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
Market Insight

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.

26 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Product
Rex Software is now connected to Home
Product

Rex Software is now connected to Home

Rex Software connects to Home via API feed. Listings sync automatically, with updates flowing through every 15 minutes on active feeds.

1 Mar 2026 · 1 min read

The impartial property page: what buyers see before contacting an agent
Product

The impartial property page: what buyers see before contacting an agent

Every property on Home has an impartial page: details, photos and local price context presented without agent branding. Here is what that means for buyers.

15 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Renting through Home: how our lettings search works
Product

Renting through Home: how our lettings search works

Find rental properties on Home.co.uk. A guide to using our lettings search: location, filters, map view, and what to expect when you enquire on a property to rent.

10 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Getting a removals quote through Home: how it works
Product

Getting a removals quote through Home: how it works

Home has a removals marketplace built into the platform. Here is what to expect when you request quotes, and when to start the process to avoid a last-minute scramble.

1 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

Street.co.uk CRM integration: connect your Street feed to Home
Product

Street.co.uk CRM integration: connect your Street feed to Home

Street.co.uk connects to Home via API. Once authorised, your listings publish automatically and stay in sync throughout the day.

1 Feb 2026 · 1 min read

How to search for a property on Home: a guide for buyers
Product

How to search for a property on Home: a guide for buyers

Start your property search on Home with location search, map view, radius search and filters. A practical guide for buyers to find homes for sale across the UK.

15 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

How property listings work on Home: what agents upload, what buyers see
Product

How property listings work on Home: what agents upload, what buyers see

A guide for estate agents on how listings work on Home: claimed vs unclaimed properties, how to upload via CRM or directly, and what buyers see on the impartial property page.

10 Jan 2026 · 1 min read

Meet Inigo: the AI assistant for estate agents on Home
Product

Meet Inigo: the AI assistant for estate agents on Home

Inigo launched in December 2025 as Home's built-in AI assistant for estate agents. It handles valuations, canvassing leads and routine buyer questions so agents can spend more time on the work that matters.

15 Dec 2025 · 1 min read

Why your Otto reports sound like you: training on your writing style
Product

Why your Otto reports sound like you: training on your writing style

Otto's StyleProfileService learns from your existing RICS reports so AI-drafted text matches your voice and phrasing. Here is how it works and why it matters.

10 Dec 2025 · 1 min read

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