Rastreator.com
Acquisition in 2021
Rastreator.com is a leading online insurance comparison platform in Spain, specializing in providing users with the ability to compare various insurance products and services. The platform offers price comparisons for a wide range of offerings, including insurance policies, telecommunications, internet service providers, travel services, energy rates, and banking products. By facilitating informed decision-making, Rastreator enables clients to select the options that best meet their individual needs. As a part of the Admiral Group, Rastreator has established itself as a pioneer in the online comparison market, enhancing consumer access to essential services.
LeLynx.fr
Acquisition in 2021
LeLynx.fr is an insurance company that provides car, motorcycle, home, and health insurance services.
Confused.com
Acquisition in 2020
Confused.com is a financial comparison website headquartered in Cardiff, Wales. The platform allows users to input their personal details to search through a wide array of financial service providers, enabling them to find the most competitive deals. Specializing in the comparison of various insurance and financial products, Confused.com offers consumers the ability to compare prices on car, home, health, travel, and life insurance, among other services. By streamlining the comparison process, the company aims to empower consumers to make informed financial decisions.
Calcasa
Acquisition in 2017
Calcasa specializes in automated property valuations and statistical market analysis, offering a platform designed for consumers, mortgage providers, and real estate organizations. Its Automated Valuation Model (AVM) is distinguished by its extensive coverage and high accuracy, earning international recognition from major rating agencies and regulators. The solutions provided by Calcasa are utilized by a diverse clientele, including mortgage lenders, investors, intermediaries, validation institutes, housing corporations, consumer organizations, real estate firms, broker organizations, and government agencies. These offerings assist users in effectively managing risk and making informed decisions in the real estate market.
Money.co.uk
Acquisition in 2017
Money.co.uk is a UK-based financial comparison website that serves both consumers and businesses by providing access to current market data and expert guidance on a variety of financial products. The platform offers an array of services, including comparisons of mortgages, loans, credit cards, bank accounts, and insurance from over six hundred providers. It delivers jargon-free guides and money-saving offers, empowering users to make informed financial decisions. Additionally, Money.co.uk features an impartial money-saving newsletter that equips subscribers with valuable insights and tools to identify deals that best suit their needs, ultimately helping them save money.
Ravensworth
Acquisition in 2017
Ravensworth Digital Services Limited specializes in providing comprehensive print and marketing services tailored for estate agents and letting agents throughout the United Kingdom. The company offers a wide array of property marketing products, including brochures, flyers, business cards, and various display materials. Ravensworth supports clients at every stage of the property marketing journey, from initial listings to post-sale efforts, with services that encompass design, direct mail, email marketing, and campaign management. Additionally, the company features a Marketing ToolKit, an online platform for coordinating marketing campaigns, and Photofixr, a photo enhancement service. Founded in 1989 and based in Cramlington, Ravensworth has established itself as one of Europe’s largest providers of on-demand print services, leveraging 40 years of experience in the property market and a commitment to cutting-edge technology and sustainability.
Landbay
Venture Round in 2017
Landbay is a full-stack mortgage lender based in the UK, facilitating investment into residential mortgages from retail investors, institutions, and local governments. The company matches funding to diversified portfolios through its platform, focusing on supporting the growth of quality private rental accommodation across England and Wales. Landbay originates mortgages through a network of accredited intermediaries and strategic partnerships, such as with Zoopla Property Group. Fully authorized and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), Landbay operates without FSCS protection, indicating that capital is at risk.
Expert Agent
Acquisition in 2017
Expert Agent Limited is a UK-based company founded in 2003 that specializes in developing cloud-based software solutions for real estate agencies. The company offers a comprehensive workflow solution tailored for the daily management of inventory, marketing, and communications specifically for estate and lettings agents. As a pioneer in the field, Expert Agent was the first provider in the UK to deliver estate and letting agency software online. Its software is designed to optimize user experience, particularly for tablets and iPads, thereby enhancing the presentation capabilities for both residential and commercial estate agents. In 2017, Expert Agent became a subsidiary of Zoopla Ltd, further strengthening its position in the real estate software market.
Hometrack
Acquisition in 2017
Hometrack Australia Pty Ltd, founded in 2007 and based in Sydney, provides property data services primarily for the financial sector. As a subsidiary of Realestate.com.au Pty Ltd since 2018, the company offers a range of products, including property data analytics, customized data platforms, and an Automated Valuation Model (AVM). Hometrack is recognized for delivering fast and accurate market intelligence and valuations that assist various stakeholders in the property ecosystem, such as lenders, investors, and developers, in making informed decisions regarding investments, asset optimization, and lending practices. The company has established a strong reputation in the industry, providing over 50 million automated valuations annually and expanding its reach into European markets through strategic partnerships.
Technicweb
Acquisition in 2016
Technicweb Limited is a website design agency based in Essex, United Kingdom, that specializes in creating custom-built, fully responsive websites for the real estate sector. Founded in 2003 by Andrew Clack and Charles Forrester, the company has developed over 1,500 property websites, catering to both residential and commercial estate agents. Technicweb offers a variety of services, including website templates, search engine optimization, social media integration, and website customization, tailored to meet the unique needs of large or multi-disciplined estate agencies. With substantial experience in the real estate industry, the company provides solutions that include dashboards for property evaluation and alerts, enabling clients to effectively manage their online presence and make informed decisions.
The Property Software Group
Acquisition in 2016
The Property Software Group specializes in developing and supplying software and media solutions tailored for the property industry in the United Kingdom. The company offers a range of products including lettings, property management, accounting, and estate agency software, catering to property managers, letting agents, and estate agents. In addition to software solutions, it provides EncoreLive, a system designed for residential estate agents, as well as websites for both single-office and multi-office agencies operating in residential sales, lettings, and commercial environments. The company also offers web design services and maintains a consumer-facing property portal. Founded in 2007 and based in Luton, The Property Software Group was previously known as GMG Property Services Group until it rebranded in December 2013. It operates as a subsidiary of Zoopla Property Group.
Uswitch
Acquisition in 2015
Uswitch is a London-based company that operates an online and telephone comparison service, enabling consumers to compare prices on various products and services. The platform offers comparisons for essential utilities such as gas and electricity, as well as telecommunications services including home phone, broadband, and digital television. Additionally, Uswitch provides users with the ability to compare mobile phone plans and personal finance products, which encompass mortgages, credit cards, current accounts, and insurance. By facilitating informed choices, Uswitch aims to help consumers save money and find the best deals available in the market.