Sell House Fast UK

Liverpool, London, Birmingham - wherever your property’s based across England or Wales, we want to buy it. We’re The Property Buying Company and our mission is simple. Take the hassle out of selling your home, and as a special thank you, cover all your fees.

We're one of those property cash buyers that you can trust, which is why we're proud members of the National Association of Property Buyers & The Property Ombudsman. Read our reviews on Trust Pilot if you don’t believe us – we’ve got hundreds that back this up!

Why Choose Us?

• Absolutely no fees – please, don’t confuse us with estate agents, we'll even cover your solicitors' costs
• A fast sale with completion in as little as 7 days!
• We’ll buy any house, any condition, in any location
• We pay the best trade prices
• Cash offer in as little as 24 hours, with no obligation

Selling your house is a big decision, we appreciate that! So we've provided an in-depth overview of what methods you have available, and a complete breakdown of our Sell House Fast service. This article is rather long, so if you are interested in a specific section you can use the table of contents below:

1. I Want To Sell My House Quickly – What Are The Different Methods?
2. Our Service vs The Open Market
3. Our Quick House Sales Process
4. How To Sell My House: Our Top Tips To Sell Quickly
5. Pros & Cons Of Using A Fast Property Buyer
6. Reasons To Sell Your House Quickly
7. What Will Your Cash Offer For My House Be, In Return For A FAST House Sale?
8. Our Most Popular Fast House Sale Locations
9. Why Sell Your House To Us?
10. Ask Team TPBC: Our Common FAQs
11. Other Useful Information

I Want To Sell My House Quickly – What Are The Different Methods?

Traditionally if you were looking to sell your house, an estate agent would be your first port of call. However as the industry develops this tradition is being broken, giving you more options when you come to sell – especially if you want to sell your house urgently! Question is, which one is right for you? And which is the fastest way to sell your house?

• The Open Market
  

  Choose to sell your house using this route and you’ll most likely be going through an estate agent. The agent will advertise your property and market it to their pool of potential buyers – the better connected your agent, the more likely you’ll sell your house.

  Buyers then submit offers based on what they think it’s worth (typically less than your asking price). Once you accept an offer, a memorandum of sale is drawn up. From here both buyer and seller should instruct solicitors to ensure all the legal side of the sale is tied up correctly – this process can take time!

  The sale will then go through. It’s at this time the estate agent will receive their commission – usually at least 1% of your sale price!

  
  
• Auctions
  

  If you’ve a problem property, selling your house quickly at auction can be beneficial. This could be anything from a property with structural damage or a property that’s tenanted. You tend to find auction properties priced below their market value (BMV), but if a bidding war occurs then this could work in the seller’s favour.

  At most auctions, the buyer will be required to put down a 10% deposit immediately after the sale and have 28 days to pay the remaining 90% of the sale price. Although at some auctions buyers pay a non-refundable reservation fee and have 28 days to exchange contracts, plus an additional 28 days to complete. That’s if you meet your reserve price.

  
  
• Part Exchange
  

  If you’re buying a new build your developer may also give you the opportunity to sell your house quickly through their part exchange scheme. Do so and they’ll value your property, taking into consideration any defects – their offer will usually come in at around 65-70% of the market value. The price you pay for letting a developer take the hassle off your hands. Although if you choose this method you may be restricted to what type of property you can buy.

  
  
• Home equity release schemes
  

  If you’ve invested a decent amount into your mortgage and are aged between 55 –65, then you could release some of that without having to sell your house. Whether you want to release some cash to fund a holiday home or just need a bit of extra money for retirement, an equity release scheme could be a good option. We’d always advise you should seek specialist advice and weigh up the risk before you do so.

  Equity release schemes come in two types:

  • Life-time mortgage – With this you’ll receive a lump sum from your provider which is secured against your property. You can then either pay this off or accumulate the interest, providing the value of your house would cover the costs when you die.
  • Home reversion - A reversion provider buys either all, or part of your property, but will not have access to the property until you die. You can continue to live there rent-free. Usually, the lump sum you receive is no more than 60% of the property’s market value.

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• Raffle your property
  This usual way of securing a fast house sale has been a hot topic with the press. To do so, a homeowner would sell raffle tickets with the main prize being their property. While this sounds tempting, especially if it gets your house some good publicity, it’s a risky strategy that can see you selling significantly below market value.
  
