The Home Movement

The Home Movement, an independent estate agency in West Yorkshire

The Home Movement is an independently owned and operated estate agency covering West Yorkshire. It presents itself as a collaboration between local, experienced and independent estate agents, and describes itself as the fastest growing local and independent agency in the county. The business was founded in February 2023 and, according to its own account, has since helped more than 150 people move home.

The team named on the site is Lauren, Janet, Nicola, Charlotte, Keeley and Simon. Several members had worked together before joining forces, and the agency states that the group brings over 80 years of combined experience in the property industry. A separate page of the site refers to a combined experience of over 50 years, a figure that differs from the one given elsewhere on the same website.

How the agency works with sellers and buyers

The core activity is residential sales. Sellers can request a free market appraisal, and the agency says Lauren, Janet or Nicola handle those enquiries and guide clients from the appraisal through to completion and key handover. For buyers, the agency lists properties and also offers a home-finding service for those who cannot find a suitable home in the current listings. It states that it understands the Leeds market and can advise on local areas and pricing.

The agency describes a deliberately limited client base, arguing that working with a select number of clients at a time allows a bespoke, hands-on service. It also says much of its business comes from trust, recommendations and word-of-mouth referrals. Communication is offered by phone, text, email or WhatsApp, at times arranged to suit the client.

Sales, lettings and additional property services

Beyond selling and buying, the agency covers renting and letting of property. It also groups four further services under its offering:

• Mortgages: the agency recommends a mortgage broker rather than providing mortgage advice itself.
• Conveyancing: support aimed at a smooth conveyancing process during the move.
• Auctions: a partnership with what the agency describes as the UK's largest and best auction provider, with properties listed for auction across the UK, presented as an option for sellers whose budget, timescales or investment goals suit that route.
• New build: work with property developers, based on the agency's stated experience of partnering with developers it trusts.

Online valuation and calculation tools

The website offers several free tools intended to let users start the process without an initial conversation. These include an instant online valuation based on basic property details, a mortgage calculator showing monthly payments and total cost over the life of a deal, a stamp duty calculator giving an indication of liability for freehold residential purchases in England and Northern Ireland, and a rental affordability calculator that estimates the annual income needed for a given rent.

Where the agency operates

The Home Movement presents itself as rooted in the communities around Leeds and Harrogate, and its stated coverage is West Yorkshire. The agency frames its approach as a response to what it sees as outdated practices in the industry, with an emphasis on transparent communication and on giving all parties full visibility during a sale.