London Stay

About The Client

London Stay is a student accommodation platform designed for international students planning to study in the United Kingdom. It bridges the gap between students and verified UK landlords.

Challenges

• International students lacked a reliable platform for verified UK accommodation.
• The search process was fragmented across multiple platforms.
• There was no mobile-first platform despite students primarily using smartphones.
• Landlords had no dedicated channel to target international students.

Our Approach

• Mapped the complete international student journey from offer letter to move-in.
• Designed separate user flows for students and landlords.
• Adopted a mobile-first design strategy.
• Developed website and mobile app simultaneously on a shared infrastructure.

Key Implementation

• Website Development: Built a fast, responsive platform with advanced search filters.
• Mobile App Development: Delivered a cross-platform app (iOS & Android).
• Verified Listings: Implemented landlord identity verification and property validation.
• Smart Search: Developed map-based search and real-time availability indicators.
• Booking System: Created end-to-end booking flow including enquiry, agreement signing, and secure payments.

Results & Outcomes

• 85% increase in confirmed bookings within six months.
• 78% inquiry-to-booking conversion rate.
• Reduced accommodation search time from 3-4 weeks to just 4-7 days.
• Zero fraud complaints due to strict property verification systems.