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Wiki is a concise and reliable glossary of industry-specific acronyms and terms, ensuring that essential knowledge is accessible to everyone. Whether you're an industry expert or just exploring the coliving space, our goal is to simplify complex concepts and provide a trusted reference point.

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CapEx (Capital Expenditure)

CapEx is spending on long-term assets like property and equipment, crucial for growth, unlike short-term operating expenses (OpEx).
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Cohousing

Cohousing blends private homes with shared spaces, fostering collaboration and offering social and environmental benefits.
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Coliving

Coliving blends private spaces with shared amenities, fostering community and tackling housing shortages and loneliness in modern urban living.
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CapEx (Capital Expenditure)

CapEx is spending on long-term assets like property and equipment, crucial for growth, unlike short-term operating expenses (OpEx).
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Cohousing

Cohousing blends private homes with shared spaces, fostering collaboration and offering social and environmental benefits.
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Coliving

Coliving blends private spaces with shared amenities, fostering community and tackling housing shortages and loneliness in modern urban living.
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Flex Living

Flex Living offers flexible leases, furnished units, and convenient amenities, perfect for young professionals, business travelers, and digital nomads
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HMO (House in Multiple Occupation)

A HMO is a residential property where three or more tenants from different households share common facilities like kitchens and bathrooms.
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HoldCo (Holding Company)

A HoldCo manages subsidiaries, oversees assets, and provides tax and risk benefits without producing goods or services.
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ManCo (Management Company)

A ManCo manages investment fund operations, including administration, risk, and compliance, allowing asset managers to focus on strategy.
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Micro Living

Micro Living offers compact, affordable units in urban areas, often paired with Coliving for shared amenities.
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OpCo (Operating Company)

An OpCo manages daily operations and generates revenue, often as a subsidiary, with finances separate from the parent company's property assets.
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OpEx (Operating Expenses)

OpEx are ongoing business costs like rent, utilities, and salaries, fully expensed in the current period, and key to managing profitability.
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PBSA (Purpose-Built Student Accommodation)

PBSA refers to accommodation that is specifically designed, constructed, and managed to cater to the needs of students.
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PBSL (Purpose-Built Shared Living)

Purpose-built properties offer shared spaces for community living, ensuring high-quality private arrangements tailored to residents' needs.
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Pop-Up Coliving

Pop-up Coliving offers themed, short-term shared living experiences, fostering community and collaboration in unique locations for up to one month.
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PropCO (Property Company)

A PropCo owns and rents real estate, generating revenue while separating property finances from core operations for flexibility and risk management.
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PropCo (Property Company) / OpCo (Operating Company)

The PropCo-OpCo structure separates property assets from operations, offering risk management, financing benefits, and operational focus.
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Purpose Retrofitted Building

Retrofitted buildings are existing structures that have been upgraded or modified to improve energy efficiency, functionality, or performance.
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Urban Living

Urban Living tackles city challenges with flexible solutions like PBSA, Coliving, Flex Living, Micro Living, and BTR for diverse residents.
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