3 reasons co-living is rising in popularity among tenants and investors

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Co-living accommodation is evolving from a niche option to a popular solution to the UK’s housing challenges as investors step up their investment in the sector.By Jonathan LongThe UK’s housing market faces a familiar set of challenges: affordability pressures, a shortage of supply and changing patterns in how people live and work.Against this backdrop, co-living is emerging as an increasingly vital part of the housing mix Designed around private living space combined with shared amenities and services, the model appeals to residents looking for high-quality housing, that also delivers flexibility, convenience and community. But despite this sector appealing to both investors and developers alike, units aren’t being built at the scale we’re likely to need. I believe there’s three reasons why the sector makes sense and why we need to build more:1. The convenience of co-living for individuals is fuelling demand