{
  "id": 8688693,
  "title": "From coworking to homes: Wao bets on flexible rents",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/dal-coworking-alle-case-wao-scommette-sugli-affitti-flessibili",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-20T13:09:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Il Sole 24 Ore",
    "slug": "il-sole-24-ore",
    "url": "https://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/dal-coworking-case-wao-scommette-affitti-flessibili-AJurMjHB"
  },
  "original_language": "it",
  "account": "Wao, a company part of the OneDay group, aims to double its revenue by entering the residential rental market. The company, founded in 2023, currently offers coworking services, event organization, and catering. In the first half of 2026, Wao's revenue grew by 28.7% to €2.3 million. The company plans to open 187 apartments in Milan's Certosa district on January 1, 2027, which is expected to drive growth and make residential services its main activity. The project, developed in partnership with RealStep, will offer flexible living options for young professionals and is expected to contribute to Wao's revenue exceeding €10 million next year.",
  "summary": "Renting an apartment for one night, for a few months, up to a maximum of one year. This is the type of business in which Wao – We Are Open (from the group...",
  "key_points": [
    "Wao bets on flexible rental of apartments from one night to a year.",
    "Company's revenue grew 28.7% in first half of 2026 to 2.3 million euros.",
    "187 apartments to be built in Milano Certosa from January 2027 to double revenues."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}