# Digital Nomad Rental Housing Startup Belooga Makes Home Searches For Remote Workers Easier By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-09-30 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-searches References: [betalist](https://betalist.com/startups/belooga) & [belooga.co](http://belooga.co/) The digital nomad lifestyle is becoming increasingly prevalent, as technology enables people to work remotely and lead more independent lives, which is where this home searches platform comes in. Currently in beta, Belooga is a new [rental housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zepo-rental) venture based in Portugal and co-founded by Andrea Rocca and Rosanna Lopes. With an aim of making [home searches for digital nomads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorted-nomad) easy, the startup delivers "the best laptop-friendly homes" straight into your inbox. Recently added housing includes residences in exotic locations such as Chiang Mai, Buenos Aires and Cape Town. So far 44 different cities have been added by Belooga spotters, making the platform ideal for those with a serious case of [wanderlust](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomadmania) and very flexible jobs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Nomad Lifestyle:** The trend of working remotely and leading independent lives, especially for digital nomads, is becoming increasingly prevalent. - **Remote Work Housing:** The trend of finding digital nomad-friendly housing options, especially in exotic locations, is increasing in popularity. - **Virtual Home Searches:** The trend of virtual home searches that offer personalized recommendations based on specific digital nomad needs is on the rise. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can disrupt the digital nomad market by offering rental options that cater specifically to this growing consumer group. - **Technology:** Technology companies can innovate by creating virtual home search platforms that provide personalized recommendations based on the specific needs of digital nomads. - **Travel and Hospitality:** Travel and hospitality businesses can embrace the digital nomad trend by offering work-friendly accommodations and packages that cater to the needs of remote workers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Nomad Career Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-nomad-jobs.md) - [Social Digital Nomad Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/citizen-remote-app.md) - [Nomadic Professional Handbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nomads-handbook-for-coworking-spaces.md) - [Remote Work Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotfinder.md) - [Global Remote Workforce Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hofy.md) - [Connective Remote Working Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creare.md) - [Remote Workspace Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-hunt.md) - [Connective Remote Work Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-studio1.md) - [Digital Nomad Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sorted-nomad.md)