Digs Findr – Student Accommodation Finder and Landlord Listing Platform

Digs Findr is a platform created to support students who are searching for accommodation, particularly those who are unfamiliar with the local rental market or new to a city. The platform collects accommodation listings by web scraping local rental agency websites and presents them in a unified and accessible interface. This reduces the effort required for students to browse multiple rental platforms individually.

In addition, landlords can use Digs Findr to advertise their properties directly to the student demographic, helping them fill vacancies more efficiently. The platform serves as a bridge between students looking for accommodation and property owners offering rentals, ensuring that both parties benefit from a simple, focused and student-friendly experience.

Key Features

• Aggregated Listings: Automatically scrapes local rental agency sites and centralises all student accommodation options in one place.
• Student Focused Search: Allows students to filter, browse and compare accommodation near their universities.
• Landlord Property Listings: Enables landlords to post and manage their rental properties for student tenants.
• Built for Accessibility: Designed by students for students, with a clear and user-friendly interface.
• Secure Backend: Express.js server with MongoDB storage for property data, user details and listing information.
• Fast Front End: React and Vite powering a responsive and lightweight user experience.