How it works
How Larkenshaw works
Larkenshaw is a UK property-demand platform where buyers can express interest in homes they would like to buy, even when those homes are not currently for sale. Homeowners can discover genuine buyer demand while remaining in control of whether and when they explore selling.
For buyers
If you've found a home you love that isn't for sale, Larkenshaw lets you register your interest so the homeowner can see there is genuine demand. Here's how it works.
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Find a property you love
Search for a property, street or area you'd like to live in. The home doesn't need to be for sale.
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Register your interest
Save your interest on Larkenshaw. It's free for buyers and takes moments. You can express interest in as many properties, streets or areas as you like.
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Your interest is recorded anonymously
Larkenshaw securely records your interest. The homeowner sees the demand as an anonymised count, not your name or contact details.
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Your interest stays private
Your identity is never shared with the homeowner unless you choose to share it. You can withdraw your interest at any time.
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Be ready if the homeowner decides to sell
If the homeowner ever decides to explore selling, you can be among the first to know. There is no obligation to buy, and no obligation on the homeowner to sell.
Ready to get started? Learn more about registering interest in a property or read our guide to buying a house that isn't for sale.
For homeowners
If you own a home, Larkenshaw lets you see whether people are interested in your property or area, before you commit to a sale. Here's how it works.
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Claim or access your property
If you own a home, you can claim it on Larkenshaw and see whether people have expressed interest in it.
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Discover genuine buyer demand
See an anonymised count of how many people have registered interest in your property, street or area. You don't see anyone's identity, just that the interest is there.
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Stay anonymous and in control
Your identity as a homeowner is never shared with interested buyers. Their identities are never shared with you unless both sides choose to connect.
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Decide whether to explore selling
Seeing demand doesn't mean you have to sell. Many homeowners simply like to know there is interest. You decide whether and when to act.
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Choose whether and when to engage
If you do decide to sell, you can do so knowing there is already genuine demand. An estate agent can then help with valuation, viewings and negotiation.
Want to know more? Read our guide to understanding buyer demand or learn how to test the market before selling.
For estate agents
Larkenshaw creates opportunities and provides buyer-demand information. Estate agents continue to provide the professional expertise that turns demand into a completed sale.
Estate agents provide:
- Valuation
- Marketing
- Viewings
- Negotiation
- Transaction support
- Professional property expertise
Larkenshaw creates the opportunity. Estate agents provide the professional expertise when a homeowner decides to sell.
Find out more about Larkenshaw for estate agents or how estate agents can use buyer demand.
Express your interest on Larkenshaw
Save interest in a home, street or area you'd love to own, even when it isn't for sale. The homeowner sees anonymised demand, not your identity.
Want to understand the thinking behind Larkenshaw? Read why Larkenshaw exists