Shortlife housing co-ops did have very low rents back in the 80's.Since theb mid 90's rents have been similar to HA's. I lived in a co-op house in Kennington and spent the best part of a year transforming it from a derelict shell into a warm comfortable home. After 8 years the council took it back and housed a large family in it. We formed a group within our co-op and built 10 beautiful houses on Telegraph Hill where I still live. Our house is beautiful and we pay ?102.00 a week to live here.