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Jessica Attrill BA (Hons) Assoc CIAT, Architectural Technician, Stags Planning and Design team, looks at co-living and the benefits of properties that allow multigenerational living, and how this lifestyle can help rural communities and farming families.
Co-living can be commonly associated with urban areas, but it’s also significant in rural communities, where housing affordability, social isolation, and limited access to services can present unique challenges. Offering flexible, affordable, and community-focused living arrangements, can help address challenges for younger and older populations.
The Office for National Statistics, reports the amount of young adults aged 20-34 in the UK sharing a home with their parents, remains at its highest for over 20 years.
Converting existing barns or infill extensions into multi-generational housing offers sustainable, practical options of creating living spaces for generations of families. Utilising existing structures can provide separate living areas and maintain privacy, while providing a community feel by integrating shared facilities: larger kitchens, private entrances, multiple workspaces, and separate/shared amenity areas.
This architectural approach encourages owner-led adaptation, customisation, and personal expression within the design framework benefitting retention of farming family’s reputations and growing businesses.
Co-living is more than just a passing trend—it’s a scalable and sustainable solution to the UK's housing challenges. This emerging asset class presents a valuable opportunity for owners, buyers and investors, catering to a shifting demographics whilst offering strong potential for financial returns.
Stags have an experienced, dedicated planning and design team who are able to provide advice and solutions to renovating existing buildings into co-habiting spaces or designing homes based on individual requirements and desires. The team at Stags can also assist in attaining necessary planning permits and guide you throughout the process.
If you would like to know more, please get in touch with Stags Planning and Design Team – [email protected] | 01392 439046
