Listing your home

When will I receive my John Lewis gift card?

If you own your home and list with Ostrich, you’ll get a £250 John Lewis digital gift card when your listing goes live. After your photog...

How Ostrich works for homeowners

We created Ostrich for homeowners like you, those who aren’t in a rush to sell but know they’ll want to move. This guide sets out how Ost...

When is a good time to list on Ostrich?

Ostrich is for homeowners considering selling in the next few years. To get the most value, we recommend that you list in the 12 months b...

What to expect on the day of your photography appointment

On the day of your appointment, a member of the Ostrich photography team will arrive at the agreed time to take pictures of your home and...

Getting your home ready to be photographed

On the day of your appointment, our photographer will arrive to photograph your home and measure it to prepare a floor plan. Depending on...

What happens during my EPC assessment?

When your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) assessment takes place, one of our in-house EPC assessors will visit your home to carry ou...

What do you charge to list on Ostrich?

It is free to list on Ostrich. We won't charge you for photography, producing a floor plan or anything else.If we introduce a buyer who g...

How will Ostrich do my valuation?

We believe a good valuation should be grounded in evidence, not guesswork. This guide explains what we look at, what data we use, and how...

Steps to get your Ostrich listing live

Within seven days of your photography appointment, we’ll send you a private preview of your listing. From there, just a few final steps a...

Will my home appear on property portals?

Ostrich is a private platform which means your home won’t appear on portals such as Rightmove, Zoopla or OnTheMarket. Only registered buy...

How long does it take to sell on Ostrich?

There’s no fixed timeline on Ostrich, because every owner’s plans are different. Some are ready to move soon and open to strong offers no...

Why is Ostrich different from a traditional estate agent?

Selling your home should fit around your life, not the other way around. Ostrich takes the pressure out of selling, so you can move at yo...