Property comparison tracker, SDLT calculator, and readiness checklist for active UK home buyers.
Part of the UK Property Toolkit - focused free tools for UK home buyers.
| Tool | Purpose | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| UK-HomeFinder ← you are here | Property tracking + SDLT + checklist | Active buyers comparing properties |
| uk-postcode-checker | Quick demographic lookup | Fast postcode overview |
Five tools in one index.html:
| Tab | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Overview | Dashboard - readiness score, top properties, next actions |
| Rightmove Parser | Paste listing URL → extracts postcode → fetches area intelligence |
| My Properties | Track, score, and compare listings with notes and offer strategy |
| Budget & SDLT | Full purchase cost calculator with FTB SDLT rules (April 2025) |
| Readiness Checklist | Stage-by-stage buying checklist from AIP to completion |
Fetches three free APIs in parallel when you search a postcode:
- All schools within configurable radius (default 2 miles)
- Filter by All / Secondary / Primary
- Direct link to each school's Ofsted inspection report
- Auto-scores the School Quality dimension
- Train stations within radius (default 1.5 miles)
- Bus stops within radius (default 0.5 miles), with route references
- Auto-scores the Transport Links dimension
- Converts postcode to lat/lon, district, and region
All three APIs are free with no API key required.
Composite score out of 100 across eight dimensions:
| Dimension | Weight | Source |
|---|---|---|
| School quality | ×2 | Auto-filled from area intel |
| Transport links | ×1.5 | Auto-filled from area intel |
| Value for money | ×1.5 | Manual |
| Condition | ×1 | Manual |
| Size & layout | ×1 | Manual |
| Location / commute | ×1 | Manual |
| Garden & parking | ×0.75 | Manual |
| Broadband quality | ×0.5 | Ofcom checker |
Implements April 2025 First-Time Buyer rules for England:
| Price band | FTB rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £300,000 | 0% |
| £300,001 - £500,000 | 5% on portion above £300k |
| Above £500,000 | Standard rates apply (FTB relief removed) |
Includes comparison table at key price points and the £500k cliff warning.
git clone https://github.com/SahirVhora/UK-HomeFinder.git
cd UK-HomeFinder
open index.htmlNo server, no build step. Data saved to localStorage - nothing sent to any server.
| API | Provider | Auth |
|---|---|---|
| Postcode lookup | postcodes.io | None |
| Schools by radius | DfE GIAS | Public |
| Bus stops & stations | Overpass API | Fair use |
- uk-postcode-checker - Fast demographics: census charts (ethnicity, religion, tenure), crime stats, schools, transport
MIT - see LICENSE
The Overview tab now includes a Buyer Pack export. It downloads a plain-text summary of the current budget, readiness checklist progress, top properties, SDLT estimates, scores, and offer notes so buyers can share a compact decision pack with family, advisers, or brokers.