What we do
Founded in October 2012, Boxyroom helps you to find your ideal rental space in a different city or country when you’re temporarily moving for work, studies or even play. Online rental frauds are happening everyday on the Internet. So it is important that you stay safe while you reserve your rental space in foreign cities.
Once you have secured your rental space with the landlord, you can move into your new home as soon as you arrive at your destination. No more wasting time and money staying at hotels or hostels with your luggage to start hunting for a suitable place to stay.
The Story
It all started when the founder's friend rented a flat in Paris for 6 months using Craigslist to attend a culinary course there. He paid one-month deposit of 1,200 Euros to the landlord directly and was asked to show up at the rented apartment on the agreed arrival date. Once he got there, the apartment was owned by someone else and not for rent. The fake landlord was uncontactable. He was stranded in a foreign land. Poor chap.
We knew there’s a better way to rent a long-term space overseas. The idea for Boxyroom was born.
In October 2012 we unveiled Boxyroom to the world, making the lives of those who are searching for a rental space overseas easier, less frustrating and safer for the community.
Reserve your rental property with ease
Search for property
Enter the city or country where you plan to rent.
Submit application
Fill up and send pre-tenancy application form to landlord.
Reserve your space
Once the landlord has selected you as a suitable tenant, you can secure the property by transferring a deposit equivalent to one month rent to Boxyroom within 48 hours of approval.
Move In
Once you've signed the rental agreement with the landlord, hand the payment code to the landlord.
Deal direct with tenants
List property
List your property for free in a few easy steps.
Receive applications
Screen potential tenants using the build-in application forms. Select your preferred tenant.
Welcome tenant
The selected tenant will secure the rental space by transferring a one-month deposit to Boxyroom. We will safeguard the deposit until the tenant moves in.
Receive deposit
Once you have signed the rental agreement with your tenant, the tenant will hand you a payment code to withdraw your deposit. Log in to your account, select the relevant property to enter the payment code. You will receive your payment code in your Paypal account within 24 hours.