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Affordable coliving in Sydney and Melbourne from $210/week. Offers furnished rooms (studio, private, shared) with coworking, cleaning service, and community events including cooking workshops.

CDA Coliving

Australia

Ratings and review sources

CI Score: 86 / 100

Average rating: 4.29 / 5 from 119 reviews

  • Google: 4.29 / 5 (119 reviews)

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Recent review excerpts (10 of 119)

MEHMET KESKİN

Google · 5 / 5

Gerald is amazing with his work. Very kind and great service. Definitely, I would recommend

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Pannapa Chanpuk

Google · 1 / 5

⭐ 1/5 – Extremely Disappointing Experience with CDA CoLiving My experience with CDA CoLiving has been extremely stressful and disappointing. Throughout my stay, I have experienced multiple issues, including confusion over my room number, incorrect overdue rent notifications despite having paid, and repeated incidents where my private bedroom door was opened without prior notice. I had already complained about these privacy concerns, yet the same issue happened again. Most recently, CDA emailed residents about inspections of vacant rooms, but someone opened my bedroom door even though my room was still occupied. These incidents have made me feel unsafe in my own home. I was also asked to move out before my occupancy agreement ended, with very little notice. Although CDA later offered relocation assistance, I had already searched for rooms, applied, and attended inspections myself. I then paid $420 to secure another room through CDA, after being told it would be mine. However, I was later informed there might be another issue with the room. With only 2–3 days left before my intended move-in date, I still haven’t received written confirmation that the room is secured. What disappoints me most is that every time something goes wrong, I receive apologies, but the problems keep happening. I constantly have to follow up with different staff members, and no one seems to take clear responsibility for resolving these issues. I understand mistakes happen, but repeated apologies without effective solutions are not enough. Residents deserve privacy, clear communication, and accountability. Unfortunately, based on my personal experience, I cannot recommend CDA CoLiving.

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Isabella Moura

Google · 1 / 5

I had a very frustrating experience with CDA Co-Living. My room did not have a window, and during winter it became extremely humid and would literally “sweat”. CDA provided me with a humidifier because of the issue. However, when I moved out, they tried to treat the humidifier as an item I had left behind and attempted to deduct its value from my bond, even though it was something they had provided to deal with the conditions of the room. I also paid an amount more than I was supposed to, and I am still waiting for this money to be returned. I have been trying to get an answer for several days, but I still have no clear information about when my overpayment and bond will be transferred back to me. It is also extremely difficult to contact them. Getting a response is a struggle, and when money is involved, this lack of communication is particularly frustrating. Another issue was the cleaning. When I moved in, I was told that there would be a cleaner coming to the house every two weeks, but this never actually happened. The house was therefore not maintained as I had been led to expect. Overall, the lack of communication, the issues with the room, the cleaning situation, and now the difficulty getting my money back have made the whole experience extremely disappointing. I would strongly recommend that anyone considering staying here make sure they understand exactly how the bond and payments will be handled before moving in.

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SANTHOSH CHANDRASEKARAN

Google · 5 / 5

I had a great experience with Daniel throughout the rental process. He was friendly, helpful, responsive, and clearly guided us through each step of securing our accommodation. Communication was smooth and he was always happy to clarify our questions. Really appreciate all the support. Thank you, Daniel!

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Hippa To Da Hoppa

Google · 1 / 5

I met with Daniel Ramirez who showed me a room in a state of total disrepair. Obvious mould growth. He took absolutely no responsibility and said "how can we know if the tenant doesn't complain". I said you should be able to obviously see the mould on the wall. It was obvious . I got extremely frustrated with him and argued because he refused to take accountability for showing me a mouldy room. When I walked away he yelled at me down the street that I was "blacklisted" and I turned around to walk to back to ask him what this meant and he fled in his car. When I texted him that I was making a complaint about his behavior and the room, he had no problem texting sarcastic remarks after hours at approximately 7pm. This agency needs to be held accountable for such unprofessional behavior.

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Roksana Łukasik

Google · 1 / 5

I lived with CDA Co Living for six months, and unfortunately, my experience was very disappointing. The communication was extremely poor throughout my tenancy. Different employees often gave me completely different information, and their explanations frequently contradicted each other. They seemed to constantly get confused about what had been communicated previously, which caused ongoing miscommunication and made resolving even simple issues unnecessarily difficult. Before renting with CDA Co Living, I had already heard numerous negative reviews from previous tenants, particularly regarding bonds not being returned. Unfortunately, the same thing happened to me. Despite paying all of my rent on time throughout my entire tenancy, my bond was not returned. Based on my experience, I feel that I was misled and treated unfairly. The condition of the apartment also left a lot to be desired. There was mould in the property, which I considered a serious health and safety concern. Even more concerning, the walls were cracked and water leaked through them during heavy rain. During severe storms, water would literally run down the walls, creating electrical issues, including short circuits and problems with power outlets. This is an extremely serious safety issue and, in my opinion, should never be considered acceptable in a rental property. Overall, my experience with CDA Co Living was extremely negative. Poor communication, contradictory information from staff, serious maintenance and safety issues, and the failure to return my bond made the entire tenancy very stressful. I would not recommend CDA Co Living to anyone. I strongly advise prospective tenants to do thorough research and speak to previous tenants before signing a rental agreement with this company.

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Pranjakt Patil

Google · 1 / 5

Student do not go there. Not at all good for you. While vacating the palce, I have kept my room clean but still they will anyways put penalties. Also I kept the mattress protector clean still they are charging for it. Also I have emptied the rubbish bins on time but still they are charging me money for it. I have raised few Maintenance problem with them few months ago still not fixed. Like door making sound. Bathroom seat broken etc. I will never suggest this place specially to students.

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Greta Candela

Google · 5 / 5

I had a very good experience with Daniel. He understood my needs and what was right for me. Really professional

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sornsawan rattanasomboon

Google · 1 / 5

👎1/5 — Very disappointing experience. The property was not ready for move-in despite being advertised as fully furnished and ready to live in. When I moved in on 14 August, the toilet could not flush properly, the washing machine was not working and and dryer was unavailable, Wi-Fi had not been installed despite being advertised as providing 100 Mbps Wi-Fi, and the bedrooms had no individual locks. There is also a serious privacy issue with the transparent downstairs bathroom window, which allows people outside to see into the bathroom. The “fully furnished” claim was also misleading — the photos showed complete bedding, but only a bedsheet was actually provided. What is most frustrating is that repairs and responses take a very long time. Almost a week after moving in, essential facilities were still not properly available, with no clear timeline for when they would be fixed. I had to spend extra money and time using a laundromat because the washing machine does not work. I had informed them of my move-in date two weeks in advance, so I expected the property to be properly inspected and prepared beforehand. Unfortunately, many issues only became apparent after I had already paid my deposit. For a company managing 1,500+ properties with 10 years of experience, I expected much better preparation, transparency and accountability. My advice: inspect everything carefully, test all facilities, and confirm exactly what is included and working before paying a deposit.

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T ARR

Google · 5 / 5

I had a great experience finding a house share with Dani. He was professional, responsive, and made the whole process quick and straightforward. Communication was excellent from start to finish, and everything was handled efficiently. I highly recommend Dani to anyone looking for a smooth and hassle-free rental experience. Thanks again! 😊🙏

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