Simple, honest pricing

Free to Post. Pay Only to Boost.

Posting an ad on Search Mart is completely free. No commissions, no final value fees, no subscription. You only pay if you choose to boost your ad to reach more buyers.

What's always free

Everything below costs nothing — ever.

Post an ad

Create a listing with photos, description, price and location. No charge, no limit on how many ads you post.

Receive messages

Buyers contact you directly through our in-app messaging system. All messages are free.

Search alerts

Save a search and get notified by email when a matching listing is posted.

Saved items

Save listings you're interested in and revisit them any time.

Seller profile

A public profile page showing your listings, rating, and verified badge.

Make and receive offers

Negotiate prices through our offer system — accept, decline, or counter.

Optional paid boosts

Boosts are entirely optional. Your listing will appear in search results without them. Boosts simply give you more visibility when you want to sell faster.

Bump Up

Moves back to top instantly

£1.99/ one-time

Instantly moves your listing back to the top of its category and location. Perfect when your ad has slipped down the results.

  • Jumps straight back to the top of results
  • Visible to all buyers browsing your category
  • Takes effect immediately on purchase
  • Can be re-purchased as many times as you like
Bump for £1.99
Most Popular

Featured Ad

Featured at the top for 7 days

£3.99/ 7 days

Keeps your listing pinned at the top of search results for a full 7 days with a gold Featured badge that catches buyers' eyes.

  • Pinned at the top of results for 7 days
  • Gold Featured badge on your listing card
  • Shown to buyers browsing your category
  • Ideal for furniture, electronics and mid-value items
Feature for £3.99
Best Value

Featured Ad

Featured at the top for 14 days

£7.99/ 14 days

Double the visibility of the 7-day option. Your listing stays pinned at the top with a Featured badge for a full two weeks.

  • Pinned at the top of results for 14 days
  • Gold Featured badge on your listing card
  • Reaches buyers browsing over two full weeks
  • Best value for higher-priced or in-demand items
Feature for £7.99
Trade Sellers

Trade Vehicle Ad

Live for 60 days — trade sellers only

£24.99/ 60 days

For motor trade dealers and professional vehicle sellers. Your vehicle ad runs for a full 60 days with a Trade badge, featured placement, and priority in vehicle search results.

  • Ad live for 60 days — no re-listing needed
  • Trade badge displayed on your listing
  • Priority placement in vehicle search results
  • Includes Featured status for the full 60 days
Post Trade Vehicle Ad

Boosts are purchased per listing from your seller dashboard. Payment is processed securely by Stripe.

How we compare

Search Mart
Gumtree
eBay
Post an ad
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No final value fees
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No subscription required
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Bump Up from £1.99
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Featured Ad 7 days £3.99
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Featured Ad 14 days £7.99
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Trade Vehicle Ad 60 days £24.99
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Private vehicle ads free
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Smart local search
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Safe in-app messaging
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Every UK town covered
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Frequently asked questions

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