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Total Responses

42%

Operator

15%

Investor

15%

Resident

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Who Responded

By Role

Operator42% (14)
Investor15% (5)
Resident15% (5)
Developer12% (4)
Consultant9% (3)
Other6% (2)

By Region

Europe42% (14)
North America24% (8)
Asia-Pacific18% (6)
Latin America9% (3)
Middle East & Africa6% (2)

By Experience

3-5 years30% (10)
5-10 years24% (8)
1-3 years21% (7)
10+ years12% (4)
Less than 1 year12% (4)

By Portfolio Size

None / Not applicable36% (12)
1-50 beds21% (7)
51-200 beds15% (5)
500+ beds15% (5)
201-500 beds12% (4)

About You

About You

What best describes your coliving business model? (Select all that apply)

Master Lease33% (11)
Owned Property27% (9)
Management Contract15% (5)
Franchise33% (11)
Co-ownership27% (9)
Other52% (17)

33 responses

Living Preferences & Design

Living Preferences & Design

Which shared spaces do you consider essential for a coliving property? (Select all that apply)

Co-working Space48% (16)
Shared Kitchen61% (20)
Lounge / Living Room70% (23)
Gym / Fitness Area45% (15)
Rooftop / Terrace45% (15)
Garden / Outdoor Space45% (15)
Laundry Room42% (14)
Library / Quiet Room45% (15)
Meditation / Wellness Room36% (12)
Maker Space / Workshop39% (13)

33 responses

Living Preferences & Design

What room type mix generates the best returns?

Mostly private rooms27% (9)
Mostly shared rooms30% (10)
Even mix of both21% (7)
Studios with shared common areas21% (7)

33 responses

Living Preferences & Design

How important is private bathroom access to residents?

3.7/ 5 avg

33 responses

3%
1
12%
2
27%
3
30%
4
27%
5
Not importantExtremely important

33 responses

Living Preferences & Design

What is the ideal minimum stay duration?

1 week9% (3)
1 month21% (7)
3 months21% (7)
6 months21% (7)
12+ months27% (9)

33 responses

Living Preferences & Design

What is the ideal community size per property?

Less than 10 people12% (4)
10-30 people30% (10)
31-60 people18% (6)
61-100 people12% (4)
100+ people27% (9)

33 responses

Operations & Business

Operations & Business

Which revenue streams does your coliving business use? (Select all that apply)

Rent / Membership Fees70% (23)
Events & Workshops48% (16)
Co-working Add-ons30% (10)
Food & Beverage45% (15)
Parking27% (9)
Ancillary Services (laundry, cleaning)48% (16)
Corporate Bookings39% (13)

33 responses

Operations & Business

What is your average occupancy rate?

Below 60%12% (4)
60-75%21% (7)
76-85%18% (6)
86-95%30% (10)
95%+18% (6)

33 responses

Operations & Business

What is the biggest operational challenge you face?

Resident Turnover18% (6)
Maintenance Costs9% (3)
Community Management21% (7)
Regulatory Compliance12% (4)
Marketing & Acquisition27% (9)
Staff Hiring & Training12% (4)

33 responses

Operations & Business

Which technology tools do you currently use? (Select all that apply)

Property Management System36% (12)
CRM48% (16)
Community App55% (18)
Smart Locks48% (16)
IoT Sensors33% (11)
Accounting Software45% (15)
Channel Manager24% (8)
None52% (17)

33 responses

Operations & Business

How would you rate your overall business performance?

3.8/ 5 avg

33 responses

9%
1
6%
2
21%
3
24%
4
39%
5
StrugglingThriving

33 responses

Market Trends & Investment

Market Trends & Investment

What growth do you expect in the coliving market over the next 3 years?

Rapid growth (>20%)27% (9)
Moderate growth (10-20%)18% (6)
Steady growth (5-10%)18% (6)
Flat15% (5)
Decline21% (7)

33 responses

Market Trends & Investment

Which regions are you most bullish on for coliving growth? (Select all that apply)

Western Europe52% (17)
Southern Europe30% (10)
Southeast Asia30% (10)
India27% (9)
North America42% (14)
Latin America27% (9)
Middle East30% (10)
Sub-Saharan Africa27% (9)

33 responses

Market Trends & Investment

How likely are you to invest in or expand coliving operations in the next 12 months?

3.5/ 5 avg

33 responses

9%
1
6%
2
33%
3
30%
4
21%
5
Very unlikelyVery likely

33 responses

Market Trends & Investment

What represents the biggest opportunity in coliving?

Senior Coliving15% (5)
Student Coliving21% (7)
Digital Nomad Coliving9% (3)
Affordable / Workforce Housing15% (5)
Corporate / Relocations15% (5)
Family Coliving24% (8)

33 responses

Market Trends & Investment

How has regulation impacted your coliving operations?

Very positively9% (3)
Somewhat positively21% (7)
No impact24% (8)
Somewhat negatively18% (6)
Very negatively27% (9)

33 responses

Community & Culture

Community & Culture

What is the primary age demographic of your residents?

18-2512% (4)
26-3521% (7)
36-4524% (8)
46-5518% (6)
Mixed ages24% (8)

33 responses

Community & Culture

How often does your coliving space host community events?

Daily21% (7)
Multiple times per week15% (5)
Weekly24% (8)
Monthly12% (4)
Rarely / Never27% (9)

33 responses

Community & Culture

What is your primary approach to conflict resolution?

Dedicated Community Manager12% (4)
Peer Mediation15% (5)
House Rules & Warnings27% (9)
Community Meetings24% (8)
No Formal Process21% (7)

33 responses

Community & Culture

What is your average resident tenure?

Less than 3 months18% (6)
3-6 months18% (6)
6-12 months18% (6)
1-2 years27% (9)
2+ years18% (6)

33 responses

Community & Culture

How strong is the sense of community and belonging in your spaces?

3.5/ 5 avg

33 responses

6%
1
9%
2
27%
3
39%
4
18%
5
NonexistentExtremely strong

33 responses

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