6 benefits of moving into a Coliving
Have you ever heard of Coliving? The word comes from the contraction of "co" (together) and "living". It is a different and novel way of house sharing with like-minded people, a communal living model that unifies social life, housing and work. Unlike shared flats, in a Coliving you enjoy both private and communal spaces. It is also a much easier, more comfortable, and practical housing alternative.
Coliving spaces are a concept that has been introduced in Spain relatively recently. This phenomenon was born in Silicon Valley motivated by the shortage of rent in San Francisco (United States). At first, it started with groups of young people sharing a flat, but step by step, due to common interests and hobbies, it went from being a shared flat to a community life.
Living in a Coliving has many benefits, read on to find out what they are and why Coliving is the right model for your lifestyle!
1. You have a space to build relationships and exchange ideas.
Coliving is the ultimate expression of community living. Sharing space with like-minded people promotes the exchange of ideas and encourages personal and professional growth. Being part of a community is much more than sharing living and working spaces, it is an opportunity to enrich the experience and entrepreneurship of each coliver.
2. You enjoy your privacy while sharing with others.
Living in a Coliving means having a private space, whether it is a room or a flat, where you have all the independence you need. At the same time, this housing model offers you common areas shared with the rest of the tenants, spaces that allow you to live in community and share quality time with like-minded people. For example, our Viu community has two terraces, coworking areas and event rooms where you can enjoy daily activities.
3. You are part of a multicultural and multidisciplinary community.
In the case of Viu, the fact that we offer coliving and coworking spaces in the same building allows us to unify the international community of colivers and coworkers with local people who have a place in the coworking space. A fact that favours the exchange of culture and ideas to make it a much more enriching stay.
4. You are more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Living in a community is not only professionally and personally enriching, but also beneficial for the environment. Sharing resources is one of the foundations of Coliving, thus reducing consumption and lowering costs for all tenants.
Furthermore, in the case of Viu, the community has been conceived with sustainability at its core. From the design and construction of the building, which has the 3 green leaves certificate (link to sustainability article) issued by the GBCe, to the day-to-day management, with initiatives to encourage local consumption and sustainable mobility.
5. You can enjoy more time for yourself
Coliving's housing model aims to simplify your life. That's why the living spaces and common areas are fully equipped. At Viu, you can enjoy fully equipped flats, cleaning, weekly linen and towel changes, spaces in our coworking areas, security cameras, etc. This way, you can spend more time visiting the city, developing your projects or simply enjoying life with more peace of mind.
6. You have everything included in a single bill
Another advantage of living in a Coliving is that both the housing and all utility costs are paid in one single monthly instalment. This allows you to better plan your budget when you move from one country or city to another, thus avoiding surprises at the end of the month.
We could go on describing the benefits of community living in the Coliving model, but why not find out for yourself? We encourage you to get to know our Coliving spaces and discover the Viu experience and we will be happy to help you!
