Back in 2008, Win A House Competitions became all the rage. People saw this mechanic as a way out of the property slump - and to make a few pounds. The most famous of these competitions was for the Devon Estate, a property worth £1million became the first win a house competition to ever successfully reach completion. During the "glory days" of this kind of promotion we launched our "win a house watch" where we monitored the latest competitions! Every month we checked the ticket prices and number of tickets sold so that speculators and compers could choose which competitions to look at.
However, as the gambling commission started to take a closer look at the raffle/lottery nature of win a house competitions and the fact that few ever reached completion the public fascination quickly dwindled. You can review what happened to some of the 2008 promotions under our Closed Competitions section. In 2018, Win A Country House sparked a revival of these house raffles but it's only since 2020 that properties are finally being won - although not in every draw. Below are the current properties that can be won in UK house competitions. Click the yellow button for more details, review and discussion.
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For Omaze's latest prize draw you have the chance to win an immaculate Georgian townhouse on the vibrant South Bank. It's worth over £4,500,000 and includes £250,000 cash. The prize draw is in support of The King’s Trust.
Omaze are back North of The Border for the next round of their property prize draws. This time you have the chance to win a stunning Highland retreat set on the shore of Perthshire’s Loch Rannoch and worth £4million. The prize draw is in support of Alzheimer’s Research.
Raffle House are offering entrants the chance to win a dream home in Warwickshire worth £2.8million or a cash alternative. In addition they have a Maserati Grecale worth £65,000 up for grabs too. Tickets for this one cost from £10 and subscriptions are now an option. Every time you enter, you get to support a cause close to your heart.
McKinney Competitions are offering the chance to win a three bedroom villa in Alcantarilha, Portugal. The property is fully furnished and comes with a £20K cash sum, buggy and jetski. Alternatively you can opt for a £700,000 cash prize. Tickets cost up to £24.97.
Elite Competitions have another bargain priced competition. This time they're giving you the chance to win a 4 bedroom house in Lancashire or a £600,000 cash alternative. Tickets cost just 29p each and again there are instant win prizes up for grabs.
Dream Car Giveaways are giving away a Luxury 4 Bedroom House in Worcestershire, a 2023 Land Rover Defender, and £25,000 cash in this property prize draw. The winner however can choose to take a combo of the main prizes. Tickets cost just 99p.
Tramway Path are back and offering you the chance to win your dream house. The winner can choose their location but the property must cost up to £500,000. This time there are no runners-up prizes or monthly prizes. Ticket bundles start from £5.
Here's your chance to win a magnificent, fully furnished, beachfront pool villa on the island of Samui in the south of Thailand. Tickets for the draw cost £5 - but there are discounts - and it is being run on Raffall. This means that a cash prize is guaranteed if insufficient tickets are sold.
Ooosch Competitions are giving you the chance to win a beautifully renovated, fully furnished, and energy-efficient home in Newcastle, Dublin. The prize also includes two cars, cash and a holiday
A three bedroom semi-detached property in Mullingar, Ireland is the prize that's on offer in this win a house competition. The prize draw is being hosted on Raffall and tickets cost just £1. A cash alternative of 50% of the total ticket revenue will be paid if insufficient tickets are sold.
Property Comps are giving you the chance to win a stunning house worth £300,000 in Brixham Devon. Alternatively you can have another home worth up to £300K or take a cash alternative of £250,000. Tickets cost 99p and there are instant win prizes available. We suggest you read our review before entering this one.
Elite Competitions are giving away a beautifully extended three-bedroom detached home in Carleton, Poulton, Lancashire. Tickets cost just 9p each and there are also instant win prizes up for grabs. A cash alternative of £250,000 is available to the winner.
For the second time of asking, a 14th Floor Luxury Furnished Apartment in Birmingham is the prize that is on offer. Tickets cost £3 this time round and it's running on Raffall. This means that you're more than likely going to be playing to win 50% of the total ticket revenue.
A stunning home set in 1.75 acres in County Leitrim, Ireland and only a 15 minute drive from Sligo City is the prize that is on offer in this pay to enter prize draw that's on Raffall. The property has been recently renovated and redocated, comes fully furnished and could be yours for just £5 a ticket.
A modern three bedroom home in Sheffield, Yorkshire, is the property on offer in this prize draw. The hosts describe the location as a great location with countryside on your doorstep. The prize draw is hosted on the Raffall platform and entry is £5.
Vogue Competitions are back with a house draw. They're offering the chance to win a furnished 3 bedroom 3 Bathroom semi-detached home Derry. Alternatively if you're the winner of this draw then you can accept a £150,000 cash prize instead.
A modernized one-bedroom flat located in Aberdeen is the prize that's on offer in this win a house competition. Valued at £100,000 it could be yours for just £2.50. The prize draw is being hosted on Raffall so a cash alternative will be paid out if insufficient tickets are sold.
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7 Days Performance offer you the chance to own your dream cars for a fraction of the price. Other prizes include cash and tech goodies. Look out for regular free entry prize draws too.
Daily Draws are back at BOTB alongside new instant wins. Play for the chance to win cash prizes, cars, tech, watches and more. Play any BOTB draw to qualify for the instant win.
We are often asked for stats surrounding the win a house competitions that have taken place. The table below shows the results of these giveaways since 2018. We have featured a total of 488 different competitions of which to date only 208 have reached a successful conclusion. There have been 19 competitions that have closed and refunded entrants whilst the remainder have given away a cash prize. A handful of competitions have ended and we've been unable to determine the actual result.
The most expensive house won since 2017 was the £5,000,000 Omaze Win A Chelsea Townhouse property won by Oceanne Belle. In terms of cash prizes a number of competitions have paid out over £100,000 to their winners including £173,012 paid out in the first Raffle House competition and more recently £365,366 in the Dream Home Prize Draw.
Year Started | No of Comps | House Winner | Cash Prize | Closed - No Details | Closed - Refunds | Currently Open |
2025 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
2024 | 118 | 88 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2023 | 50 | 34 | 12 | 4 | ||
2022 | 34 | 20 | 11 | 2 | 1 | |
2021 | 108 | 27 | 70 | 1 | 10 | |
2020 | 93 | 25 | 58 | 4 | 6 | |
2019 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | |
2018 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 3 | |
2017 | 26 | 1 | 18 | 4 | 3 |
We put these competitions on Loquax to show the current array of win a house competitions, what's on offer and ticket sales. A link on Loquax is not an endorsement or recommendation to enter. In our view these raffles are essentially a gamble - you are spending money for the chance to win something at long odds - so treat them the same. Only spend what you can afford to lose. Please gamble responsibly. If you're not keen on spending money then some will offer no purchase postal options. Free entry house competitions are also shown above.
The big question is are they raffles or prize competitions? In our view they're more in the latter department but it's a very grey area. We fully believe that The UK Gambling Commission need to revise their thinking on these kind of raffle style promotions. The other popular question is are they a con? We'd like to think that they are not and all promoters are genuine. However when you enter you are taking a risk. If you feel uncomfortable with any promotion then we suggest not participating. Find out more with our Frequently Asked Questions.
Not everyone who visits Loquax wants to enter the house competitions. Over the years we've been regularly asked about how to run house raffles. Unfortunately we can't help you run your own competition but we have put together our top ten tips. Hopefully this guide, created from observing how things have run over the last few years, will provide you with a useful insight before your property joins our listings.
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