Co Living Developments in Manchester by Kosy Living 

Manchester being one of the largest UK cities, naturally offers a wide range of co living and build to rent to Kosy Living. Currently exploring development projects across the city. With Over £1 billion in property projects already secured we are keen to add co living opportunities to our portfolio. Build to rent is a keenly sought after within Manchester, with many projects underway. We are looking to explore build to rent and co living projects. 

Manchester is a northern city that has undergone extensive regeneration in recent years, notably the large amount of purpose built student accommodation (PBSA) and Build To Rent (BTR) developments that have sprung up around the city. The Printworks and The Corn Exchange are fantastic entertainment, eating and retail hubs and the Andale Centre is the largest shopping centre in the UK. Manchester really is a fantastic place to visit as a tourist, to apply to a university here or to call home once your studies are over.

There are three universities located within the city, the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan University and the Royal Northern College of Music. Between the three universities there are over 100,000 students, the University of Manchester being the second biggest full-time university in the UK. Surprisingly the three universities are located very close together on the southern side of the city, so the area is predominantly student based, especially around Oxford Road. This makes Co Living highly desirable here as it offers a natural progression from student to graduate/full-time working life.

The city itself is much easier to navigate than London, so even though Manchester is the UK’s third largest city, you wouldn’t think so when getting from A to B. Kosy Student understands that students like to live near the action and the Oxford Road area of the city has a thriving student population. Manchester has the highest retention rates for its graduates in the UK, students who study here also want to live here after they qualify. Kosy Co Living offers these graduates the opportunity to live in the city that they have fallen in love with after their studying has come to an end. Affordable, high quality co living and co working accommodation with all bills included.

People from Manchester are referred to as Mancunians and are always known as being very friendly.  Manchester is also a very diverse place for the younger generations as there are currently around 41,000 international students studying and living within a very small area of the city. Also, you can’t mention Manchester without thinking of the football legacy that blankets the city, as it is home to two of the most famous football teams in the world.  

The music scene is also huge here and the nightlife is classed as some of the best in the UK, from Deansgate Locks to Canal Street to the Warehouse Project, there is something for everyone. Co living is about living in a community with shared facilities. It is therefore a great way to integrate in to a new city or area, make new friends and build social circles.

Manchester also offers an infinite variety of jobs to its people. It also does not have the competition that people in London have to endure so it is easier for the people who live in the city to get ahead. Media City is home to both the BBC and ITV studios and the city also prides itself on lots of job opportunities in finance, construction, retails, sales and distribution. The possibilities for young professionals are endless in Manchester and the cost of living is much more affordable than it is down South, around 32% cheaper than London.  Co living has strong appeal to such young professionals as they seek a cost effective living solution with work-life balance and social perks.

The Northern Quarter is on the doorstep of all the new apartments that have sprung up in the city over the years. Perfect for that after work drink with your colleagues, the Northern Quarter has a variety of bars, restaurants and vintage shops to keep you amused. Many new build apartments are especially popular around this area of the city, and Kosy Co Living can offer city centre living in the heart of where the action is in Manchester.

Co Living Investment Opportunities

Kosy Co Living is fast becoming a leading developer and operator in the co living sector. We launched our portfolio in early 2022, unveiling a £1billion development pipeline. Our portfolio is growing rapidly and we are now welcoming new funding partners for our co living developments across the UK. Our projects are currently in  Bath, Birmingham,  Brighton,  Bristol,  Cardiff,  Cambridge,  Guildford,  Leeds,  London, Oxford, Reading and  Surrey.