StayDuo, a Greece-based housing platform, is introducing a business-minded approach to shared living that prioritizes safety, compatibility and transparency. Aimed at students, young professionals and international movers, StayDuo combines face verification, lifestyle-based matching and a digital roommate agreement so that people can live together with fewer risks and clearer expectations.
A market shaped by higher rents and mobility
Greek urban centers especially Athens, Thessaloniki and Patras have seen sustained demand for rooms near universities and employment hubs. For renters, the real bottleneck is no longer finding any listing; it is identifying the right roommate and agreeing on house rules before moving in. StayDuo addresses this gap with filters that reflect everyday life: schedule, cleanliness, language, neighborhood and budget.
Safety by design
Trust is the first business requirement in co-living. StayDuo introduces profile verification with face matching, helping ensure that users interact with real people from the outset. Community report/block tools and granular privacy controls raise the baseline of trust and reduce moderation overhead.
“We’re making co-living predictable,” said Alexandros Deligiannis, CEO of Stayduo. “Verification, compatibility and documented agreements turn a high-friction decision into a clear process.”
Matching what actually drives satisfaction
Traditional classified ads optimize for square meters and price. StayDuo’s smart matching focuses on lifestyle signals—work/study hours, noise tolerance, cleaning habits and communication style—that correlate with real satisfaction after move-in. The result is shorter shortlists, more relevant conversations and higher viewing-to-lease conversion.
A digital roommate agreement for fewer disputes
StayDuo formalizes expectations with a digital roommate agreement. Housemates can document how rent and bills are split, set a cleaning rota, define rules for guests and pets, and agree on a notice period. The agreement is signed digitally and stored in one place, creating a single source of truth that reduces misunderstandings and supports fair conflict resolution.
Designed for Greece, useful to internationals
The platform supports eight languages—Greek, English, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, and Vietnamese so Erasmus students and expats can navigate housing across Greece and Cyprus with ease. Whether you’re seeking student housing in Athens or sharing a larger apartment near a business district, the same safety-first, compatibility-driven framework applies.
How StayDuo works
- Create a profile and set criteria that matter (schedule, cleanliness, language, budget, area).
- Connect and chat with compatible matches in-app.
- Agree and sign a digital roommate agreement that outlines house rules and responsibilities.
- Move in confidently, with expectations aligned.
Why it matters to the housing ecosystem
As rents rise and mobility increases, tools that lower risk, improve match quality and document agreements create value for renters, private landlords and co-living operators alike. By shifting the focus from generic listings to verified people and clear contracts, StayDuo helps reduce churn and disputes key drivers of hidden costs in the rental market.
