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Co-Founder & CEO
Karl McArdle
Karl launched TPBC in 2012 with his best friend, Jonathan Christie. Under his guidance, the company has fostered a culture of creativity, compassion and collaboration.
Get to know KarlWe Buy Any House In 7 Days!
We buy any property in any condition, quick and easy
- Sell your house in as little as 7 days
- We'll handle all your fees
- Absolutely NO obligation
How we work
Fast. Transparent. Fair.
Do you need a fast house sale? Maybe you’re going through a difficult divorce or facing repossession. Whatever your situation, we’re here to help you sell quickly for a fair price, on your own terms.
Our transparent 3-step process makes selling faster and simpler than traditional routes. We also keep you informed every step of the way, helping you sell more confidently without any unnecessary stress or delays.
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Submit an enquiry online to check your properties eligibility
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Get your free offer
Receive an offer within 24 hours, then we'll visit your property to formalise it. We calculate your offer by using our in-house Underwriters & property research tools.
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Sell faster without fees
We'll instruct solicitors and pay off the fees, then you exchange as normal
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We’re honoured to have been featured in the media by several leading outlets and major publications
Meet Our Founders & CEOs
Co-Founder
Jonathan Christie
Jonathan (Jonny) had a simple goal with his best friend, Karl McArdle: make quick house sales a mainstream option while prioritising honesty, transparency and exceptional customer experience.
Get to know JonnyHow we compare to estate agents
| Cash Sale | Estate Agent | Auction House | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical Offer | 80% of market value | 95-100% of market value | 85-95% of market value |
| Typical Fees | No fees | Commission: 1-3% + VAT Surveyor: £400 to £1,500 Legal: £2,000 + VAT | Commission: 2% + VAT Entry fee: £300 to £500 Legal pack: £200 to £500 |
| Typical Risks | Low drop-out rate | >28% fall-through rate | <1% fall-through rate |
| Time To Sell | 1-3 weeks | 17-34 weeks | 8-12 weeks |
Selling to a cash buyer, like TPBC, won’t give you full market value (approx. 80%) for your home. However, it provides a much faster and often more secure way to sell your house or flat in a competitive market. You also save a significant amount of money as you don’t have to pay us any commission. We also cover all fees associated with the sale, such as legal and surveyor bills.
If speed is a priority, you’ll rarely find a faster option than The Property Buying Company. You also make almost as much in the sale considering typical estate agent fees and bills, as well as how much you’ll spend on utilities and mortgage payments if it takes longer to sell.
| Extra Costs | Estate Agents | Auction Houses | Quick Sale Option |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Value | £100,000 | £100,000 | £80,000 |
| Accepted Offer | £95,000 (95%) | £90,000 (90%) | £80,000 |
| Commission | £2,280 (2% + 20% VAT) | £2,160 (2% + 20% VAT) | £0 |
| Surveyor | £1,500 | £1,500 | £0 |
| Solicitor/Legal | £1,642 (incl. VAT) | £1,642 (incl. VAT) | £0 |
| Utility Bills | £2,412 (6 months) | £1,206 (3 months) | £0 |
| Mortgage Repayments | £3,168 (6 months) | £1,584 (3 months) | 0 |
| Council Tax | £960 | £480 | £0 |
| Property Clearance | £750 | £750 | £0 |
| Final Price | £83,872 | £80,558 | £80,000 |
| Time taken | 6 months | 3 months | 7 days |
Sell your house completely online, for free
Choose the UK’s leading property cash buyer
The Property Buying Company was founded to give you a better way to sell your property - with speed, convenience and the personal support you deserve.
Since 2012, we’ve been simplifying the home selling process. Skip the repairs, the endless house viewings, and the uncertainty of the open market. Avoid inflated estate agent and solicitor costs, property chain delays, and unreliable buyers.
Get a guaranteed sale in as little as 7 days, with money deposited directly into your bank account. Whatever your reason for selling quickly (debt, inheritance, divorce, relocation, repossession etc.) we’re here to help.
7Days to sell
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Find us on Trustpilot
Read all our reviews on Trustpilot, where we have achieved over 90% 4- and 5-star appraisals from clients across the UK.
Sell your house in any condition without any costs
We’ll buy your house in any condition, anywhere in the UK. Our average sale takes 2-3 weeks – that’s 13x faster than many estate agents! We can help you sell as quickly as you need, tailoring our service to your specific situation.
