Home Journal
Notes on where Britain lives.
Market insight from our own data, product news, and the odd strong opinion. From the team at Home.
Best estate agents in Birmingham 2026: how to find the right one
Birmingham spans everything from Edgbaston's prime Victorian streets to Digbeth's regeneration corridor. Here is how to find the right estate agent for your specific area and price point.
Why stock levels matter more than prices for reading the property market
Asking prices are a lagging signal. Housing stock levels are a leading one. Here is why supply is the number to watch when buying or selling in the UK.
Checking broadband at your new address before you move
Home checks broadband availability at your new address across around 16 ISPs before you move in. Here is how it works and why address-level checking matters more than a coverage map.
How to claim your estate agency on Home.co.uk
A step-by-step guide to claiming and verifying your estate agency profile on Home.co.uk, so your listings, contact details and logo appear correctly.
Apex27 is connected to Home
Apex27 connects to Home via API feed. Listings and status updates sync automatically, keeping your availability accurate for buyers and renters.
Why surveyors are choosing AI-assisted drafting
More chartered surveyors are adopting AI drafting tools. We look at what is driving the shift, what the practical benefits are, and what good adoption looks like.
The moving checklist: everything between offer accepted and completion
A clear checklist of everything you need to do between offer accepted and completion day: conveyancing, survey, mortgage, searches, exchange and completion.
DezRez and Rezi: push integration live on Home
DezRez and Rezi connect to Home via push integration. Your CRM sends updates to Home when they happen, removing the polling interval entirely.
Conveyancing through Home: what the process looks like end to end
Conveyancing is the legal process that transfers property ownership. Here is what it involves from offer accepted to completion, and how Home connects you with solicitors.
The seasonal property market: when do homes actually sell fastest?
UK property has clear seasonal patterns, but the month matters less than your local supply picture. Here is what the data shows about selling times across the year.
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