5 amenities that close long-stay contracts in flex-living (mobility included)

The mistake of thinking about amenities like it's 2018

In 2018, every flex-living competed with the same kit: gym, pool, terrace, coworking, laundry. In 2026 that no longer differentiates anyone.

Today's flex-living tenant looks for real day-to-day utility, not photos for Instagram. Here are the 5 amenities that actually move the needle.

1. Electric mobility with your brand

The most undervalued amenity and the most used daily. A fleet of e-bikes with the building's branding:

• Gets used every day (unlike the pool).
• Appears in every review.
• Builds tenant loyalty (changing buildings = losing the bike).

2. Coworking with a 27" monitor and a proper chair

"A long table" is not enough. The professionals filling flex-living work remotely 4–6 hours a day. They need a real setup: 27" monitor, ergonomic chair, soundproofed calls.

3. Laundry service with a booking app

Shared laundry is broken. Booking a slot via app is what separates a 5-star experience from a 2-star one. Operators who have migrated to systems like Wash-Up report NPS improvements of +12 points.

4. Internal networking (monthly events)

Flex-living tenants usually arrive in the city alone. Monthly building events (dinner, breakfast, after-work) are the amenity that DOESN'T show on the website but multiplies contract renewals.

5. Genuinely pet-friendly (with services)

If you're going to accept pets, do it right: dog-park area, bag dispenser, dog wash, partnership with a vet and dog-walker.

Why mobility is the amenity with the best ROI

Of the 5, electric mobility has the highest ROI because:

• Low cost per tenant (diluted across the shared fleet).
• Very high adoption (78% average usage among partner operators).
• Permanent visibility (the tenant sees it every time they come and go).
• Data for ESG reporting that your investors want to see.

Conclusion

The amenities that sold in 2018 no longer sell. In 2026, flex-living wins with real utility, data and branding. Electric mobility with your brand makes a difference on all 4 axes at once.

Want to include CityFlow mobility as an amenity in your building? Talk to sales.