GaffSwipeA watchlist you'll use
Saved places stay in one list with notes. If a place gets let, you'll see that too.
Launching first in Manchester
Swipe right on your next home.
Student houses near your uni, one card at a time. Save the ones you love, find people to share with, and message landlords directly.
Coming soon to iPhone and Android. Free for students.
How it works
House hunting without the 40 open tabs.
Set your uni, budget and room count. GaffSwipe shows you places that fit, one at a time, so you can decide quickly.
Swipe
Right to save a place, left to pass. Changed your mind? Undo brings back your last swipe.
Shortlist
Everything you saved lands in your watchlist. Add notes and compare places side by side.
Enquire
Message the landlord in the app. The exact address is shared once they accept your enquiry.
View in person
Go and see it before you sign or pay anything. Every time.
Built for students
Everything a student house hunt needs.
Prices per room, bills shown up front, and the legal details that tell you whether a landlord is doing things properly.
Find housemates
Social is a roommate board you can search by university, city or postcode. Verified students only by default.
Verified badges
Students verify with a university email. Landlords verify by phone, with extra checks for ID and ownership.
The details that matter
Every listing shows its EPC rating, deposit, deposit protection scheme, council tax band and HMO licence status.
Safety first
We never touch your money.
Rental scams spike every summer, and students are the main target. GaffSwipe never takes deposits, holding fees or rent, so nobody can ask you to pay "through GaffSwipe".
- Never send money before you've viewed a place in person.
- Never send ID documents over chat.
- We check messages for bank details and payment links, and warn you when we find them.
- Listings priced well below the local average go to a person for review.
- You can report or block anyone from any screen in two taps.
- We don't show your exact location to anyone, ever.
For landlords and agents
Fill your rooms with students who've already said yes.
Every enquiry comes from a student who saved your place. You can list a whole house or individual rooms, each with its own price.
- List from your phone in about ten minutes.
- No listing fees and no subscriptions.
- See who's interested, and reply in the app.
- Compliance checks are built in: EPC, deposit cap, HMO licence.
- Verified landlords get a badge and rank higher in the feed.
Reviews
What students say
No reviews yet. We're new.GaffSwipe launches in Manchester soon. Reviews from real students and landlords will appear here once people have used the app. We won't make them up.
FAQ
Questions
Is GaffSwipe free?
Yes, for students. Landlords don't pay to list either. We charge them a 5% commission only when a let is agreed through the app.
Where does it work?
We're launching in Manchester first, then expanding to more cities in England. Listings in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland come later, because the rental law is different there.
Do I pay my deposit or rent through GaffSwipe?
No, never. We don't handle deposits, holding fees or rent. If anyone asks you to pay through GaffSwipe, it's a scam. Please report it.
Why can't I see the exact address?
To protect landlords and current tenants, listings show an approximate area. The exact address is shared once a landlord accepts your enquiry.
Is there a website version?
No. GaffSwipe is an iPhone and Android app only. This website is just information about the app.
Who can use it?
Anyone aged 18 or over. Students can get a Verified Student badge with a university email address.
How do I delete my account?
In the app, go to Profile → Privacy → Delete account. It's permanent, and we explain what happens to your data in our privacy policy.
Your next house is a swipe away.
Coming soon to iPhone and Android.