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Omaze Winners UK: What Really Happens
With houses worth millions given away every month, it’s natural to wonder whether Omaze winners are genuine — and what they actually do with the prize. Here’s an honest look.
The winners are real
Omaze announces real winners, and its charity partners publicly confirm the multi-million-pound donations each draw raises — an independent trail that’s hard to fake. Winners range from ordinary working people to retirees, and the grand-prize home is awarded mortgage-free, often with a cash sum on top.
The reality check
Here’s the part the glossy adverts skip: most winners sell the property, often within about a year. Running costs on a home worth several million — council tax, insurance, maintenance — can exceed £100,000 a year, which catches many off guard. For a lot of winners, selling and banking the value makes more sense than living there.
Privacy
Winners can choose to stay private or go public. For how the draw operates see how Omaze works and the Omaze house draw, and for the tax position see tax on winning a house.
Frequently asked questions
Are Omaze winners real people?
Yes — real winners are announced, and charity partners publicly confirm the donations raised.
Do winners keep or sell the house?
Many sell — running costs on multi-million-pound homes can exceed £100,000 a year, so most winners sell within about a year.
Is the house really mortgage-free?
Yes — the grand-prize home is awarded mortgage-free, often with a cash sum too.
Related guides: how Omaze works, the Omaze house draw and tax on winning a house.