As the coliving sector approaches greater maturity, the critical interplay of capital investment, regulatory evolution, and innovative development is charting its expansion. This year (2025) marks a turning point, where shifts in liquidity, heightened institutional interest, and more defined policy frameworks are collectively influencing the sector's trajectory.

This session examines the latest investment and transaction data, offering perspectives on current capital allocation and the evolving nature of liquidity. We will analyse the changing regulatory environments across key European and global markets, considering how operators and investors can best navigate these policy shifts to seize emerging opportunities.

With sustained sector growth comes increased complexity and considerable potential: institutional investors are introducing new scales of operation but also bring more stringent demands concerning compliance, ESG commitments, and risk mitigation. Simultaneously, developers and operators face increasing pressure to deliver commercially viable projects that adeptly balance affordability, scalability, and profound community impact.

What will be covered in this session?

• Insights from the latest data on transactions, liquidity dynamics, and capital flows within coliving and adjacent real estate sectors.
• Analysis of how regulatory frameworks in Europe and globally are adapting, and the implications for investors and operators.
• Exploring the equilibrium between public policy objectives (such as affordability and housing supply) and the imperatives of private sector investment.
• Strategies for navigating new compliance requirements effectively whilst scaling portfolios and operations.