing the right options from the outset.

With coliving, especially with DoveVivo solutions, starting your life in a new city will be easy and exciting. Rely on our experience!