At St. Modwen Homes, we’re passionate about helping people secure their dream home, so we know just how much time and research gets put into finding the perfect home for you and your family.
Every year, we see new and creative ways in which people find the ideal development and housetype and our research has shown that the stand-out trend for house-hunting in 2024 is using social media sensation, TikTok!
We understand that scrolling through endless property listings and being buried in brochures about different specifications and layouts can be a bit overwhelming. This is where TikTok comes into its own as a house-hunting tool, with short and snappy videos that are able to either explain the key features of the home, a whilstle-stop tour of the rooms or even a guide to the development.
In fact, recent research shows that TikTok searches relating to homes for sale are increasing in popularity, with the hashtag #houseforsale hitting a staggering 1.4 billion views alone on TikTok, and #homesforsale reaching 333.9 million views.
Other popular property-related searches on the short-form video platform include:
Commenting on this exciting trend, Alison Maclean, Head of Marketing at St. Modwen Homes, said: “There is nothing like heading into one of our stunning showhomes to get a feel for how you could personalise and make that new-build property your own. However, we know that in the modern homebuying journey there are so many different ways that people are now wanting to explore different properties before making their final decision.
“In 2024, we’re predicting a continued shift, particularly amongst the younger generation, to using TikTok as a key part of their homebuying journey – as well as using the platform to sell their own homes.
“We’ve seen an incredible amount of engagement on our own St. Modwen Homes TikTok profile, where we’re able to showcase all different types of properties and connect with interested homebuyers as well as people looking for interiors inspiration!”
To check out some of our fascinating TikTok house tours, click here.
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