Unlike property auctions or online estate agents, where hidden fees can add up to £2,000 or more, we're completely transparent. With us, there are no surprise costs. In fact, there are no costs whatsoever.
Why choose The Property Buying Company?
Trusted by over 10,000 people
We’re a leading buyer of residential properties across England and Wales. Our 12+ years of experience in property buying means unmatched expertise and personalised customer care. Our dedicated team is here to guide you every step of the way.
We offer a complete solution to simplify your sale. We can:
Buy your property quickly and efficiently.
Cover all legal and survey costs.
Help you find your next rental, if needed.
Negotiate the best price on your onward purchase.
Take care of the details with our free courier service.
Our in-house progressions experts have over 30+ years of legal and conveyancing experience, ensuring a smooth sale. We handle property-related issues and offer support with complex situations, like probate, for a truly hassle-free experience.
Our customers say it best...
Gary in Harrogate
“The Property Buying Company for me were the obvious option, because they were more personable than the rest. We had a very quick and easy turnaround in a time in my life that was difficult.”
We helped Gary sell his Harrogate property within 10 days while he and his wife were going through a difficult divorce.
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Suzie in London
“I feel The Property Buying Company did offer me a fair price ... Overall, I would say I was in a better off position than had I gone the other route.”
We helped Suzie sell her inherited London property for a great price during a difficult time in her life when a quick sale was desirable, closing the sale in 3 weeks.
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You're in safe hands
We're a trusted and respected brand in the cash house-buying industry, when you agree to sell your property with us, you know you're in safe hands.
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We are the most reviewed cash house buyer on Trustpilot in the industry, rated excellent with over 2,500+ reviews!
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We’re proudly registered with The Property Ombudsman who ensure everything we do is above board.
Find out more about TPO.
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As voluntary members of the National Association of Property Buyers, we follow the set of guidelines and practices to ensure we are providing our service to the highest possible standards.
Find out more about the NAPB.
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We have over 100 years of collective experience in house buying.
What does it mean to be a property cash buyer?
Cash house buyers account for around 30% of all property purchases in the UK. But what does it mean to be a professional property cash buyer? As one of the most trusted and established property buying companies in the UK, we offer some of the best services, speed and outcomes in the property industry.
Sell your house fast
As a professional cash buyer, we can help you sell your home in as little as 7 days. While this may be below market value, it does allow you the freedom to sell quickly and avoid any unnecessary fees or delays. You can get on with your life, bank the agreed amount and save yourself stress, time and energy.
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What is a cash house buyer?
The Property Buying Company is a genuine cash buyer. We purchase homes using our own cash funds. We don’t rely on property chains or mortgage loans to buy, so we’re not hamstrung by delays or at risk of falling through. We’re trustworthy and reliable professionals with your best interests in mind, helping you achieve your sale goals.
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Who are the best quick house sale companies?
The house selling market is saturated with cash buyers and estate agents. It can be extremely difficult knowing where to start and who to trust. To help your process, we’ve reviewed the best quick house sale companies, including their unique benefits and specific track records with former clients.
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Why you might want a cash buyer
There are numerous reasons and situations where you might benefit from using a cash buyer instead of a traditional estate agent or auction house. If speed is a top priority or you’re tired of unreliable buyers and costly estate agents, we can help. We’ve also written a detailed guide on who could benefit most from our services. This might help you decide whether we’re the right option for you.
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Ready to sell now?
How we’ve helped sellers in the past
Quick sale of a late father’s house:
Amy shared her experience
online
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Support during a difficult time
Amy had tried selling her late father’s house through online estate agencies and other cash buyers. She was getting nowhere during a tough and emotionally difficult time.
In the end she found our service to be personable, genuine and helpful. We helped Amy sell her late father’s property quickly, providing support throughout the entire process.
Frustrated with slow estate agents:
Robert shared his story
online
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A faster, smoother solution
Robert had gone through the traditional sale route, using estate agents and hoping for a quick sale. After getting no viewings or offers after months on the open market, Robert approached us for help.
Robert had more time to sell, so we helped him find a buyer within one month, closing the sale shortly after. We maintained close communication throughout the process.
Sell your house in any condition and any location
We are a nationwide cash buying company that operates across England and Wales. We will buy your house in as little as 7 days, no matter where you are located:
We buy any house, in any condition and offer fast cash solutions. There are no hidden fees - we'll even cover your solicitor costs and the best part? We cover the whole of England & Wales!
