I’m sure I’m preaching to the converted here, but I truly believe shared living is one of the best solutions we have to the housing crisis. Not only is it affordable, but in a time where loneliness and the breakdown of community are on the rise, shared living offers something powerful: connection. A modern way to live with like-minded people, where community, wellbeing, and fulfilment come together.
I’ve seen this first-hand, having lived in a shared house myself. That experience shaped me, and now it’s COHO’s mission to raise awareness of just how good shared living can be.
But we still face a challenge: public and council perception. As more local authorities turn to landlords to provide Crisis HMO housing, for refugees and the homeless – there’s a real risk of further stigmatising shared living. That’s why showcasing the kind of thoughtful, well-designed properties I’ve seen through this judging process is so important.
So I want to thank all of you in this room for the passion and hard work you put into creating not just homes, but opportunities – for community, for memories, and for better living.
By coming here, you’re demonstrating that you’re not just happy being stagnant, but you’re learning, growing, and pushing this sector forward. That’s why shared living is becoming more professional, more powerful, and more respected year after year.
Vann Vogstad, Founder & CEO of COHO
Award winners 2025
Best Service Supplier
Winner:
HMO Architects
Highly Commended:
Elite Dwellings
Beam Virtual Property Support
Best Content Provider
Winner:
The Co-Living Revolution Book
Highly Commended:
loc8me
Best Technology Provider
Winner:
Help Me Fix
Highly Commended:
Nestflo
Best Financial Services Supplier
Winner:
VIBE Finance
Highly Commended:
Baya Financial Ltd
Best Mentor or Training Program
Winner:
The HMO Platform
Highly Commended:
Property Investors Network
Best Rent to Rent Business
Winner:
Cosi Living
Highly Commended:
Local Lets London
Ixana Property
Manager of the Year
(Tenants’ Choice)
Winner:
VCC Homes
Highly Commended:
OX Living
Medshare
Best Community Experience
Winner:
Medshare
Highly Commended:
Pure Homes
Chester Homeshare
Best Manager of Student HMOs
Winner:
Over 400 Rooms – loc8me
Under 400 Rooms – Luxome
Highly Commended:
Norwich Student Lettings
Best Manager of Professional HMOs
Winner:
OX Living
Highly Commended:
Cosi Living
Chester Homeshare
Creating a Sustainable Future
Winner:
OX Living
Highly Commended:
Taylor-Smith Property
Best Agency
Winner:
Urbanshare
Regional Winners:
The HMO Guys (North-West)
Loc8me (Midlands)
Joint Living (South-West)
Freedom Homes (East of England)
Best Shared Living Design
Winner:
Chester Homeshare
Highly Commended:
ELM Property
Aben Interiors and Projects
Best Residential to HMO Conversion
Winner:
Medshare
Highly Commended:
OX Living
KoMo Properties
Best Commercial to HMO Conversion
Winner:
Passive Property
Highly Commended:
ELM Property
Best HMO Investor
Winner:
Pineapple Investment
Highly Commended:
Medshare
Regional Winners:
OX Living (Oxfordshire)
Saltbox Property Group (Yorkshire)
Allstoreys (North West)
Lucy Reah (West Midlands)
Moneyrow Properties (East Midlands)