Is it free to use the website?
Absolutely! It's free to search, register as a member and place adverts.
How do I advertise my spare room?
If you are looking to advertise a room or multiple rooms for rent, you can sign up to become a member of the site then place an Ad and select the (Rooms for Rent) tab.
I am looking for a room to rent, what should I do first?
You can try the homepage search module first. Begin your search by selecting the radio button (Find a flatmate or tenant). If you would prefer to choose more options for your search, then we suggest you click the (Room Wanted) tab and use the basic or advanced search. But don't stop there you may also want to place a Room Wanted Ad, and hope that a good landord finds you!
Is Room Portal just for advertising rooms?
Room Portal is the name of the website because we focus mostly on rooms for rent. However, the reality is that a lot of landlords rent out a whole property as a flatshare to several tenants. Therefore, you may find many whole properties on the website that are either suitable for tenants looking to flatshare or families looking to live together.
How many Ads will I have to place if I have more than one room for rent?
We understand that as a landlord you may have multiple rooms for rent and that your time is valuable. Therefore we have ensured that you can post your multiple rooms for rent in a single Room for Rent Ad.
Is there a restriction on the number of ads placed?
We understand that there are many experienced landlords out there and experience is what counts. If you are an experieced landlord you may find that it is time to take control and cut costs. There is no need to let your property out via an Estate Agent when you could do it yourself. Room Portal gives you the means to minimise your costs and maximise your profits. Moreoever, you do not have to pay us a penny!
I've heard that Room Portal offers unlimited advertising for free, is that true?
Well, unlimited anything is a myth in today's world. Nonetheless, we have decided to take the unique approach and really offer unlimited advertising for free. Unlike our competitors, we believe some things in life should be free.
How do I get my ads to come up on top of the search results?
There are some landlords that may be time constrained i.e. need to rent out a property asap so they may need more visibility on search results. Therefore, we have placed an option for site users to upgrade their ads to bold listing, which will help their ad appear on top of the search results of the geographical location.
I need a room urgently what is the best method to find one?
We would suggest that you first register to use the website. Afterwards place a bold listing for Room Wanted which will also give you early access to landlords that have just placed ads. This will then give you more leverage than other room seekers as your Room Wanted Ad will be on top of the search results. Moreover, your early access to contact details of recently placed ads (within last 7 days) will certainly help you contact the best ads before most other site users.
I am new to London and looking for a room for rent.
We would like to welcome everyone in the UK to use the site and for those who have just come from abroad we would like to go the extra mile to make your experience the same as users that have local town knowledge. We have an advanced mapping system which will allow site users to view properties on the map and at street level and we will even help you plan the journey to ensure your viewing goes smoothly. Please press the transit tab when you are on the ad details page and you will get a choice of travel routes to the property.