The Challenge

FlatMatch was conceived by a visionary Spanish entrepreneur who saw a 70% unmet need in the UK rental ecosystem. Unlike static real estate listings, the platform needed to:

  • Match tenants with suitable properties and flatmates based on lifestyle criteria
  • Allow agents and landlords to find ideal tenants with flexible listing options
  • Offer custom control panels, real-time communication, and smart search features for all user type
  • Handle high-volume data transactions and location-specific preferences across the UK

The Opportunity

FlatMatch aimed to:

  • Deliver a unique value proposition with the Flat Share Group feature, enabling compatible tenants to form housing groups
  • Provide intelligent matching services between landlords, agents, and renters
  • Automate alerts and messages around new listings, matches, and activity
  • Support a negotiation-based business model with flexible pricing and promo tools

Our Solution

We engineered a modular, scalable solution focused first on robust database architecture to accommodate high traffic and complex queries. Key components included:

  • Custom control panels for Estate Agents, Landlords, Tenants, and Flat Share Groups
  • Advanced matching engine that returned exact and near-match listings for various criteria
  • Google Maps & Reverse Geocoding integration for location-based listings and search
  • Automated alert systemfor matching criteria, property updates, and user messages
  • Multiple payment gateways including PayPal, Moneybookers, and Wire Transfer
  • Dynamic promo code systemtailored for an offer-driven rental industry
  • Admin dashboardto manage listings, members, payments, country-specific T&Cs, and discount programs

Key Features

  • Flat Share Group Formation: Match based on lifestyle and accommodation preferences
  • Real-Time Alerts & Messaging: Automated updates on listings, activity, and matching
  • Advanced Property Search Engine: Filter by location, preferences, and availability
  • Geo-Location Tools: Map views and direction support with Google Maps API
  • Custom User Portals: Different consoles for tenants, landlords, and estate agents
  • Flexible Payment Integration: Multi-method support for international users
  • Admin Control Center: Manage properties, users, payments, and communications with ease

Tech Stack

  • Backend: PHP 5.3, MySQL Server 5.0, Fedora Linux
  • Frontend: HTML, CSS2, AJAX, JavaScript, jQuery
  • APIs: Google Maps API, Reverse Geocoding
  • Utilities: XML, SVN Version Control System

Results You Can Measure

5000+Flatmate

and landlord connections enabled in the UK housing market

75%User Engagement

delivered through flat share group matchmaking and geo-powered search

100%Scalable

SaaS-like ecosystem created, ready for future expansion and localization

Product Impact

FlatMatch filled a critical gap in the UK rental space by transforming fragmented housing searches into a personalized,
community-driven rental journey—where landlords meet ideal tenants, and strangers become roommates.

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