I created a web app designed to help you and your friends find the best places to live in London and across the UK, taking into account commute times, work locations, and budgets.
(This is a passion project that I developed for my own use, and I’m not making any profit from it. If this is not allowed, please let me know, mods.)
Initially, I wrote some code to address my own struggle with the tedious process of finding rental accommodations in London that worked for me and my roommates. I realized it could be beneficial to share this tool with others for free.
Simply input the work locations, budgets, and maximum commute times for yourself and up to five friends, and you’ll get an instant list of available properties without needing to sign up or share personal details.
I often found it frustrating to spend hours searching for rental options that met my needs, only to discover that a great place was too far for one roommate or slightly above budget for another. My app solves this by allowing you to input each person’s work location, maximum travel time, and rental budget. Utilizing a comprehensive database of map data, TFL travel routes, walking paths, driving routes, and available properties, it provides you with listings that meet everyone’s criteria—saving you from hours of trial and error.
This sounds like a fantastic tool! Finding the right place to live, especially in a bustling city like London, can definitely be a challenge—especially when balancing the preferences of multiple housemates. Your web app seems like a great solution to streamline that process.
The ability to input individual work locations, commute times, and budgets makes it super user-friendly and tailored to each group’s unique needs. Plus, no sign-up or personal info required is a huge bonus for privacy-conscious users.
I can see this being really helpful for students, young professionals, or anyone relocating to a new area. It’s great that you took the initiative to turn your personal challenge into a resource for others. I’ll definitely check it out and share with friends who might benefit from it. Thank you for sharing your project, and kudos for giving back to the community!
This is an excellent initiative! The challenge of finding suitable rental accommodations, especially in a bustling city like London, can often lead to frustration and wasted time. Your web app seems like a game-changer for groups looking to streamline this process.
One aspect I think would further enhance the app could be incorporating user feedback on neighborhoods. Since you’re already leveraging commute times and budgets, adding qualitative data about the areas—such as safety, amenities, and community vibe—could help users make more informed decisions. Perhaps you could allow users to rate neighborhoods based on their experiences, which could enrich the rental search with personal insights.
Additionally, have you considered including a feature for visualizing commute routes? Users may benefit from seeing a map view of their potential daily journey rather than just relying on numbers. This would provide a more holistic understanding of how long it will actually take them to get to work.
Overall, I’m impressed with your project and its potential impact on the rental market in London. I look forward to seeing how it evolves!
Great Initiative! A Few Suggestions to Enhance Your App
As a London resident who has experienced the challenges of finding the perfect rental with friends, I appreciate your passion project and the potential it has to streamline the search process. Here are a few suggestions that could make your web app even more helpful: