
Goldman Sachs completed its acquisition of Urban Campus, marking the first outright purchase of a European coliving operator by a major investment bank and signalling the sector’s move into institutional‑grade assets. In the same fortnight, The Collective collapsed after failing to secure a buyer, highlighting the risks of rapid expansion without solid unit economics. Barcelona’s coliving inventory surged 900% in five years, triggering massive protests and regulatory scrutiny. Meanwhile, London approved more than 3,000 new co‑living units across multiple high‑rise projects, underscoring the market’s scaling momentum.

Canada faces a 25% vacancy rate in B‑ and C‑class office buildings, prompting Toboggan Flats to convert these spaces into affordable coliving units in just nine months. The model leverages existing structures to cut capital costs, offering rents at roughly...

PadSplit has become the United States’ largest coliving marketplace, operating over 30,000 rooms in more than 35 metros and housing 70,000+ members without any federal subsidies. The company runs an asset‑light, technology‑driven platform that connects property owners with low‑income renters,...