So when’s the next update?
Since at Hemavi, we care about communicating with our community, we commit releasing updates to our platform at least every two weeks.
Got a suggestion? Try sending us a message, you might even see your name in the credits for a new feature we build thanks to you!
Live in Amsterdam & Home Page Rework.
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Feature:
Hemavi is now available in Amsterdam, Netherlands!
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Improvement:
Reworked & Improved the entire Home Page layout
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Improvement:
Fixed issue where certain pages on http://hemavi.com were not being indexed properly by search engines.
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Improvement:
Fixed certain issues faced by Users relating to client-side caching.
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Improvement:
Improved site performance on mobile.
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Bug fix:
Fixed issues where text was sometimes not translated correctly on the platform.
Browse Rooms Rework
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Feature:
The Browse Rooms (Map) feature is now available on mobile.
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Feature:
Added a room marker clustering feature on the Map, so that Users can get a better overview of all the rooms/apartments available on Hemavi.
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Improvement:
Greatly improved page performance, layout and usability.
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Improvement:
Improved site SEO and fixed indexing issues on search engines.
Tenants, team up!
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Feature:
Tenants can now team up via Hemavi, and apply for accommodation as a group.
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Feature:
Landlords can view which Tenants have teamed up together, as well as their ‘team synergy score’.
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Feature:
Tenants are now able to message other tenants.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue on mobile where page content was hidden when User was editing his/her own profile.
Live in Copenhagen!
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Feature:
Landlords can now rent out rooms or apartments in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Feature:
Tenants can now find rooms or apartments in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Feature:
Users in Denmark can directly download the contract template in pdf form, in either English or Danish.
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Other:
Removed a pop-up on the Home Page where User had to define whether they were a Landlord or a Tenant.
Apartment Support
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Feature:
Landlords can now list entire Apartments on Hemavi!
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Improvement:
Optimized performance & Improved site overall loading speed
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Improvement:
Emails will now always be sent in the User’s preferred language if supported, instead of defaulting to English.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue where navigation was broken if User came directly from specific third-party websites.
New Messages List
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Feature:
Added a new Messages List page, where all of User’s existing conversations can be viewed and accessed.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue where the message counter was not updating correctly sometimes.
Navigation Rework
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Improvement:
Reworked navigation entirely on mobile and desktop.
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Improvement:
Removed unusused components and improved site loading speed.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue where Tenant profiles were not showing.
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Other:
Removed Footer on certain pages on mobile
Minor bug fixes
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue where Landlrods having signed up before v2.0.0 couldn’t go through the new Onboarding process.
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Bug fix:
Photo preview when receiving a new messages was not loading properly.
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Bug fix:
Minor bug fixes & improvements
Minor bug fixes
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Bug fix:
Fixed a scrolling issue on mobile happening during the Landlord Sign Up flow.
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Bug fix:
Minor bug fixes.
Reworked the Sign Up flow
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Feature:
Users can now sign up and log into Hemavi using their Facebook or Google accounts.
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Improvement:
The entire Sign Up process on Hemavi has been redesigned to be more user-friendly, faster, and smoother.
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Improvement:
Greatly improved when signing up on mobile.
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Bug fix:
Minor bug fixes & improvements.
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Other:
New Landlords that sign up on Hemavi will now need to create a room before being allowed to access the Platform.
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Other:
Updated the minimum requirements for all Users when signing up.
Minor bug fixes & improvements
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Improvement:
Clarified the messaging to explain clearly why, when a User is not allowed to message another User.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with the ‘Recently Active’ filter always being on when browsing rooms or tenants.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue on mobile while messaging, where the message box didn’t appear correctly.
Added support for Swedish Emails
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Feature:
Users will now receive emails in Swedish if their account’s preferred language is Swedish.
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Feature:
Tenants can now message any Landlord, unless they don’t satisfy the Landlord’s Tenant gender preferences.
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Bug fix:
Fixed issue when User attempts to edit his/her profile.
Minor bug fixes & improvements
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Improvement:
Improved layout of Room Profile page
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue where User started creating a room on one device, but couldn’t continue the process on another device.
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Bug fix:
Fixed several bugs relating to general navigation
Added Blogging, UX Improvements & Bug Fixes
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Feature:
Added ‘Blogs’ section, where relevant content will be posted by the Hemavi team.
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Improvement:
Updated various pages so that the UI & language is more consistent throughout the platform.
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Improvement:
When on mobile, selecting a Room no longer opens a new tab.
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Improvement:
Removed a loading animation between each step of the Room Creation process.
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Improvement:
Improved general website performance
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Improvement:
Improved the layout of the ‘Chat Request’ pop-up.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with the chat request counter sometimes not updating properly.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with the Age sometimes only considering the Year of birth, and not the day and month.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with locations sometimes not being translated properly.
Added Premium accounts for Tenants & Faster deposit transfer for Landlords
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Feature:
Tenants can now purchase a 30-day Premium membership for 149 SEK, and gives them better visibility as well as a 100% discount on the Service Fee.
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Feature:
Landlords who connect their BankID are now entitled to receive the room deposit much faster.
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Improvement:
Added lazy loading to improve user experience when loading heavier pages.
