Don't rent blind.
UniScout connects students moving abroad with verified Local Inspectors already living on campus in your destination city. They visit your apartment in person and on live video so you can spot rental scams and hidden issues before you pay a cent.
73%
of international students sign a lease sight-unseen
€1 500
average deposit lost to rental fraud
€7.6B
lost to scams every year in France — rentals are a prime target
400 000
international students in France navigating a broken rental market
In-person visit
Your inspector physically visits the apartment — not a video walkthrough of old photos.
Live video call
Walk through every room in real-time over Zalo, WhatsApp, or Facebook Messenger.
Spot scams early
Catch fake listings, mismatched photos, and pressure tactics before you wire a deposit.
Written risk report
A structured checklist with photos and a Low / Medium / High risk rating, delivered within 24 h.
How it works
Submit the listing
Found an apartment abroad? Paste the listing link or address before you wire any money.
Pick a Local Inspector
Browse verified Local Inspectors already living in that city. We highlight ones from your university or country first.
Live video inspection
Your Local Inspector visits in person and walks you through the property on a live video call.
Get a risk report
A structured checklist becomes a Low / Medium / High risk report, so you know exactly what you are signing up for.
What students say
I was about to pay a €900 deposit on an apartment I'd never seen. My Local Inspector spotted that the photos were from a different floor entirely. Saved me from a scam in 20 minutes.
Bách T.
Vietnamese student, Paris
The video call was so detailed — she checked every outlet, showed me the water pressure, even asked the landlord about the neighbours. Way more than I expected for €20.
Minh N.
Vietnamese student, Bordeaux
My parents back home insisted on a verified inspection before they transferred any money. UniScout made it easy to give them peace of mind.
Phương L.
Vietnamese student, Paris
Common questions
For Local Inspectors
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