About us

The story of Socials and all of us 🫂

A year ago, we built Socials, a network of WhatsApp communities for students moving to a new city. The idea was simply to connect students before they arrive so they don't feel alone.

It honestly helped thousands of students, but what we kept seeing in every single group, the conversation always came back to one topic...

→🏠Housing
The Socials team

Housing and student accommodation as being the hardest thing for a student.

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The problem no one was solving

Michael was heading to Rotterdam for his Erasmus semester. He spent weeks on five different platforms, messaging landlords who never replied, almost paying a deposit for a place he'd never seen.

And we got it, because we'd been there ourselves. Moving to a new city and trying to find a home from a distance is super stressful.

Student who found accommodation with Socials
Student with keys
Student in their new home
Student moving in
Student smiling
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From communities to housing

We realised the WhatsApp groups were great for connecting people, but they weren't solving the biggest problem. So we did something about it.

We partnered directly with trusted accommodation platforms. We built a system that scans thousands of listings, filters them and delivers the best matches straight to WhatsApp, the app students already have open all day.

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OUR MISSION 🚀

Making student housing easier, everywhere.

At Socials, we have one goal: to make finding student accommodation easier. Whether you move to a big city or a small town, we're here to help.

Today, Socials is Alex, Marco, Christina, Ismail, Josy, Marius, Nikita, and you. 💚

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Frequently asked questions 🙋🏻

How does Socials actually help me find a home?+
You tell us your city, budget, and when you want to move in. From that moment, we’re scanning 100+ housing platforms and our partner listings around the clock, so you don’t have to. The second a new listing hits the market that matches your criteria, you get it straight to your WhatsApp. Our housing partners’ listings get priority, meaning you often see them before anyone else. From there, it’s simple: you click, you book, and you save with an exclusive discount code.
How long does it usually take to find something?+
It depends on the city and your budget. Some students find a place within a week, others take a few weeks. Because we send you new matches the moment they go live, you’re always one of the first to know, giving you a real head start.
Can't I just search on Funda, Pararius, or other housing sites myself?+
You can, but you'd be searching only 2 or 3 out of 250+ sites. Most rooms get rented within hours of going live. By the time you check manually, the best listings already have dozens of applicants. Socials scans every major platform and our partner listings 24/7 and alerts you on WhatsApp within seconds of a new match going live, so you're always one of the first to apply.
Are the listings real and verified?+
Yes. We use multiple verification methods to flag and remove scam listings before they reach you. Our team actively monitors for suspicious patterns and removes fraudulent listings. On top of that, many listings come from trusted partners like University Living, Amber, Spotahome, Uniplaces and Housing Anywhere, who verify their inventory directly.
Do you have your own homes or apartments?+
No. We have housing partners and landlords. You book directly with them. We're not a landlord or a booking site, we find the right listings for you.

Submit your search. Let Socials do the rest.

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