The launch was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the mayor of Guildford, Cllr Howard Smith.

Located in Guildford town centre, Guildford Plaza comprises 301 studios and apartments across four buildings.

The development also features 67 rooms available at a discounted market rent.

John Nesbitt, managing director at Habito Co-Living, said: “Guildford Plaza marks an exciting new chapter for us as we expand into the co-living market with our Habito Co-Living brand.

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“We’ve drawn on our extensive experience in student living to create a luxury-living, community-driven environment, designed for those who want flexibility, convenience, and connection.

“We’re proud to bring this innovative development to Guildford, which is already attracting strong interest from prospective residents across a wide range of life stages.”

Cllr Howard Smith, mayor of Guildford, added: “It was a pleasure to officially open Guildford Plaza and learn more about the co-living concept at its heart.

“Guildford is a fantastic place to call home, so I hope everyone who moves into this development will enjoy living in this town as much as I do.”