Inside Halcyon’s vision for Co-living with Founders Dominic Butler and Neil MacLeod

In this episode of Reinventing Real Estate, Jenna Harris and Jamie Harris are joined by Dominic Butler and Neil MacLeod, Founding Partners of Halcyon - one of the most exciting names in London’s Co-living scene. From their beginnings as lawyers at Nabarro, to helping shape the early days of The Collective, and now leading an award-winning development company with over 800 Co-living units delivered and 1,400 more in the pipeline, Dom and Neil share their journey, philosophy and blueprint for the next evolution of urban living.We explore:- The evolution of Co-living - how the sector has matured from concept to institutional-grade asset class and where it’s headed next - Halcyon’s development philosophy - pairing design-led, community-focused schemes with commercial discipline- Sui Generis vs. C1 - examining the rise of C1 in Co-living delivery and the benefits and challenges of both planning routes- Design intelligence - why a perfectly planned 18 sqm unit outperforms a larger, less efficient one- Operational excellence - lessons from Folk and how energy management, data and retention define performance- Investor Insights - strong demand, exceptional retention and the road to yield convergence with BTR- Partnership and purpose - why Halcyon only builds with aligned capital and aims to leave a lasting legacy in LondonIf you’re an investor, developer, or forward-thinker exploring the living sectors, this episode offers a masterclass in how to build Co-living that’s smart, scalable and sustainable.Follow, subscribe and join the conversation as we continue to reinvent real estate.Stay up to date: 👉 Subscribe now to stay updated on upcoming episodes!👉 For more insights, follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrisassociates/• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harrisassociates/👉 Listen on Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube.