Flatmateclick.co.uk Review

Layout

The layout is simple and clear. The home page display gives you the option of choosing whether you are looking for a room or want to let your room. The site also offers a preview option for a quick search. Entering a few parameters will bring up a list of potential tenant or lettings profiles for you to look through and choose. The customer testimonials on the homepage are a good way to gauge the popularity and effectiveness of this site. It’s well laid out, uncluttered, and features are easy to find and use.

 

Features

Again, like many of the other websites that offer a similar service, flatmateclick.co.uk allows you to either list your room for rent or search for a room to rent. Once you register, you search for and view the various profiles on the site, as well as get updates and emails from the site regarding any new matches.

 

The site offers some nice advanced features – you can specify lifestyle, habits, house amenities etc in room parameters, access a detailed map of the area, a community resource toolbar. For people looking for a room to rent, it can help refine your search and narrow it to closer matches. And if you’re looking to give your room for rent, adding these parameters gives your listing more exposure and greater advantage.

 

Customer Support

Any questions, queries and problems can be emailed at customerservice@flatmateclick.co.uk or you can call the office at 0800 4049187 (between the hours of 9am & 5pm, Monday through Friday). There are also a set of FAQs on the site that can be consulted if needed.

 

Fees

£17 for 7 days service

£27 for 30 days service

£42 for 90 days service

£52 for 365 days service

 

If you want to take advantage of advanced search features and parameters, you’d need to pay a membership fee. The fee is again on the higher side when compared to other similar websites.

 

Ease of Use

Setting up your profile is done in three easy steps. In the first step, it asks you to specify basic information about yourself like name, location, contact details, etc. In the second step you can specify your preferences e.g. a non-smoker, parking facility. In the third step, upload your photo or room photos, and you’re ready to start contacting people. All of these bits of information can be edited at any time.

 

Clear instructions are given regarding the use of various features on the site. The preview option is a great and convenient addition. However, page load time can be a concern which is a little frustrating at times.

 

Effectiveness

The advanced profile feature gives more details and helps in finding something that meets your needs. The site has good potential with its processes and features well defined. Finding what you need should be quick but may take a little longer than easyroommate.com as it has a smaller member count.