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Art Division Alternative for Estate Agent Websites

A fair comparison of Art Division and LOS Digital. We examine design quality, SEO depth, pricing structures, and long-term flexibility so you can choose the right website partner for your estate agency.

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Art Division has established itself as a well-known provider of estate agent websites in the UK, particularly among agencies that value design-led branding. They have built a reputation for visually polished websites and have worked with a range of agencies across the country. That reputation is deserved. However, a growing number of estate agents are researching Art Division alternatives, and the reasons are worth examining. This page gives you an honest assessment of where Art Division excels, where the limitations tend to surface, and how LOS Digital offers a different approach.

Why Estate Agents Look for an Art Division Alternative

The agents who come to us after considering or using Art Division tend to share a few common concerns. These are not about the quality of the work itself -- Art Division produces attractive websites -- but rather about the broader picture of value, flexibility, and long-term return on investment.

payments Premium Pricing

Art Division positions itself at the higher end of the estate agent website market. Their pricing reflects the design quality they deliver, but for many independent and smaller agencies, the investment is difficult to justify -- particularly when the return is not clearly measurable. A beautifully designed website is only valuable if it actively generates business. If you are paying a premium but not seeing a proportional increase in enquiries, the economics simply do not work.

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One concern we hear is about what happens after the initial website build. Making changes, adding new pages, or adjusting the layout can sometimes require going back to Art Division, which can mean additional costs and lead times. For agencies that want to be agile -- responding to market changes, adding new service areas, or testing different approaches to lead generation -- this dependency can feel limiting.

search SEO Approach

Art Division's strength is visual design, and their websites look impressive. However, design excellence and SEO performance do not always go hand in hand. A website that looks beautiful but loads slowly, lacks proper structured data, or is built with limited consideration for search engine crawlability will struggle to rank. The agents who come to us are often those who have invested in a premium website but are disappointed by its organic search performance.

description Contractual Commitments

Premium providers often require longer contractual commitments or significant upfront payments. For agencies that are cautious about large financial commitments -- especially in uncertain market conditions -- this can be a barrier. There is a reasonable argument that your website provider should earn your continued custom through performance, not hold it through contractual obligation.

Art Division vs LOS Digital

A direct comparison across the features that matter most to estate agents.

Feature	Art Division	LOS Digital
palette Custom Design	High-quality bespoke design with strong visual identity	Fully bespoke design built with equal emphasis on aesthetics and performance
search SEO Control	Design-first approach; SEO is secondary to visual impact	SEO-first architecture with full technical control from the ground up
hub CRM Integration	CRM connections available as part of build scope	Direct API integration with Reapit, Dezrez, Jupix, and others as standard
payments Pricing	Premium pricing with significant upfront investment	£88/month with no large upfront costs
lock_open Lock-In	Contractual commitments common; dependency on provider for changes	No lock-in. You own your site and can leave freely
speed Page Speed	Variable; design-heavy builds can affect load times	Individually optimised for Core Web Vitals performance
support_agent Support	Account-managed support with structured processes	Direct personal contact with your developer -- no ticket queues

When Art Division Is a Good Choice

Art Division has earned its reputation, and there are situations where it is a legitimate and sensible choice. We would rather you make the right decision for your agency than the one that happens to benefit us.

Established agencies with larger marketing budgets that can comfortably absorb a premium website investment may find Art Division's design quality aligns with their brand ambitions. If budget is not the primary constraint and your focus is on visual prestige, Art Division delivers on that front.

Agencies that prioritise design above all else -- where the visual impression of the website is the single most important factor -- may value Art Division's design-first philosophy. Some agencies operate in luxury markets where the aesthetic of the website is paramount, and Art Division understands that space well.

Agencies that do not depend on organic search traffic for lead generation and have strong referral networks, local brand recognition, or portal-driven business models may not feel the impact of the SEO limitations as keenly. If your website serves primarily as a brand showcase rather than a lead engine, Art Division's approach can work.

When LOS Digital Is a Better Fit

LOS Digital occupies a different position in the market. We deliver bespoke design -- we take that seriously -- but we also ensure that every design decision supports performance, search visibility, and lead generation. If your agency needs its website to work as hard as you do, this is where we differ.

balance Design Plus Performance

We refuse to sacrifice page speed or SEO for the sake of visual flair. Every LOS website is both attractive and technically sound. Your site will look the part and rank for the terms that bring in business.

trending_up Measurable Results

Our SEO-first approach means your website is engineered to rank locally, attract the right visitors, and convert them into genuine enquiries. The investment in your website should produce a return you can actually measure.

savings Sensible Economics

At £88 per month with no large upfront investment, LOS Digital makes a bespoke, high-performance estate agent website accessible to agencies of all sizes. You receive premium quality without premium pricing.

admin_panel_settings Independence and Ownership

You own your website. There are no long-term contractual obligations, and you are never dependent on us for basic changes. We build your site to give you control, not to create dependency.

The question is not whether Art Division produces good-looking websites -- they do. The question is whether design alone is enough. If you need your website to be a genuine business tool that generates enquiries, ranks locally, and delivers measurable value, then the combination of bespoke design and technical excellence is what sets LOS Digital apart.

Frequently Asked Questions

We design every website from scratch, tailored entirely to your agency's brand and market positioning. The difference is that our design process gives equal weight to aesthetics and technical performance. You receive a website that looks distinctive and professional while also being fast, accessible, and optimised for search engines. We do not believe you should have to choose between looking good and performing well.

Yes. We keep our pricing accessible because we are building our client base and believe strongly that quality estate agent websites should not be reserved for agencies with the largest budgets. The £88 per month includes your bespoke design, CRM integration, hosting, SEO optimisation, and direct developer support. There are no hidden charges or additional fees.

Yes. We manage the migration carefully, implementing proper 301 redirects and preserving your existing URL structures where possible. The technical SEO foundations we put in place from day one typically result in improved rankings over time, not a decline. We have handled migrations from other premium providers and understand the importance of protecting your existing search equity.

We integrate with all the major estate agent CRM systems, including Reapit, Dezrez, Jupix, and others. Our integrations are built directly through each CRM's API, ensuring real-time property data synchronisation and automatic lead insertion. Your listings, images, and property details update on your website the moment they are changed in your CRM.

You take your website with you. We do not lock you in with contracts, and you own the code and design of your site. We believe this is how the relationship between a provider and client should work — you stay because the service is excellent, not because leaving is difficult. Our £1 trial lets you experience the quality before you commit to anything.