Who this article is for
New lot owners signing up to Cohabit
Existing owners who want to understand how the owner setup flow works
Before you start
To set up your Owner profile, you’ll need:
A valid email address
A valid mobile phone number (used for verification)
Access to your email and phone to receive verification codes
You can sign up using:
A desktop web browser
A mobile browser (iOS or Android)
The Cohabit iOS app
Step-by-step: signing up as an Owner
Step 1 – Enter your email and verify it
Open Cohabit (web or iOS app).
On the sign-up screen, enter your email address.
We’ll send a 4-digit verification code to your email.
Enter the code to confirm your email.
Your email becomes your login ID for Cohabit.
Step 2 – Enter your phone number and verify it
Enter your mobile phone number.
We’ll send a 4-digit SMS code.
Enter the code to verify your number.
Your phone number helps keep your account secure.
Step 3 – Create a password and accept terms
Create a password for your Cohabit account.
Confirm your password.
Click Continue.
Step 4 – Finalise your profile
You’ll now be asked to complete your profile so Cohabit can tailor your experience.
You’ll be prompted to:
Enter your first and last name
Choose what best describes you:
Buyer
Lot owner
Strata manager
Selecting Lot owner ensures you see owner-specific features like apartment connections, payments, and owner-only building insights.
Step 5 – Enter the platform and connect your first apartment
Once your profile is complete, you’ll be taken inside the Cohabit platform.
At this point:
A prompt appears asking you to connect your first apartment
You can:
Search for your apartment address
Enter your apartment number
Select your occupancy type
Important to note:
Connecting an apartment is recommended, but not mandatory
You can skip this step and continue using Cohabit
You can connect an apartment later at any time from the Apartments section
Step 6 – Apartment connection and verification
If you choose to connect your apartment:
Your request is submitted to Cohabit
Ownership is verified to protect privacy
Once verified, you’ll gain full owner access to:
The My Apartments tab
Owner-only building insights
Payments and levy tracking
What happens next?
Once you’re inside Cohabit, you can:
View and research building profiles
Connect additional apartments
Track payments and levies
Access expert insights once available
Next Steps:
FAQs
Can I skip connecting my apartment during sign-up?
Yes. You can skip this step and connect your apartment later from the Apartments section.
Why does Cohabit verify apartment ownership?
Verification helps protect sensitive building and owner data and ensures only authorised users see owner-only information.
Can I connect more than one apartment?
Yes. You can add multiple apartments at any time.
What if I chose the wrong profile type?
You can update your profile later in account settings or contact Cohabit support via in-app chat.