According to Zoopla it takes about 25 weeks to sell your home on the open market, or 175 days.
So with that statistic, it's no wonder that so many people are considering selling their property to a fast house sale company.
But that leaves you with a conundrum, which one to go for? A couple of Google searches later, you'll find that there are lots to choose from - it can be quite overwhelming!
Don't panic because we've taken an impartial look at some of the largest companies in the space, providing you with unique insight to help you make an informed decision.
Top Tip: If you want to see a more general side-by-side comparison of them all, you should visit our best quick house sale companies page.
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Selling your home is no laughing matter, so if you choose to opt for a quick cash sale, it's vital you do so through a reputable company. Especially one that's highly trusted and won’t bombard you with extra fees at the last possible minute.
Below are overviews on a variety of other property buying companies that also promise to sell your house fast, with a similar service to The Property Buying Company. Take a read below...
To review other cash property buyers and then not tell you more about us would be grossly unfair, so here we are in a nutshell.
With over 50 years of combined property buying experience, we are one of the UK’s leading cash buyers of property and pride ourselves in delivering a professional and reliable service. When selling your home, Team TPBC are on hand to guide you every step of the way, from offer to completion.
We’re also fans of keeping things simple, so here's our process summed up in one sentence.
We'll give you a no-obligation cash offer for your property and can buy your home with cash from our own reserves in as little as 7 days.
As an industry-leading cash buyer, we can assist your move in a variety of ways. Our services include:
We offer you a fair price for your home.
Every home is different, so naturally, our cash offer will vary depending on location, condition, legal etc. This could mean it’s a touch lower than expected or slightly higher. Typically our cash offer comes in at around 80% of the market value. All properties are bought using cash from our own reserves.
Drop us a line for your bespoke cash offer
There are a number of reasons why you should do this. Here’s 5…
We give you control over the timescale. So whether you’re after a speedy 7-day cash purchase or something slightly more leisurely, we can structure the sale around you.
Choose us and you’ll benefit from our expert guidance from offer to completion. With over 50 years’ of experience in cash property sales, you can sell your house fast through us in confidence.
We purchase your property with cash from our own reserves, so you can be confident your money will be paid in full.
We’re an established company that you can trust. Read our reviews on Trustpilot.
We cover ALL your legal fees and have NO HIDDEN CHARGES.
Think selling your house fast through us would be a good idea? Get in touch with one of our team.
Having fallen in love with a new house, with no previous plans to move, I needed a super quick sale and these guys saved the day!
Charlotte explained the process efficiently and made sure I knew that the cash purchase offered would be lower than the market value, but the benefit was I could guarantee my house would be bought for cash and I could move quickly on my new house, so I didn't lose out!
For me, the simple chain and the fact that all my legals were covered was worth the financial sacrifice, so I jumped at the chance! Once the Ts and Cs were confirmed by Raphael, the offer was concrete on my new home and I moved in just a month later! 😊
Date of experience: January 22, 2025
Still have a few questions? Check out our FAQs below for more information:
Yes, we are completely legitimate and are members of The National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) & The Property Ombudsman (TPO).
You can find out more about us, including how long we've been in the industry.
Reviews and transparency.
You want to choose a company that are up front and honest straight away, none of these companies will be able to offer you full market value - so if they promise that, it's a huge red flag!
Look at the experience of real customers on Trustpilot and other review platforms, with the nature of this business and property purchases not always being straightforward there will (...or should be) negative reviews. Make sure to read them in detail and determine whether you are happy with the conclusion.
No - you shouldn't, otherwise they wouldn't be a business.
Unfortunately, the industry isn't regulated so you can often see a lot of misleading promises about full market value for your property or very close to it - however, from our experience, if they are offering anywhere over 85%, it is not a genuine cash purchase.
There are a few red flags that you should look out for when trying to choose a property buying company, and here are just a few of them:
Overpromising on value
Pressure selling
Not a member of The Property Ombudsman or the National Association of Property Buyers
Long term lock in contracts
07/05/2025 - Content edited by Raphael Kaye
07/05/2025 - Content updated in line with Editorial Guidelines (Reviewed by Mathew McCorry)