Theo Fung
Build a tool to solve a HK housing problem
AppSubmitted May 14, 202664% student-authored
App title
PriceWatch
The app
4 components built
Problem
Many families in Hong Kong spend more than half their income on rent, but there is no simple way to compare flats by what they can actually afford.
What they built
A web tool where a renter enters their monthly income, sees their rent-to-income ratio, and compares several flats side by side.
Features (3)
Monthly income input
- ✓User can enter their monthly income
- ✓Income is used to calculate the rent-to-income ratio
Flat comparison list
- ✓At least 3 housing options are shown side by side
- ✓Each option shows rent, size, and district
Affordability ratio
- ✓User sees their ratio in under 3 clicks
- ✓Ratio is colour-coded green / amber / red