Holmes

Holmes is a free Bootstrap 4 HTML5 multi-page business website template built specifically for real estate and similar listing businesses, published by ThemeWagon and created by Colorlib.

What is Holmes?

Holmes is a free, multi-page responsive website template built on Bootstrap v4.1.3 with HTML5, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript source files. It takes static content — property listings, agency info, testimonials, and a contact form — and produces a complete business website with 8 HTML files, 1 PHP file, and extensive documentation. The template runs in any modern browser and is distributed by ThemeWagon as a free download.

Key Features

• Advanced property search widget — The header includes a search widget with a range slider for price and area filtering and an on-off switch button to toggle refinement options.
• Hero header and sticky navigation — A full-width hero header sits above a sticky top navigation bar with drop-down menus and a ghost button.
• Multi-page structure — The package includes 8 HTML files covering pages such as property grids, blog, and contact, with breadcrumbs and pagination UI.
• Interactive property grid animations — Property listings display interactive hover animations, powered by jQuery.
• Testimonial carousel — An Owl Carousel-based testimonial slider showcases client reviews.
• Working contact form — A PHP/Ajax-powered contact form processes submissions without reloading, plus a newsletter subscription form UI.
• Google map and Instagram feed — A Google map embed for location and an Instagram feed section for social proof.
• 12+ UI elements and icons — Includes FontAwesome and Linearicons fonts, cards, ghost buttons, and a footer widget with documentation.

Who is it for?

• Real estate agencies — Build a multi-page property listing website with search filters, property cards, and map integration.
• Freelance web developers — Use the clean, flexible code structure and extensive documentation to quickly spin up client sites.
• Startups and small businesses — Launch a professional corporate site with hero header, blog, testimonials, and contact form without paying licensing fees.

What can you do with Holmes?

• Property managers: publish listings with interactive grid animations, range-slider price filters, and on-off toggle search options.
• Agency marketers: display client testimonials via the carousel, embed an Instagram feed, and add a Google map to build trust.
• Site owners: collect leads through the PHP/Ajax contact form and the working newsletter subscription form UI.

Pricing

Holmes is free to download from ThemeWagon with an open-source license that permits commercial use and provides lifetime free updates.

Alternatives

• MaxiBiz — another free Bootstrap HTML5 multi-page business template, aimed at creative and digital agencies.
• Bizze — a free Bootstrap 4 business template with a professional layout.
• Linkweb — a free Bootstrap 4 business template, also professional in styling.

FAQ

Is Holmes free to use?

Yes, Holmes is a free download from ThemeWagon. Its license allows open-source use, use in commercial projects, and lifetime free updates.

What files are included in the Holmes download?

The package includes all demo images, 8 HTML files, 1 PHP file for the contact form, CSS and SCSS files, JavaScript source files, font icons, documentation, and library and plugin files.

Does Holmes have a working contact form?

Yes, the template includes a PHP/Ajax-powered working contact form, along with a newsletter subscription form UI. The backend uses PHP and Ajax to send submissions.

Which plugins and libraries does Holmes use?

Holmes integrates Bootstrap v4.1.3, Owl Carousel, jQuery Nice Select, Magnific Popup, Ajax Mailchimp, FontAwesome, Linearicons, and images from Pexels.

Is Holmes responsive?

Yes, Holmes is a responsive multi-page layout, and it is compatible with Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari, Opera, and mobile browsers.