International students renting in London struggle with the complex move-in process and lack of guidance on tenancy agreements, rights, and scams.

Existing relocation services are too expensive (over £1000), and there is no affordable, student-focused app that bundles tenancy checking, council tax explanation, and scam prevention.

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May 14, 2026

App Concept

TenantStart

TenantStart is a mobile app that guides international students through renting in London: it checks tenancy agreements, explains council tax and right-to-rent, offers deposit protection verification, provides utility setup steps, and includes message templates for landlords. Affordable tiered pricing makes it a no-brainer for students.

Key Features

AI tenancy agreement checker highlighting risky clauses
Council tax and right-to-rent wizard with step-by-step guidance
Deposit protection verification checker
Built-in chatbot for scams and rights questions
Message templates for landlord communication

Target Users: International students (18-25) renting in London, especially first-time renters at universities like Imperial.

Revenue Model: Freemium with £19.99 per tenancy for full checks, or £4.99/month subscription for ongoing support.

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