Our Review of House Sales Direct
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Content Written By: Raphael Kaye - Last Updated: 31/07/2025
What is House Sales Direct?
House Sales Direct was a UK-based company that helped homeowners sell their properties quickly with the promise of “No Chains, No Fees, No Stress.”
It was a private limited company that launched in 2016, but had an “active proposal to strike off” on Companies House in July 2025, signalling an impending dissolution.
Who owned House Sales Direct?
Martin Lonsdale, a Bradford-based estate agent, was the owner of House Sales Direct. He also runs Martin Lonsdale Estate Agents in the Bradford area.
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What services did House Sales Direct offer?
House Sales Direct offered a quick house sale service that gave people the option to sell their house rapidly in specific situations—they might have been going through financial difficulties, processing a divorce or needing a significant renovation to the property itself.
House Sales Direct reviews: What did their customers say?
When we first reported on House Sales Direct here in June 2024, it had 46 Google reviews with an average rating of 2.7 stars and no Trustpilot reviews at all. By July 2025, it was winding down as a business and had reached 160 reviews on Google with a star rating of 3.8, and 49 reviews on Trustpilot with a rating of 3.7.
Many of the reviews, as you can tell from the average scores, were not exactly glowing. A recent Trustpilot user called Joey summarised his feelings about his dealings with House Sales Direct (14 July 2025):
"Do I regret choosing HSD? Absolutely. Would I recommend them to someone looking for a fair, transparent, and professional house sale experience? No."
"If your only goal is to sell quickly and you don’t care about value, they might work for you. But if you want to sell your home at a decent price with a partner you can trust, I strongly advise staying away from HSD."
Date of experience: 14 July 2025
It wasn’t all bad, of course—another reviewer, Michael Ross, praised the team for being “very professional from the start” (11 June 2025):
"The viewing was easy to arrange, and I appreciated how organised everything was when I arrived. No pressure at all, just honest answers and a relaxed approach."
Date of experience: 07 April 2025
It’s not clear what caused the closure of House Sales Direct, but such varied reviews from customers are a strong indication that something was amiss. Some of the most common complaints included:
Hidden costs
Poor communication
False promises
Delays and non-refundable fees
Legal and ethical issues
Poor marketing
We’re honoured to have been featured in the media by several leading outlets and major publications
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An alternative to House Sales Direct: The Property Buying Company
| Company | House Sales Direct | The Property Buying Company |
|---|---|---|
| Google Reviews | 160 Reviews | 205 reviews |
| Google Rating | 3.8 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 |
| Trustpilot Reviews | 49 Reviews | 2,582 Reviews |
| Trustpilot Rating | 3.7 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 |
If you are a homeowner looking to sell quickly and you’ve been surprised to hear of House Sales Direct’s closure, you’ve come to the right place for a solution. At The Property Buying Company, we do what House Sales Direct couldn’t do and buy your property off you without any hidden costs or non-refundable fees.
One of the many reasons behind House Sales Direct shutting down involves the misleading journey it would take dissatisfied customers on, which is the opposite of what we stand for here. We can help you sell your house quicker than other ‘fast sale’ companies and you won’t be charged a penny in the process—we’ll even sort your legal fees out for you.
Here’s how our services compare to other methods of selling your house quickly:
| Cost | Receive | Time | Potential Issue? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Agents | £1-5k (1-3% Commission) | 80-100% | 16-52 Weeks | Possible chain breaks |
| Auction | £2.5-5k | 50-100% | 6-10 Weeks | No guaranteed sale |
| The Property Buying Company | £0 | 80.39-93.14% | 2-3 Weeks | Lower than typical market value |
Interested in a quick sale that doesn’t cost you anything? Discover more about the way we work here and get in touch for your free cash offer today.
Read more: How The Property Buying Company works
You can also dive into our reviews on Trustpilot to find out more about what our customers think of our services, such as Lois, who left this review on 8 July 2025:
"I've had the pleasure of working with Kirsty at The Property Buying Company on multiple occasions, and I can't recommend her highly enough. Kirsty and the legal team are absolutely brilliant – always a pleasure to work with. Communication is consistently quick and efficient, and their knowledge and professionalism really stand out. It's clear they genuinely care about delivering a smooth and stress-free process. A fantastic team all round!"
Date of experience: 04 July 2025
Edit Log
31/07/2025 - Content rewritten by Raphael Kaye
31/07/2025 - Content updated in line with Editorial Guidelines (Reviewed by Mathew McCorry)
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