What is Pineapple Nest?

Pineapple Nest is a UK property platform that connects buyers and sellers directly — no traditional services, no commission. Free for our first 2,000 members, then £100 a year. Pineapple Nest Tech Ltd is a technology company, not a traditional service. We don't provide valuations, negotiate sales, or handle transactions. We simply give you the tools to do it yourself.

Is Pineapple Nest really free?

It's free for our first 2,000 members, whether you're a buyer or seller. After that, it's £100 a year for everyone. No commission, ever.

How does Pineapple Nest work?

Sellers list their property on Pineapple Nest for free. Buyers tell us what they're looking for — area, budget, bedrooms — and we match them with relevant listings. Both sides connect directly through the platform.

Is it safe to buy or sell on Pineapple Nest?

Profile photo checks support community trust, not legal identity verification or proof of ownership or funds. Buyer readiness is self-declared. Use your solicitor for legal checks, keep financial documents private and take normal viewing safety precautions.

What does the profile photo check establish?

Pineapple Nest uses a profile photo check as a community trust check, not legal identity verification, proof of ownership or proof of funds. Solicitors carry out legal identity and anti-money-laundering checks; buyer budgets and readiness are self-declared, not independently verified.

How do I know the price is accurate?

We use a two-tier pricing system. Sellers who have uploaded a chartered surveyor's valuation display a 'Verified Price' badge — backed by an independent professional, not an agent's guess. Sellers without a survey can still list with a 'Guide Price'. In Scotland this is part of the Home Report; in England and Wales we encourage the same standard — the Pineapple Standard.

Will my property appear on Rightmove, Zoopla, or OnTheMarket?

No — Pineapple Nest is an independent platform. Your listing won't appear on Rightmove, Zoopla, or OnTheMarket. Instead, your property is marketed directly to matched buyers within our growing community.

Do I need a solicitor?

Yes. In any UK property transaction, you need a solicitor or conveyancer to handle the legal process. In Scotland this includes missives, title checks, and settlement; in England and Wales it's exchange of contracts and completion. We recommend instructing one early.

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What Does "Offers Over" Mean in Scotland?

Name: Pineapple Nest App
Author: Pineapple Nest Tech Ltd

By PINEAPPLE NEST · Published 2026-03-25

What is "Offers Over"?

In Scotland, most properties are marketed at an "offers over" price. This is the minimum price the seller is willing to accept — but in practice, buyers are expected to bid above it. Think of it as the starting point, not the final price.

How does it work?

When a property is listed as "offers over £200,000", interested buyers submit sealed bids through their solicitor by a set deadline (the "closing date"). Each buyer submits their best offer without knowing what others have bid. The seller then chooses which offer to accept — usually the highest, but not always.

How much over should you bid?

This depends on the local market. In competitive areas like Edinburgh's Stockbridge or Glasgow's West End, properties regularly sell for 10–20% over the asking price. In quieter areas, you might secure a home at or just above the offers over price.

Tips for buyers

Get your mortgage in principle first — sellers and their solicitors take you more seriously.
Research recent sold prices in the area to gauge what homes actually sell for.
Consider your "walk away" price — the maximum you'd pay without regret.
Add personal touches — a letter to the seller explaining why you love their home can make a difference when bids are close.

Tips for sellers

Set a realistic offers over price — too high and you'll deter interest; too low and you might attract time-wasters.
Your Home Report valuation matters — buyers' mortgage lenders will check it.
Consider all offers holistically — a slightly lower bid from a chain-free buyer with a mortgage in place might be safer than the highest bid from someone who hasn't sold yet.

On Pineapple Nest

When you list on Pineapple Nest, you set your own price and pricing type — offers over, fixed price, or offers around. You're in control. And because buyers contact you directly, you can have real conversations about their situation before setting a closing date.

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Pineapple Nest

Pineapple Nest is operated solely by Pineapple Nest Tech Ltd (SC829508), registered in Scotland.

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Buyers and sellers connect directly at https://pineapplenest.co.uk.