Roomify

Your Student Housing Companion in South Africa

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Description

Roomify is a modern web platform built to help South African students find suitable accommodation, including NSFAS-approved rooms and private rentals. With easy-to-use filters, a smooth search experience, and responsive design, Roomify simplifies the student housing journey — from exploration to decision-making.

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Problem It Solves

Finding safe, affordable, and convenient student accommodation in South Africa can be a challenge — especially for NSFAS students. Roomify directly addresses this by:

• Offering both private and shared listings.
• Highlighting NSFAS-compatible options.
• Letting students filter by budget, sharing preferences, and location.
• Delivering a mobile-first, accessible experience for all users.

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Quick Start

To get started with Roomify:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/phenyo-code/roomify.git
   
   

2. Install the dependencies:

   cd roomify
   npm install
   

3. Start the development server:

   npm run dev
   
   

4. Open

http://localhost:3000

in your browser to begin exploring accommodation options!

Usage 'roomify.com'

Once the app is running, you can use Roomify to find accommodation by:

Search: Enter keywords or locations to find accommodation options.

Filter: Use the built-in filters to narrow down your search by room type (private or shared), NSFAS availability, and more.

View Details: Each listing provides more information about the accommodation, including pricing, location, and facilities.

Save & Share: Save your favorite listings and share them with others for feedback.