Hiizzy, the UK’s fast-growing PropTech platform, has today been featured prominently in a major new article by The Independent, which explores the deep-rooted frustrations of buying and selling homes in Britain.
The article, titled “Why is buying a house in Britain more stressful than childbirth?” by senior writer Helen Coffey, recognises Hiizzy as a genuine challenger reshaping the traditional estate agency landscape. Read the article here.
Founded last year ago by Jersey entrepreneurs Lewis Buckley and Allan Wood, Hiizzy empowers homeowners to manage their own property sales without traditional estate agents or high commission fees. The platform’s user-friendly digital marketplace simplifies listing homes, arranging viewings and negotiating offers directly, providing both sellers and buyers with transparency, control and confidence.
The Independent highlights Hiizzy’s bold approach as a significant disruption in an industry largely unchanged for decades. Co-founder Allan Wood is quoted in the article emphasising that selling a home is neither as complex nor opaque as traditional estate agents portray:
“We believe that there’s a high proportion of people capable of doing this themselves. What estate agents want you to believe is that it’s very complex and opaque, and that is simply not true.”
Co-founder Lewis Buckley added:
“The only thing that’s really changed is that some agents have gone online, but fundamentally, they’re providing the same outdated service. Other industries have all been disrupted. Property is the final frontier.”
Since launching in March 2024, Hiizzy has seen remarkable growth, rapidly building a loyal user base of over 2,300 homeowners and hosting more than 400 property listings across the UK. The platform has already seen over 55 successful home sales, saving sellers tens of thousands of pounds in estate agent fees.
Through Hiizzy, users also get access to a network of trusted professional partners including surveyors, legal experts, mortgage providers, conveyancers and property photographers, enabling private sellers to build their own expert home sales team and sell with confidence.
This latest recognition from The Independent follows recent high-profile coverage from respected national publications such as The Telegraph, Business Insider and The Sun, all praising Hiizzy’s innovative, user-centric solution.
Hiizzy’s emergence as a leading voice in the UK’s PropTech revolution highlights Jersey’s expanding reputation as a thriving centre of digital innovation. As an active member of Digital Jersey, Hiizzy is proud to be advancing technology-driven entrepreneurship that positively impacts real-world issues.
For further details about Hiizzy’s innovative approach to home selling, visit their website at www.hiizzy.com.
