Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about RE:match.
What is RE:match?
RE:match is a reverse marketplace for commercial property. Rather than searching through listings, you post a requirement describing the space you need, and landlords and agents respond with matching property. It's a faster, more direct way to find premises for your business.
How is RE:match different from a property portal?
A traditional portal shows you what landlords are advertising and leaves you to do the searching. RE:match works the other way round: you tell the market what you need, and the matching space comes to you. That means less time searching and more relevant options.
Why use RE:match? What are the benefits for landlords?
For landlords and agents, RE:match means no more advertising into the void. You can see live, pre-qualified requirements from occupiers who have already spelled out their size, location, budget and use class — so every lead is a genuine prospect. You get direct access to the occupier without going through multiple intermediaries, reach businesses that are not actively searching portals, and it costs nothing to browse requirements.
Why use RE:match? What are the benefits for occupiers?
For businesses seeking space, RE:match saves you weeks of searching. Post your requirement once and let landlords and agents bring matching space to you — including off-market properties that never appear on portals. It is completely free, you define the brief on your terms, and responses come to you rather than the other way round. There are no irrelevant viewings, no chasing agents, and no wasted time on units that were let months ago.
Does it cost anything to post a requirement?
No. Posting a requirement is free for businesses looking for space. You only commit your time once you've found options worth pursuing.
What areas does RE:match cover?
RE:match covers the whole of the UK. Post your requirement wherever you are and landlords and agents with matching space will come to you.
What types of property can I find?
Offices, retail and leisure units, industrial and warehouse space, and other commercial premises. When you post a requirement you can specify the use class, size and configuration you need.
Who is behind RE:match?
RE:match was founded by a RICS-qualified chartered surveyor with hands-on experience of the commercial property market. That professional background shapes how the platform works and underpins the guidance we publish.
I'm a landlord or agent — how do I get involved?
You can view live requirements from occupiers in your area and respond directly with matching space. It's a way to reach tenants who have already specified what they want, without advertising into the void. Register free to get started.
Does RE:match handle the lease or the transaction?
No. RE:match connects the right businesses with the right space. The negotiation, heads of terms and lease itself stay between you and the other party (and your professional advisers). We make the introduction; you make the deal.
How long does it take to get matches?
It depends on your requirement and the available space in your area, but because your brief goes directly to relevant landlords and agents, you can start receiving responses far sooner than by searching listings yourself.
How do I get started?
Post your requirement — it takes a few minutes and costs nothing. Once it's live, the matching begins.