I’m Tom Ferber and I founded Homie after nearly two decades in the student housing sector. My vision started back when I was living in shared properties myself and saw how much difference a well-designed, well-run house can make to student life.
At Homie our aim is simple: we spot tired buildings, breathe new life into them, and hand the keys to students who expect better than just “okay”. We build homes that are comfortable to live in, easy to manage, and genuinely designed for the way students live now.
We’re a friendly bunch working together to make shared living easy, comfortable, and stress-free. Some of us are based in London, others are out and about in the regions where our houses are, but we all stay connected and work as one team.
Whether it’s sorting maintenance, answering questions, or making sure everything’s running smoothly, we’ve got your back, wherever you’re living.
Resident Services Assistant
Maintenance Operative
Tom partners with Tokoro Capital and launches Homie, with a mission to build a portfolio of exceptional homes for second- and third-year students to share.
Hello, Newcastle! Homie makes its first acquisition: Leazes Parade, with 222 bedrooms across 49 flats.
The show flat at Leazes Parade opens to students.
Homie expands into its second city with the acquisition of 34 properties in Leeds. Plans are drawn up for the first round of refurbishments, scheduled for summer 2025.
Homie arrives in Durham, acquiring 10 student homes – 7 of which are earmarked for refurbishment in summer 2025.
Homie launches in Manchester with the acquisition of 16 properties in Fallowfield and Rusholme.
Our first tenants move in for the 2025/26 academic year.
Our first major refurbishment programme is completed – creating new Homie-standard homes in Leeds, Durham, and Newcastle.
17 houses in Manchester and 6 in Leeds are acquired, expanding our portfolio in the area.
We're coming to a city near you!
Since launching Homie in 2024, we continue to grow our portfolio.
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