Research report · DIFFRENT Living
The case for managed co-living.
Author: DIFFRENT Living · Published 5 October 2026 · PDF, 12 pages
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Executive summary
A qualitative perspective on managed co-living in London and the South East: the resident offer, local demand, total living costs and the operating economics owners should assess before committing to a scheme or an operator.
Key findings
- 01The resident offer is judged on total monthly living cost, not headline rent alone.
- 02Local demand for compact, well-serviced homes in London and the South East supports a managed co-living product.
- 03Shared amenity only works when it is operated: staffing, programming and maintenance must be budgeted from design stage.
- 04Operating economics, not just rent, determine long-term asset performance.
Sources
Source: DIFFRENT Living co-living thesis, 2 October 2026. The report is an asset-neutral sector perspective, not a market-data report or investment recommendation. Local demand, competing supply and delivery economics must be assessed for each proposed asset.
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