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Improvement:
Fixed a navigation issue where User
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Other:
Updated the Hemavi service fee from 20% of the monthly rent, to a fixed 149 SEK.
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Other:
Updated the Hedvig Home Insurance discount from ‘first month free’ to ‘50% off for first four months'.
Added Settings page, discount code and contract procedure cancellation.
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Feature:
Users (both Tenants and Landlords) are now able to cancel contract procedures, as long as they haven’t signed it yet.
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Feature:
Tenants can now use the disount code feature to receive discounts on the Service Fee.
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Feature:
Added a Settings section where User can manage notifications, and personal preferences.
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Improvement:
Updated number of rooms per page from 6 to 15, and improved navigation.
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Improvement:
Added links to popular cities on the landing page.
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Improvement:
Made ‘Message’ button more visible when viewing a Room Profile on mobile.
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Improvement:
Improved general site loading speed, and optimized room photo sizing.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue when users try to upload a video as profile photo.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with the budget not showing properly on the user profile.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with emails not displaying properly on mobile.
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Bug fix:
Fixed some texts in the Messages section
Improved contract signature process and notifications.
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Feature:
Added a 'Learn More about Contracts' section accessible via Messages and any User Profile.
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Feature:
Users can now preview the rental agreement contract via the ‘Learn More about Contracts’ section.
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Feature:
Users can now use their Passport Number when signing Contracts, instead of only their Personnummer
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Feature:
Emails are now being sent to Users when they have unread messages.
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Feature:
Emails are now being sent to Tenants when new rooms have been added to their City, and to Landlords when new tenants have signed up in their City.
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Improvement:
When creating a room, the Move-In Date and the Duration are now answered separately when accessed on mobile.
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Bug fix:
Fixed UI issues related to using the platform on tablet.
Performance update
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Feature:
Added a Release Notes page accessible via the Footer.
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Feature:
Added a method to set the user’s browser language as default.
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Feature:
Added a link for users to purchase home insurance with Hedvig and receive the first month for free.
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Improvement:
Improved overall website loading speed and performance.
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Improvement:
Increase the room search radius when finding a room.
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Improvement:
Improved the Drafting Contract process for the Landlord.
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Improvement:
Improved the speed that the Landlord can connect Stripe to their account.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with photos uploaded from mobile not being supported.
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Bug fix:
Fixed UI issues related to using the platform on tablet.
Better notifications & improved UI.
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Feature:
Added a Press section, where you will be able to get the latest articles published online concerning Hemavi.
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Feature:
Added support for international phone numbers during the sign up process.
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Feature:
Updated the navigation bar so that when logged in, users can better access their messages.
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Feature:
Landlords can now crop/edit their photos when uploading room photos.
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Feature:
Added push notifications which notify the user (when logged in) that he has received a new message.
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Improvement:
Added email notifications when users receive messages from other users.
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Improvement:
Improved the layout of the pdf contract that is signed by Landlords & Tenants in Sweden.
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Improvement:
Updated the default sorting of the Tenants page, so that newer accounts are featured first.
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Improvement:
Clarified the text for emails sent throughout the contract signature process, and added clickable buttons within those emails.
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Improvement:
Improved the User Profile page UI, and improved general responsiveness for smaller screens.
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Bug fix:
Fixed a rare issue where the monthly rent sometimes shows up as null.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue where photos uploaded in portrait are rotated to landscape.
We’re live!
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Feature:
Updated hemavi.com with the latest features previously only available in beta.
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Feature:
Added a Contact Support page which can be accessed in the Footer.
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Improvement:
Improved the UI for when the User connects Facebook, LinkedIn or BankID to be more user-friendly.
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Improvement:
Room photo previews no longer scroll automatically.
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Improvement:
Improved message delivery speed when messages are sent by users to other users.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue on mobile, where the user is automatically zoomed in, and has to manually zoom out after.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with emails not not being received into the mailbox for Outlook users.
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Other:
Hemavi is now fully functional and available for the public!
UI & responsiveness update
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Feature:
In Messages, added more information about the person that the User is talking to. (e.g. Room Profile, User Profile)
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Improvement:
Improved general responsiveness on tablets.
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Improvement:
Improved the format of the date of birth input field during the sign up process.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with the contract-related fields not being prefilled correctly.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with Facebook, LinkedIn and BankID connections
UI & responsiveness update
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Feature:
Landlords can now add the full address of their room, instead of just the city.
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Improvement:
Improved general responsiveness on laptops and mobiles.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with smaller screens where the main call-to-action is not visible (e.g. Proceed)
UI & responsiveness update
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Improvement:
Improved UI for Messages (both for desktop and mobile)
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Improvement:
Removed bottom nav bar on mobile and updated main menu.
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Bug fix:
Fixed an issue with a user’s answers not being reflected correctly on his/her profile.
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Bug fix:
Fixed various minor issues related to responsiveness on smaller screens.
Soft Launch!
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Feature:
Users can browse rooms, find tenants, and can message each other.
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Feature:
Users can start contract procedures, sign contracts, and transfer payment for the room deposit.
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Other:
Access limited to beta users only
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Other:
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