Colonies

Colonies: serviced housing rentals in Europe

Colonies is an accommodation platform that markets over 3,000 modern, fully equipped homes across Europe, aimed at working professionals and students. Its offering combines coliving, shared apartments and private apartments, with the possibility of moving in within 48 hours. The company operates in France, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland and Germany, and offers turnkey housing solutions with online booking and support.

Types of accommodation

The catalogue is organised into three main options:

• Shared apartment: an affordable, design-led apartment designed for living together.
• Coliving: a spacious residence with more amenities, conceived for community living.
• Private apartment: an individual furnished apartment for those seeking more privacy.

In addition, the company has XXL buildings, secure properties with more space, more residents and more services, aimed at those seeking a shared living experience with a larger number of tenants and standout communal areas.

Services included in the stay

The homes are offered fully furnished and adapted to the tenant's needs, with bills included in the rent. Contracts are medium or long term. Booking can be done online and the company provides support throughout the process. For residents, Colonies offers a platform that centralises management of the stay: check-in and check-out instructions, documents relating to the stay, rent payment and receipts, information about flatmates and a help centre.

Cities and international presence

The company is present in France, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland and Germany. In France it operates in Aix-en-Provence, Amiens, Angoulême, Bordeaux, Chartres, Lille, Lyon, Marseille, Montpellier, Nantes, Paris and Île-de-France, Poitiers, Rennes, Rouen and Toulouse. In Belgium it has a presence in Antwerp and Brussels; in Spain, in Madrid; in Switzerland, in Basel; and in Germany, in Berlin.

XXL buildings

Among its properties are the XXL buildings, which the company describes as secure spaces with a high number of residents and notable shared services. The site mentions three addresses of this type: 21 rue de Bruxelles, 75009 Paris (France); Schönhauser Allee 106, 10439 Berlin (Germany); and Chaussée de la Hulpe 187, B-1170 Brussels (Belgium).

Investment and asset management

In addition to its rental activity, Colonies runs a line aimed at institutional and private investors, with investment opportunities accessible after registering on the platform. The company also provides property management services.

Company profile

Colonies presents itself as a platform that simplifies its tenants' stay and offers turnkey housing solutions. Its offering is aimed at both professionals and students, and combines shared and private accommodation with management services and a digital platform supporting residents.

Offices and premises

Paris office: 21 rue de Bruxelles 75009 Paris, France

Berlin office: Schönhauser Allee 106 10439 Berlin, Germany

Office 3: Chaussée de la Hulpe 187 B-1170 Brussels