How to Create an Irresistible Property Listing on Colochub: Step-by-Step Guide

Published on 7/25/2025

Want to attract reliable, likeminded tenants for your colocation, coliving, or shared apartment in Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, Liège or anywhere in Belgium? Your property listing is your best chance to make a great first impression! Here’s the ultimate, friendly guide—structured exactly like the Colochub form and including the latest formatting tips for the “Existing Roommates” and “Ideal Roommates” sections—to help your listing stand out and get filled fast.

1. Listing Details

This is your headline section—make it count!

• Listing Title
  Keep it clear and engaging with important keywords.
  Examples:
  “Cozy coliving suite in Ixelles 🏡”
  “Sunny student room in shared flat, Antwerp ☀️”
• Listing Description
  Add personality and must-know details. Use structure, line breaks, and emojis for visibility and friendliness (see example at the end).

2. About the Property

Provide all essential info so tenants can visualize life at your place.

• Where is the property located?
  Fill in:
  • Street
  • House number
  • Postal code
  • City, district, or town
    Use the search function to map the address clearly—make it easy for people searching for “colocation Bruxelles,” “flatshare Ghent,” etc.

• Type of Property
  Choose from: Apartment, House, Studio, Coliving building, Penthouse, Student residence, Student room, Sublet, Duplex, Loft, Mansion, Residence, Villa.
• Property Details
  • Number of total occupants
  • Number of rooms
  • Number of available rooms
  • Bathrooms & toilets
• Available Amenities
  Tick everything that applies (ex: Disabled access, Balcony, Dishwasher, Garage, Garden, Lift, Swimming pool, WiFi, TV, etc.).
  Tip: Spotlight special amenities in your description and photos.
• Property Rules
  Indicate:
  • LGBTQIA+ Friendly
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoking permitted (inside/outside)
  • Minimum stay duration
• Property Photos
  Upload well-lit, appealing photos of shared spaces (not rooms yet).
  Tip: No links or visible contact details in photos.

3. Room Details

For each available room (Room 1, Room 2, etc.):

• Availability date
• Rental price (monthly) & Monthly charges
• Deposit
• Furnished? (tick if yes)
• Private toilet or bathroom?
• Room surface (in m²)
• Room Photos: Upload clear, inviting images of the room and its amenities—no links or contact info.

Pro tip:
Have multiple rooms? Click “Add a room” to repeat this info per room!

4. About the Roommates

A well-formatted, attractive roommates section helps the right tenants find you. Both “Existing Roommates” and “Ideal Roommates” descriptions are optional—but highly recommended for best results!
Limit: Maximum 300 characters each.

Existing Roommates

• Number of current roommates
• Min & max age range
• Gender composition (all male, all female, mixed, inclusive, prefer not to say)
• Short description (optional, but recommended):
  Format for readability—use line breaks and emojis!

Ideal Roommates

• Gender preference
• Age range
• Occupation (any, student, employee)
• Short description (optional, but recommended):
  Clearly communicate what you’re looking for.

5. About You (the Host)

Share details to build trust:

• First name
• Last name (kept confidential)
• Age
• Gender
• Profession
• Role in the property (flatmate, owner, coliving agency, etc.)
• Additional info: Do you smoke? Have pets?
• Photo: Friendly, recent photo (first image will appear on your listing card)

6. Publish Your Listing

When your form is complete and accurate, scroll down and click the big “Publish” button. Now your listing will be visible to thousands of tenants searching for colocation, coliving, and shared homes across Belgium.

Final Tips for a Successful Property Listing

• Fill out every field honestly for trust and transparency
• Use bullet points, line breaks, and emojis for a friendly, readable post
• Highlight unique property and household features
• Upload clear, high-quality photos—bright images double your inquiries!
• Use those short, formatted roommate descriptions (optional but highly recommended) to attract your perfect match

Need Help?

If you need assistance at any step:

• Email: contact@colochub.be
• Contact Form: https://colochub.be/en/contact-us

Our team is here to help you succeed!

Get started now: complete each section, show your home’s personality, click “Publish”—and let Colochub connect you with the right tenants today!