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.

PINEAPPLE NEST

The Free Alternative to Rightmove — Why Sellers Are Switching to Pineapple Nest

Name: Pineapple Nest App
Author: Pineapple Nest Tech Ltd

By PINEAPPLE NEST · Published 2026-04-08

Rightmove is not free — you just don't see the bill

Rightmove is the UK's largest property portal. Over 80% of home searches start there. But here's what most sellers don't realise:

Rightmove charges estate agents £1,000–£2,000+ per month for listings. Those costs are baked into the agent fees you pay — typically 1–1.8% of your sale price.

On a £250,000 home, that's £3,000–£5,400 going to your agent. A significant chunk of that covers their Rightmove subscription.

So what does Rightmove actually do for you?

Rightmove provides:

A searchable database of properties
Buyer traffic from years of brand dominance
Tools for agents to manage listings

But critically, Rightmove does not connect you with buyers. It connects agents with buyers. You are one step removed from your own sale.

What if you could skip the agent layer entirely?

That's exactly what Pineapple Nest does.

How it works:

List your home for £0 — upload photos, set your price, describe your property
Verified buyers find you — buyers search by location, budget, and property type
Connect directly — no agent in the middle, no commission, no portal fees

Rightmove vs Pineapple Nest — at a glance

	Rightmove	Pineapple Nest
Cost to seller	£3,000–£5,400 (via agent fees)	£0
Agent required?	Yes	No
Direct buyer contact?	No	Yes
Commission?	1–1.8% + VAT	None
Who controls your listing?	Your agent	You

Why are sellers switching?

The property market is shifting. Sellers want:

💰 Lower costs — why pay thousands when you can list for free?
🤝 Direct communication — talk to buyers yourself, arrange viewings, negotiate directly
⚡ Speed — no waiting for agents to return calls
🔍 Transparency — see exactly who's interested in your home

Pineapple Nest delivers all of this.

But won't I miss out on Rightmove's traffic?

Rightmove has traffic because agents pay for it. But here's the thing:

Buyers search everywhere — not just Rightmove
Google ranks individual listings — your Pineapple Nest listing can appear in search results
Motivated buyers search harder — the best buyers look beyond the big portals
Direct listings stand out — buyers love dealing directly with owners

The era of needing Rightmove to sell is ending. Direct platforms are the future.

How much could you save?

Home price	Agent fee (1.5%)	Your saving with Pineapple Nest
£150,000	£2,700	£2,700
£250,000	£4,500	£4,500
£350,000	£6,300	£6,300
£500,000	£9,000	£9,000

Ready to try the Rightmove alternative?

Pineapple Nest is free to list, free to use, and growing fast across the UK.

No agents. No commission. No Rightmove fees.

List your home free → · Browse buyers → · See how it works →

Pineapple Nest is a registered Scottish company (SC829508) building a fairer property market for the UK.

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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.