Private HQ

Private HQ is a superb website where you can advertise and sell your own home.

Designed for London homeowners, this site offers sellers to the chance to market their own homes online. Instead of paying anywhere between 1-2% of your property in estate agent fees, for only £75, you can advertise your property with Private HQ .

Their service offers a full page listing on their directory of sales including a link to an online map. You will also be given loads of hints and tips. The site features a genius floorplan wizard, allowing you to create virtual plans for potential buyers.

It's easy to use and lets you put on pictures as well as list relevant information about your property such as council tax prices.

Buyers can search for properties by area or by tube or mainline station. There is also a section for rentals and flatshares, which costs £25 for a six week listing.

A directory of useful suppliers as well as a section of creative ideas for interiors make this site a helpful and stylish tool in the home selling market.

As well as stopping your money from lining the pockets of estate agents, five per cent of Private HQ's fee goes to Alone in London, a charity which helps to prevent youth homelessness.