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Why Domovita? What Makes Us Different

If you have ever wondered how much it should cost an agent to list a property online, you are not alone. Domovita was built around a simple commitment: listing is free for agents, forever. What you get from us does not depend on how much you spend.

Domovita was built to work differently. Here is how.

Fair Lead Distribution - Not Pay-to-Win

On Domovita, valuation leads cannot be bought, and the only paid placement is a clearly-labelled featured slot.

Our valuation panel shares each lead with up to three agents covering the postcode district, using a weighted random draw that favours agents who have had fewer leads so far. Where three or fewer agents cover an area, each of them gets every lead.

Featured slots are capped per postcode area, so one agent cannot fill the top of every search. Featured properties appear above the other results and are labelled "Paid promotion"; the order of everything else cannot be bought. If all slots in an area are taken, the next agent joins a waitlist.

In one sentence: Listing is free, lead allocation cannot be bought, and the one paid option - a featured listing - is optional, labelled "Paid promotion" and capped per area.

The Neighbourhood, Not Just the Photos

A price, some photos and a location pin are not enough information to make the biggest financial decision of your life.

Where the data is available for the property, a Domovita listing includes:

  • Running cost estimates - council tax, energy bills and water rates where we can source them, plus typical broadband and insurance costs, shown together as an estimated monthly total
  • Flood risk - from the Environment Agency in England and Natural Resources Wales in Wales, with no registration required
  • Air quality - DEFRA data showing pollution levels for the area
  • Broadband speeds - the maximum predicted speeds for the postcode from Ofcom, not just "fast" or "superfast" labels
  • Nearby schools - the closest schools with Ofsted ratings and distance (not catchment areas)
  • EPC data - where the property's certificate is on the government register, its annual energy costs, CO2 emissions and improvement recommendations - not just the colour-coded badge
  • On-page calculators - stamp duty, mortgage and affordability for homes for sale, and rental yield for rentals, using the asking price where it applies

The asking price is just the start. We show you what it actually costs to live somewhere. Read more in our guide to hidden costs of buying a home.

Transparent by Design

Trust is not a slogan - it is how we built every feature.

  • Company and redress details - agents give us their company and redress scheme details when they join, and we check the company on the Companies House register where a company number is given. Estate agents must belong to an approved redress scheme by law (gov.uk)
  • Response time badges - where an agent has answered enough enquiries for a fair figure, you can see how quickly they typically reply before you contact them
  • One deal for everyone - the same free listing for a single-office independent as for a national chain. No negotiation, no surprises

Message First

When you enquire about a property on Domovita, you can send a written message instead of phoning, and your phone number is only shared with the agent if you choose to give it.

Agents get a written record with context, and messages sent through Domovita are stored securely so both sides can refer back to them.

Fair Pricing for Agents

Agents list free. Forever. That is not a promotional rate or a trial, and it applies to every agent, whenever they join.

No minimum term, no annual increases that arrive without warning, no negotiation behind closed doors. Listing on Domovita is free for agents, with no subscription and no per-listing fee.

Tools That Help Agents Convert - Not Just List

A listing on its own is not enough. Agents need to know which leads are worth pursuing, when to follow up, and how their response time compares to competitors.

Domovita gives agents:

  • Lead quality scoring - enquiries rated Hot, Warm, or Cold based on buyer behaviour
  • Automatic follow-ups - if an enquiry goes unanswered, we follow up with the buyer, and we remind you about valuation leads you have not acknowledged
  • Response time tracking - see your average and improve it
  • Conversion analytics - understand which listings generate the most interest

Ready to See the Difference?

For home buyers and renters: Search properties and see the full picture - running costs, flood risk, schools, broadband, and more on listings where we can source it for the property. Free, no registration required.
For estate agents: Register as an agent and list your properties free - forever. BLM, XML, CSV, and API feeds supported. If you already export to other portals, connecting your feed is usually straightforward. Read the getting started guide.

Questions? Email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or read more about who we are.

Last reviewed 27 October 2026.

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