The emergence of a temporary new meaning of coliving
The meaning of coliving in Build to Rent buildings has changed while we adjust to a new way of living amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Bea is the Property Editor for The London Economic. She's also a writer and journalist, writing for a variety of publications and websites, including Estate Agent Networking, The Royal British Legion and The Asian World Media Group.
Bea is also Director of a property tech business – Shop for an Agent – an estate agent comparison site that lets homeowners and landlords compare estate agents' fees and services.
She has a BSc (HONS) degree in Multimedia Studies from the University of East London.
The meaning of coliving in Build to Rent buildings has changed while we adjust to a new way of living amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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