A new free online property portal has launched in the UK, shaking up the market with its promise of no-charge listings. Find My Move, founded by Hampshire letting agent Mark Vine and housing expert Chris Moss, has attracted over 6,600 agencies and more than 9,000 individual subscribers since its inception.
Disgruntled agents have long complained about the hefty fees associated with listing properties on established portals. Mr Vine revealed that conversations with frustrated agents had highlighted a pressing need for an alternative solution – one that wouldn't break the bank at a time when many businesses are struggling financially.
The portal currently boasts over 435,000 homes for sale and more than 58,000 rental properties, with subscriber numbers growing by approximately 3,000 each month. The website has also attracted over 200,000 visitors in the past three months – of which over half are actively searching for a property.
Unlike other platforms, Find My Move generates revenue through advertising and commercial partnerships rather than charging agents and landlords for listings. Mr Moss stressed that expanding its user base across the UK is the company's top priority, with plans to make the platform accessible and beneficial for all parties involved in the property journey.
The founders are committed to keeping the portal free for agents and landlords indefinitely, aiming to fuel growth and raise awareness within the competitive UK property market. This could potentially disrupt the dominance of established portals that have long charged substantial fees for listings.