The Jitty Blog

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A collection of tid-jits about how we're building the best way to buy a home.

Leasehold vs. Freehold: Why it’s not as obvious as you think

Everyone says freehold is better, but is that true? This article breaks down the real pros and cons of leasehold vs freehold in the UK.

Liv Jacobson

August 20, 2025

Gallery Photos Sorted by Room

Discover Jitty’s new photo gallery that groups property images by room, making it easier to explore homes and focus on what matters most.

August 20, 2025

Are New Builds Worth It? (Unfortunately, Usually Not)

For many first-time buyers, it sounds like the safest way onto the ladder. But in the current UK market, are new builds worth it? That promise rarely holds up.

August 13, 2025

Nice Place, Hope You Like Paying for the Roof: 5 Things to Check When Buying A Flat

Before you make an offer, do your due diligence. Our checklist covers the crucial things to check when buying a house, from service charges to short leases.

August 12, 2025

Introducing Draw a Map: The Most Precise Way to Find Your Next Home

Draw a Map gives you full control to sketch, edit, and save custom home searches, so you only see the areas that matter.

Smarter Renovation Filters for More Precise Home Searches

Jitty’s new renovation filters split homes into clear categories: good condition, renovation potential, renovation needed, and derelict.

We’ve Raised $3.8M to Build the Future of Home-Buying

We've raised $3.8M led by REA Group to expand across the UK and build smarter tools that make home-buying clearer and simpler.

Read This Before You Start Your Property Search

Understand deposits, mortgages and why location isn't everything in this no-fluff guide to preparing to buy a house for the first time.

There’s No Such Thing as a House Price

House prices aren't based on logic. We explore the emotional and irrational factors that truly determine a property's value, from timing and FOMO to sunny days.

We Made Our Map Impossible to Miss

We’ve made the map on Jitty unmissable. A mini-map now appears in every search, showing where listings are before you even click.

Jitty’s New Price Guide Feature: A Game-Changer for Homebuyers in the UK

Discover if a property is priced fairly with our easy-to-read Price Guide – the UK’s first tool for instant price transparency.

Revolutionising Roomscrolling with AI-Powered Image Search

Whether you're a serious homebuyer or a roomscrolling enthusiast who loves browsing beautiful houses, Jitty’s new descriptive search is about to change the way you find your dream home.

Revealed: More than half of Brits are addicted to ‘roomscrolling’

Here at Jitty we know people love looking at homes, even if they are not in the market to buy one just yet. ‍

Jitty comes to Bristol

After clocking 3,000 users across Bath in just two weeks, we've now expanded to Bristol and the surrounding areas. Hooray!

Jitty is now LIVE in London 🏙️

Jitty is now live across Central London as we accelerate our expansion across the UK.

Jitty reveals ‘top 5’ trending homes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

We have exciting news! Jitty has now arrived in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and the surrounding areas.

Jitty is now LIVE in Bath 🛁

Our first Jitty citty is live, with more coming!

Graham Paterson

Halloween: Fabulous homes for sale in the spookiest areas of the UK

It’s nearly Halloween, so this is one for the ghost-hunters out there. Did you know that living near a ghoulish-spot could add up to £85k onto your home’s asking price?

What's a Jitty anyway?

Why we’re called Jitty, and how that idea shapes everything — from our visual identity to the powerful search tools behind the platform.

New brand, who dis? ✌️

A short story about how we came up with the name Jitty.

New "Renovation Potential" Filter - Helping Homebuyers Find Hidden Gems

Launching today, our new feature helps homebuyers spot properties with value-adding potential, whether they’re looking for a fixer-upper, a project home, or simply a better deal

We Put Jitty in an MCP Server. You Can Talk to It Now.

We’ve launched an experimental way to search Jitty via chat using something called MCP. It lets AI plug into our live property database, so you can house-hunt by just having a conversation. Curious? Come and give it a go.

Making Maps Faster and Smarter with H3

We’ve made our maps faster and more precise with H3, a smart hexagonal grid system. Travel time searches now load instantly, show clearer details and combine seamlessly with other filters. It’s all designed to help you explore homes without the wait.

Introducing Area Type Filter: Because Not Everyone Starts with a Postcode

Explore our new Area Type filter, built for buyers who don’t have a fixed postcode in mind. Discover homes by vibe - Urban, Town or Village, or Rural - and combine it with travel time search to find places you’d never have thought to look.

The Best UK Property Portals in 2025

We tested the UK’s top property portals to see who really helps buyers make better decisions. From price per square foot to flood risk overlays, we broke down what each one does best. Spoiler: no one nails everything - but some are closer than others

Search 3-beds. Get 3-beds. Jitty's new Box Room filter.

Jitty’s new Box Room Filter lets you exclude tiny rooms from your search. We scan the floorplan, flag any bedrooms that don’t meet UK size standards, and only count them if you want us to. It’s all about clearer listings, fewer surprises and homes that actually match what you’re looking for.

Search by Photo (aka Reverse Image Search): A New Way to Find Homes

You’ve seen a home you love. Now you can search with it. Upload a photo - from your camera roll, Pinterest board, or AI render - and Jitty will find listings that match the look.

One Search to Rule Them All: Jitty’s New Unified Search

Jitty now lets you combine practical filters with wildcard inspiration, so you can search for homes exactly the way you think. Whether it’s "homes under £2m that look like castles", or a "15-min cycle to Shoreditch with a bike garage", just type it in and we’ll find it.

Spot Homes with the Lowest Price Per Square Foot

Finding a great deal just got easier. Our new Low Price per Sqft labels help you instantly spot homes priced below the local average - no spreadsheets required.

January 9, 2025

Get Ahead of the Game: ‘Pre-Market’ Feature Gives Buyers Early Access to Homes

We’re thrilled to introduce Pre-Market, our latest feature designed to give homebuyers the ultimate edge in today’s fast-paced property market.

January 9, 2025

Find Your Perfect Home With Our New “Search by Travel Time” Feature

Whether you’re looking for a quick cycle to work, a short drive to visit family, or a peaceful walk to your kids’ school, travel time matters. That’s why we’re excited to launch our latest feature: Search by Travel Time.

November 11, 2024

Jitty is Evolving: Your Homebuying Assistant

When Jitty first launched, we set out to make home discovery easier as a regular property portal. But now, we’re taking things up a notch.

October 21, 2024

Is this the most expensive Park Home in the UK?

We think we've found the UK’s most expensive Park Home* - and it's based in Christchurch.

5 stunning homes for sale in beautiful Bath

Here at Jitty we love to dream, so we’ve been scrolling through some absolutely stunning, blow-the-budget homes for sale in the beautiful city of Bath.

Hey Barbie! Check out these real-world Barbie Dream Houses

We couldn’t resist rounding up some of the perfectly-pink real-world Barbie Dream Houses for sale across the UK.

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