# Findstead

> Property decision intelligence for UK home buyers and property investors. Free.

Findstead helps UK buyers understand what they are really buying. It combines
natural-language search with true cost, commute, area, risk, and buyer-fit
signals so users can build a confident shortlist instead of comparing listings
in isolation.

## What Findstead Does

- Natural-language shortlisting across 100,000+ UK listings (e.g. "2-bed flat near Victoria Park under £400k with a garden")
- Buyer-fit explanations based on budget, lifestyle, commute, dealbreakers, and investment goals
- True cost checks covering mortgage estimates, stamp duty, service charges, council tax, and upfront buying costs
- Neighbourhood intelligence: crime rates (43 police forces), schools (23,000+ with Ofsted ratings), transport links, flood risk, green spaces
- Investment analysis: gross yield, ROI, renovation potential, strategy scores (BTL, HMO, flip, BRR, SA)
- Financial tools: mortgage calculator, stamp duty calculator, rent vs buy calculator
- Viewing booking via AI assistant
- First-time buyer educational content and step-by-step buying guide

## Key Resources

- Homepage: https://findstead.co.uk
- Buying Guide: https://findstead.co.uk/buying-guide
- Mortgage Calculator: https://findstead.co.uk/mortgage-calculator
- Stamp Duty Calculator: https://findstead.co.uk/stamp-duty-calculator
- Rent vs Buy Calculator: https://findstead.co.uk/rent-or-buy-calculator
- For Estate Agents: https://findstead.co.uk/for-agents
- About: https://findstead.co.uk/about
- Contact: https://findstead.co.uk/contact
- Property Blog: https://blog.findstead.co.uk
- Full context for LLMs (incl. all blog posts): https://findstead.co.uk/llms-full.txt

## Blog Content (by Juliana A., Property Analyst)

- Stamp Duty Rates 2026: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/stamp-duty-rates-uk-2026
- Mortgage AIP Guide: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/mortgage-agreement-in-principle
- Leasehold vs Freehold 2026: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/leasehold-vs-freehold-2026
- HomeBuyer vs Structural Survey: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/homebuyer-survey-vs-structural-survey
- How Much Deposit London 2026: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/how-much-deposit-london-2026
- Shared Ownership London 2026: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/shared-ownership-london-2026
- Lifetime ISA Property 2026: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/lifetime-isa-property-2026
- First-Time Buyer Schemes UK 2026: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/first-time-buyer-schemes-uk-2026
- Best Areas to Buy London 2026: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/best-areas-to-buy-london-2026
- Rightmove Alternatives 2026: https://blog.findstead.co.uk/rightmove-alternatives-2026

## Key Facts

- Free for all buyers and investors — no credit card required
- Covers London and commuter towns, expanding UK-wide
- Founded in London, 2026
- Registered in England & Wales as Findstead Ltd
- Not an estate agent, mortgage broker, or regulated financial services firm
- Contact: hello@findstead.co.uk