Who is this for?
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Tenant buyers
Move into the home you plan to buy, and save towards it while you live there.
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Landlords
A simpler way to exit, with stable monthly income and a sale price agreed from the start.
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Why rent-to-own
A proven path to homeownership
8 in 10 Americans say they would consider rent-to-own as a way to buy their home
Rent-to-own has been a recognised route to homeownership in the US for decades, and nearly 8 in 10 Americans say they would consider it (as reported in Motley Fool Money). BeHomed brings that model to the UK, offering guidance and support every step of the way. Our tenant buyers live in the homes they plan to buy, with the price agreed from day one.
Our story
Who we are
We know what renting feels like. Before Matt and I met, we were both renting. I had to move twice in two years when my landlords wanted their properties back. Matt moved back in with his parents to save for a deposit. Like many young professionals, we both felt stuck, with owning a home always just out of reach.
I’ve invested in property since 2019, and I could see a natural match: landlords and developers with homes to sell, and renters ready to own a home but not quite mortgage-ready yet. In 2024, I launched BeHomed to bring them together. Matt has since joined as our CTO, and builds the technology behind it, from our website to the way we assess every application.
BeHomed is a registered letting agent, with client money protection and formal redress in place, and has featured in The Times, the Evening Standard and This is Money.
Sheila Smith Founder
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