Bringing Co-Living Communities to Australia
micro.space is a Sydney-based asset manager and operator, introducing purpose-designed and purpose-built co-living communities to Australia. micro.space manages every aspect of origination, financing, construction, marketing and operation of these communities.
Co-living is a growing niche asset class in the residential property sector. Co-living provides all-inclusive communal living with private bedrooms and shared community space and offers residents more affordable and flexible living arrangements.
micro.space combines space, community, services and technology into one integrated product that delivers the best experience for residents.
Our class-leading design and purpose-built construction strike a thoughtful balance between personal and shared space.
Live
- Central locations close to public transport and employment hubs
- Private bathrooms in every unit
- Single bill for rent and services
Create
- Free onsite co-working space
- Professional meeting rooms
- Fully equipped creative space
Connect
- Professional networking opportunities
- Lectures and cultural events
- Run your own events and functions
About micro.space
micro.space, founded by Michael Ossege and John Zappia, was established with the vision of creating a network of co-living communities in cities around Australia. In order to execute this vision, Michael and John have assembled a team with expertise and experience in financing, constructing and managing large-scale, specialised residential real estate projects.
Michael Ossege, Founder & CEO
With over 10 years of experience in student housing and funds management, Michael has expertise across all elements of residential real estate incuding origination, financing and delivery of large-scale projects.
In his role as Head of Financial Analysis at Campus Living Villages, a global leader in on-campus student accommodation with 45,000 beds under management, Michael helped grow the company’s portfolio by 10,000 beds and successfully refinanced a 10,000-bed portfolio in the United States.
Following his time at Campus Living Villages, Michael joined the University of Sydney’s investment team and managed a $600 million fund within the university’s endowment.
Michael holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Finance from Macquarie University and a Graduate Certificate in Economics from the University of Sydney.
michael.ossege@micro.space
0416 181 474
John Zappia, Founder & Head of Real Estate
John has been a lawyer for almost 20 years practising in areas such as real estate, construction, banking, finance and commercial and corporate projects.
John also worked at Campus Living villages, initially providing legal expertise for Australian development projects, then as Global General Counsel across development, compliance and operations in four countries.
After leaving Campus Living Villages, John established Mayweathers, a boutique commercial law firm, along with two other partners.
John holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from Macquarie University and is an admitted solicitor of the High Court of Australia, Supreme Court of New South Wales and Supreme Court of South Australia. John was admitted as a public notary of the Supreme Court of New South Wales in 2015.
john.zappia@micro.space
0403 969 474
