9 min read · 21 March 2026
What Happens When You Partner With Commune Share: A Step-by-Step Guide
A detailed walkthrough of the entire partnership process — from first contact to receiving your first monthly report. No surprises, no hidden steps.
Key Takeaways
- The entire process from first contact to go-live typically takes 4–8 weeks.
- No cost and no obligation at any stage until you sign a partnership agreement.
- Commune Share invests all CapEx for design, furnishing, and fit-out.
- Once live, you receive a detailed monthly report and payout with zero involvement.
Week 1–2: Initial Consultation
Everything starts with a conversation. Most landlords contact us through our website enquiry form. Wing, our founder, handles every initial consultation personally — usually a 20–30 minute call covering:
- Your property basics: Location, size, rooms, current status, building type
- Your goals: Maximise income? Reduce hassle? Both?
- Your concerns: We address questions about legality, wear and tear, operations
- Initial viability: Honest assessment of whether co-living fits your property
Roughly one in four properties we assess aren't a strong fit. Common reasons: DMC restrictions, insufficient room count, or weak location demand. If that's the case, we'll explain why honestly. No hard sell.
Week 2–3: Property Assessment
Wing or a senior team member visits your property for 60–90 minutes, evaluating:
- Layout and room potential — measuring every room, assessing natural light, ventilation
- Kitchen and bathroom condition — whether upgrades are needed
- Building condition — lift access, water pressure, electrical capacity
- DMC review — checking for occupancy or usage restrictions
- District demand — cross-referencing with our internal demand data
Within one week, you receive a detailed proposal: proposed floor plan, room-by-room pricing, three revenue scenarios, expense estimates, landlord payout projections, CapEx requirements, and timeline.
Week 3–4: Agreement
We offer three partnership models:
Revenue share (most popular): You receive a percentage of net revenue (typically 55–70%). Highest upside — when the property performs well, you earn more.
Performance-based: Guaranteed base payout plus bonus when occupancy exceeds thresholds. More predictability with performance upside.
Fixed rent: Commune pays a fixed monthly amount regardless of occupancy. Lowest risk, most certainty.
Key terms: Duration typically 2–3 years. Either party can terminate with 3 months' notice after initial term. Commune provides a security deposit (typically 2 months' rent). Monthly reporting by the 5th. Property returned in same or better condition.
Week 4–8: Design and Fit-Out
Commune invests HKD 60,000–150,000 in conversion, including:
- Professional-grade room partitioning with sound insulation
- Electrical upgrades — additional outlets, lighting, USB points
- Kitchen upgrade — countertops, appliances, storage
- Bathroom refresh — new fixtures, washing machine installation
- Full furnishing — bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, curtains, bedding per room
- High-speed WiFi and smart lock
- Professional photography
All CapEx is Commune Share's investment. You pay nothing.
Week 8+: Go Live
Your property is listed on our platform and marketed through our member network, social media, relocation agency partnerships, and targeted advertising.
Every member goes through screening, ID verification, licence agreement signing, and Stripe payment setup before move-in. Typical fill rate: 60–80% of rooms within two weeks, full occupancy within 4–6 weeks.
Every Month After That
Monthly report (by the 5th): Gross revenue by room, itemised expenses, management fee, net payout, occupancy rate, maintenance notes.
Payout (by the 10th): Transferred to your bank account. Matches the report exactly.
Dashboard: 24/7 access showing occupancy, revenue, expenses, historical data.
Ongoing operations (all handled by Commune):
- Weekly cleaning of shared spaces
- Maintenance and repairs
- Utility management
- Member management and rent collection
- Room turnovers (average 5–10 day turnaround)
- Fire safety equipment checks
- Insurance renewals
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I want to sell the property?
You retain full ownership. We ask for 3 months' notice. Many buyers find a property with proven co-living income more attractive.
What if a member damages the property?
Each member pays a deposit. Damage beyond fair wear is deducted. Commune's own deposit provides additional protection. We also maintain contents insurance.
Can I visit the property?
Yes, with 24 hours' notice. We welcome quarterly inspections.
What if occupancy drops?
Under revenue share, lower occupancy means lower payouts for both parties — we're equally motivated. Under fixed rent, your income is unchanged.
What happens at the end of the agreement?
Three options: renew, renegotiate, or end. If ending, we manage the wind-down, return your deposit, and hand back the property in good condition. Furnishings remain at no cost to you.
Ready to Explore What Co-Living Could Mean for Your Property?
Commune Share operates properties across Hong Kong, from Sai Ying Pun to Causeway Bay. We offer free, no-obligation property assessments — we'll visit your property, evaluate its co-living potential, and walk you through the numbers.
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