Why co-living
It's renting a room. Done well.
No new category. No fluffy promises about community. Just a finished house, a fair price, and bills off your plate.
What it is
A room in a finished house, all bills in.
- Your own private room, fully furnished
- Refurbished kitchen and bathrooms
- Gigabit broadband, smart heating, real cleaning
- One monthly price covering rent and every utility
What it isn't
Not a hotel. Not a community.
- No cinema rooms, no gyms, no coworking lounges
- No mandatory events or 'community managers'
- No nightly rates — these are real homes, not stays
- No buy-in lifestyle — bring your own life
Vs. renting a flat alone
The honest comparison.
| Cost / responsibility | A 1-bed flat | An Oroom room |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly rent | £950–£1,300 | £650–£825 |
| Utility bills | +£180–£250 | Included |
| Council tax | +£150 | Included |
| Broadband | +£35 | Included (gigabit) |
| Furniture / setup | £2,000–£4,000 upfront | None |
| Move-in time | 2–6 weeks | Days |
Indicative figures for placeholder purposes.
Ready to see what's open?
A few hundred ready-to-move rooms across the south coast, growing.