Co-living beckons to private equity investors

Singapore

AS co-living gains traction around the world, it is drawing attention not just from young people looking for an affordable, communal way of living, but also from investors eyeing its promises of stable returns and potential for growth amid rapid urbanisation.

Developers may soon have to take note, too, as demand grows for partners who are fully integrated and able to create well-rounded, communal experiences for end-users rather than just brick-and-mortar buildings, says Peter Young, co-founder and chief executive officer of Singapore-based real estate fund manager Q Investment Partners (QIP).