What the Project Is
Habito has one clear and powerful mission: helping people find home. For far too many, buying a home and sorting a mortgage can feel disempowering and downright confusing… The service exists to fix that by offering people the tools, knowledge, and expert support needed to confidently buy and finance their homes. The approach is straightforward and supportive, ensuring a smoother journey from start to finish while cutting through the overwhelming maze of paperwork and jargon.
Main Benefit
- Offers access to thousands of mortgages from over 90 lenders – an exhaustive market search.
- Provides a free service for getting a mortgage or switching an existing deal, ensuring ease and simplicity.
- Habito Plus, a complete home-buying service, begins at just £2,000 and covers everything from property surveys to legal work.
- Eliminates the stress of paperwork, jargon, and misinformation for a truly refreshing experience.
- Launched in 2016 with a determination to end mortgage hell – all sparked by founder Dan’s own challenging house-buying experience.
Innovative Mortgage Solutions
Habito offers an innovative solution for those looking to secure a mortgage or remortgage without the usual hassle. The service provides a free, market-wide search – digging into thousands of options available from over 90 lenders – all in the pursuit of finding the fastest, easiest mortgage imaginable. This means that regardless of one’s unique circumstances, the right mortgage can be uncovered quickly and efficiently. It’s an experience that feels as if every step has been carefully thought out to save hours of time, letting people relax instead of getting bogged down by complicated details.
Streamlined Home-Buying Assistance
Habito Plus, the complete home-buying service, takes this approach even further. By handling all the administrative tasks – from property surveys and legal work to managing the mortgage process – the service transforms the daunting process of buying a home. Instead of endless appointments and late nights spent deciphering legal documents, there is a structured support system in place that makes the experience not only smoother but also stress-free. The goal is clear: buying a home should be one of the high points in life, not a source of ongoing anxiety.
A Story Born from Experience
The journey of Habito began back in 2016 when founder Dan encountered significant difficulties while trying to buy a house… It was during those trying moments that the idea for a better, more humane approach to the home-buying process was born. Instead of resigning to the frustrations of paperwork, confusing jargon, and misinformation, a new path was envisioned – one in which expert brokers and a comprehensive support team could take the stress off the shoulders of every would-be home buyer. This personal experience imbued the project with a genuine passion for creating a smoother, more transparent process for everyone.
Expert Support Every Step of the Way
Every stage of the home-buying journey is supported by a team of amazing brokers, surveyors, and conveyancer partners. Each professional is dedicated to ensuring that every detail is managed with precision, so home buyers can focus on what truly matters – their future. Whether working with a complex remortgage case or guiding a first-time buyer through the maze of home ownership, the expertise available reinforces the idea that expert help is always just a call away. This careful orchestration of support means people not only save time but also avoid the pitfalls that have long been part of the mortgage experience.
Project Impact
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Looking Ahead: A Future of Empowered Home Ownership
Habito’s emphasis on turning a traditionally stressful process into a supportive, empowering journey continues to shape the future of home ownership. The service not only provides a gateway to finding and financing a home but also redefines the overall experience, giving people back precious time and peace of mind. With expert brokers standing ready to search the whole market and a team that manages every detail of the buying process, there exists a commitment to ensuring that every client feels informed and truly supported. As the housing market evolves and new challenges arise, Habito’s model of comprehensive care and simplicity is set to serve as a beacon for others, reminding everyone that buying a home can indeed be an enjoyable, high point experience rather than a source of stress.
