# Foreign House-Finding Sites Boxyroom Makes it Easier for Travelers to Find Lodging Abroad By Michael Hines | Published 2012-12-19 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boxyroom References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/homes_housing/peer-to-peer-housing-site-connects-foreign-tenants-landlords/) & [boxyroom](http://boxyroom.com/) Finding housing abroad just got infinitely easier thanks to Boxyroom. Boxyroom is a Singapore-based company that connects foreigners to landlords around the world. Travelers can [browse and apply for housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peertopeer-rental) from the comfort of their home country. In addition, landlords can list their properties for rent. The application of a prospective applicant is sent to the landlord for judgement. If approved, Boxyroom collects payment from the new tenant and gives them a payment code in return. The new tenant then gives the payment code to the landlord, who can collect their payment from Boxyroom. Finding a [place to live abroad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/migroot) is a nightmare at best. Contacting landlords and filling out applications is a pain to do at home, but it’s even tougher when you’re trying to secure a place to live that’s halfway around the world. The site is in its infancy, so it may take some time for its listings to fill up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Remote House-hunting:** Using online platforms like Boxyroom, travelers can browse and apply for housing abroad from the comfort of their home country. - **Global Landlord Connections:** Companies like Boxyroom connect foreigners with landlords around the world, making it easier for landlords to list their properties for rent and reach a wider audience. - **Streamlined Payment Processes:** Services like Boxyroom facilitate secure payment transactions between tenants and landlords, eliminating the need for complicated international transfers and ensuring a hassle-free rental experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can leverage platforms like Boxyroom to expand their reach and attract foreign tenants to their rental properties. - **Travel & Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can benefit from remote house-hunting services like Boxyroom, enhancing the overall experience for travelers seeking accommodation abroad. - **Fintech:** The FinTech industry can explore opportunities to develop innovative payment solutions that facilitate secure and streamlined transactions between tenants and landlords in the global rental market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cost-Effective Housing Exchange Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-exchange.md) - [Social Network Room Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flatx.md) - [Long-Distance Property Searches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/property-searches.md) - [Virtual Roommate Search Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roommate-search.md) - [AI-Powered Roommate-Matching Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-sector.md) - [Single-Room Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-rooms.md) - [AI Rental Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-rental.md) - [Flexible Coliving Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coliving-platform.md) - [AR Apartment Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-apartment.md)