How to choose the right co-living space

by Anna Sota

Let's start with the definition of a co-living. Co-living is a shared housing for young creative professionals. It is a great way to make new friends, get to know the culture of the city, explore the areas… and of course to save money.

Your whole co-living experience depends on the place you choose, that's why it is so important to take this part seriously. The basic principle of the search is to set so many conditions that the whole search is reduced to 2–3 locations that fit you perfectly. Let's get started!

1. The Budget. First, you need to figure out the budget. You should determine what price range you can afford. The next step is to find locations available in your price range. When your search is narrowed, you can find the place that suits you. You can use Google search or specific websites like coliving.com or colivingcircle.com

2. The Location. When finding a place to live, you should consider your intentions. What is more important for you? Your job, your friends, or maybe the ocean? Take your time imagining your daily routine. Will you start with sports and jogging, a nice breakfast at a local restaurant, or a walk to a market for some fresh fruits? Go on Google maps, explore the streets of the locations that you found. This will help you decide.
3. The Availability. You may fall in love with the place, but they won't have any available spots left. It is always good to give a quick call and see if it's a fit. Moreover, on that call, you can figure out what is the parking situation, or do they have an elevator.

4. The goods. There are a lot of co-livings that offer different amenities that will help you along with your career. We at Sota co-living, have a co-working area, a photo studio, sports equipment, podcast equipment, a lot of cool blogger stuff, and a lot more. We always want to help our tenants. For example, if you need to work on your CV, we have a specialist who will help you. If you need to work on your website or your logo, we got you!
5. The Community. There are times when the house doesn't look very cool, however, the community of people is so awesome there.

Usually, the ones who live in a co-living are those who are on the way to their dreams or have already achieved them. You never know who is sitting next to you. A famous actor from Malaysia lived with me in a co-living once. He just wanted to get to know people better and studied here at an acting school.

Therefore, the people around you is what really matters. The community can help you launch a startup, start a music group, or help you with your portfolio. The community always has more resources than you alone.

To sum up, when looking for a co-living, find a place that will help you to become better.. Surround yourself with positive energy and positive people. Because at the end of the day it wouldn't matter whether you achieve all of your dreams. What will matter is — did you enjoy the journey!

Start your co-living journey with Sota co-living. Schedule a tour today! https://gosota.com/