Match-making for UK Agents

Yet another new house-swapping website has appeared in the UK. property-matchmaker.com has been modelled on successful American websites. It is the third such website to appear in as many months.

As a “match, trade and swap site for property professionals”, the site works by literally matching details of the needs of home sellers uploaded by Estate Agents and House Builders, who then trade homes. The website is intended for property professionals but not available to the general public to use.

property-matchmaker.com was established by Miki Rogers and Paula Westacott, who are based in Yorkshire. Rogers, a former IT professional and teacher, was quoted in an article on Estate Agent Today saying “Our website is unique. Historically, house-swap businesses have cut out the agents, but our site is for the sole use of professional estate agents and house builders.”

The major selling point? In this economic climate it’s sales, of course: “With no need for a first-time buyer and no chain, the chances of completion increase and so do your profits!” says the company in the FAQ section of its website.

The portal operates on a pay-to-list model, with agents and builders paying for a 6 month or annual contract. It costs £850.00 for a single agent to join on a 12 month contract, and allows up to 350 properties to be uploaded.

It will face competition from another two recently launched house swap websites partexmyhome.com and myhomeforyours.co.uk.

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