Community

Community Living

Coliving, shared housing, and building connection in a new city.

Overview

Coliving and shared housing offer an instant community for newcomers to Cape Town. This pillar covers how coliving works, what to look for in a shared house, housemate dynamics, communal living etiquette, and how to build a social network when you arrive without knowing anyone.

What You'll Find Here

  • How coliving works and who it suits
  • What to look for in a shared house
  • Housemate dynamics and agreements
  • Communal living etiquette and house rules
  • Building a social network from scratch

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