Use the interactive map for our most popular areas :
London
Leeds
Manchester
Newcastle
Nottingham
Wales
Birmingham
Bristol
Portsmouth
Peterborough
Read the latest from our property experts
We are fortunate to have some fantastic property experts at The Property Buying Company, with over 100 years of combined experience in the property industry. They can help guide you on everything from property legalities and seller rights to selling your home in various conditions and navigating estate agents.
Here are some of the latest articles they have written to help you sell and buy smarter:
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Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can you buy my house?
The Property Buying Company can purchase your house in as little as 7 days, with most people choosing a 2-3 week timescale. We will completely tailor our service to fit a timescale that suits you, whether that be 7 days or a month.
Will I get full market value?
We offer competitive cash offers for a fast, hassle-free sale. In exchange for speed and certainty, our offers are usually 75% to 85% of full market value. This reduction also considers all the legal and survey fees we cover for you, as well as any risk we take on by purchasing your property quickly.
Are there any fees to your service?
Surprisingly, this is one of the most common questions we get. We don’t charge any fees for our service. We cover absolutely everything, including legal and survey fees. As long as you choose the solicitors that we provide, there are absolutely no fees when you sell your home to us.
Are The Property Buying Company trustworthy?
As a founding member of the National Association of Property Buyers and a member of The Property Ombudsman, we uphold the industry’s highest trading standards. We also have a 4.5-star rating on Trustpilot from over 2,500 reviews from former clients. These appraisals, as well as our real customer testimonials, reflect our commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Unlike some cash buyers, our offers are guaranteed. What we offer is what you get - no hidden fees or surprises. We pride ourselves on honesty and transparency throughout the entire process. You can learn more about how to check whether a cash house buying company is legitimate with our online guide.
Will you value my house fairly?
We provide a professional house valuation and a fair cash offer backed by data, experience and the gold valuation standards of the RICS. We combine online resources, like Rightmove and Zoopla, with local market insights and our extensive property knowledge to ensure a transparent and accurate valuation of your home.
Our deep market knowledge reveals the factors driving sales success or stagnation. While our in-person valuations uphold RICS standards when assessing your property’s unique features. You can trust us to deliver a fair and honest house valuation that reflects the true sales potential of your property.
Are you a middleman or a genuine cash buyer?
We’re a genuine cash buyer offering consistent 75% to 85% cash offers for flats and houses. Unlike unreliable companies, we won’t lure you in with inflated offers only to reduce them at the last minute. You’ll get a fair price and a guaranteed sale for the price we’ve agreed upon. We can also close the sale in as little as 7 days, but typically we take 2-3 weeks to ensure you get the best possible result.
We can buy your house directly with our own funds, offering a fast and hassle-free completion that isn’t hamstrung by property chains or mortgage loans. If you prefer a higher offer than one we can provide, we’ll connect you with pre-vetted cash investors who are serious about buying. This process may take longer, but it usually results in a higher sale price.
By selling through us, you’ll have the advantage of a competitive market without the stress of selling on your own. We cover all the costs associated with helping you sell your house. We’ll also never share your information without your explicit consent.
Will it cost to get an offer on my house?
You don’t need to pay anything for our no-obligation cash offer. We can also provide our initial offer within 24 hours. All you need to do is submit your postcode online, as well as a few additional details.
Depending on what time of day you do this, one of our expert property consultants will be in touch either within minutes or 24 hours to discuss your sale goals and situation. Depending on your situation, they may be able to provide a personalised cash offer during this call or shortly after, with a little more research.
What’s most important is this offer comes with no costs and no obligation.
Can you buy my property regardless of the reason for selling?
We buy any house in any condition, no matter your reason for selling. We’re here to help people who want or need a fast cash sale. Our experienced team has over a decade of experience in helping people sell their property quickly, whether they’re going through:
Probate
Divorce
Repossession
Relocation
Bad neighbours
Leasehold agreement issues
Debt
It doesn’t matter what situation you're in or what condition your house is in. We will buy any home across the UK for cash, making your house sale as simple as possible. We will also supply dedicated support throughout your house sale process.
Edit Log
15/10/2025 - Content rewritten and edited by Raphael Kaye, reviewed by Jonathan Christie and Karl McArdle
15/10/2025 - Content updated in line with Editorial Guidelines (Reviewed by Mathew McCorry)
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