  
• Quick cash sale companies
  If you’re here to work out how to sell your house quickly, opting for to use our quick house sale solution could be a good choice. Companies that buy property quickly typically offer you cash, even though their offer will be below the market value. If you’re need to sell your property fast because of chain break, relationship breakdown or emigration, these companies tend to be your best bet, as the majority can complete on a purchase in just 7-days!

Our Service vs The Open Market

The first question you’ll likely ask if you’re looking to take advantage of a Sell House Fast service like ours is exactly what amount you'll achieve for your property in comparison to the more traditional route, like using an estate agent and going on the open market.

At first glance it would look like the open market is the way to go. After all, we're honest and upfront about the fact we will offer you below the market value, so they can’t possibly be as good value, right? Not necessarily.

The main advantage of choosing The Property Buying Company over the open market is time, which if you’ve got a house to run, can quickly level the playing field.

Figures shown are based on a typical advertised property price of £100,000 which has come back with a RICS valuation of no less than £100,000, and the legal work and searches have shown that there are no issues concerning the property or its title. We would be able to pay up to 80% of the valuation if the property is in 'grade A' condition, of standard construction and is located in an area with average or above market conditions.

Yet despite the figures, you’re still likely to opt for an estate agent when selling your property. Why? Because it’s traditionally how it’s done, even though a large proportion of agents have a habit of overvaluing. All of which slows your property sale down and has you forced to reduce the price to get good interest. And even then you’ve got viewings and a whole load of negotiating to do.

If you’re reading this thinking, “I need to sell my house quickly” then the open market is likely not the best route.

Our Quick House Sales Process

At The Property Buying Company, we’re all about giving you a fast house sale that’s transparent and straight forward. Being a cash property buyer makes this easy. We buy your house for cash in as little as 7-days and as a special thank you, include all your legal fees.

Disclaimer: The price we quote you, is the price we pay.

If a Sell House Fast service sounds attractive, then here’s how to get started…

1. Enter your postcode at the top of our "get an offer" page
2. Select your property address
3. Tell us the property type
4. Specify the amount of bedrooms
5. Enter your name, contact number & email
6. Our team reach out to discuss your home, provide you with an initial valuation and talk you through selling to a fast property buyer.

Once you’ve agreed you’re happy with our initial valuation, we’ll then arrange for you to meet with one of our Acquisitions Managers. During the meeting, they’ll give your property the once over in person, flag up any issues and get to know more about you and your situation. It’s from this we’ll determine our final valuation which, if you accept, will lead to a RICS survey before completion. Proof you can sell your house in under 7 days!

How To Sell My House: Our Top Tips For A Quick Sale

If you’re looking to sell your house then we’d advise you don’t want to make the mistake of investing too much of your time and money. Saying that, there are a variety of ways in which you can sell your house quickly without spending a fortune. Here’s just a few to consider…

• Cut the lawn and tidy that garden – Your garden is typically the first thing people see – it’s what governs your curb appeal – so if you’re thinking ‘I need to sell my house as quickly as possible’, this is one of the first things you should attend to.
• Fill in or paint over any superficial cracks – Cracks are code for trouble in the eyes of a buyer, so masking any superficial ones is an easy way to make your house show better. But there’s a reason we say superficial cracks – trying to disguise subsidence with Pollyfilla is a sure way to come across as an untrustworthy seller.
• Wash your windows and let in some air – Especially in the warmer months, airing your house and cleaning the windows can be an easy way to keep it smelling fresh and let in valuable light.
• De-clutter. De-clutter. De-clutter – Clutter is not attractive, so get rid of it. The more space you have on show, the more potential there is for buyers to see and the higher the chance you’ll sell your house.

Use the tips above and you may achieve a slightly better price from home buying companies like ourselves. Think of our Acquisitions Mangers as you would a buyer. They’re looking for a tidy, functional space that’s well cared for and doesn’t need much work - house clearances and garden services cost us money. These rules would also apply if you were looking to get a strong valuation and try to sell your house through an estate agent.

If major structural issues (subsidence, rising damp etc.) are the reason you’re looking to sell your house quickly, then you can discuss these with our Acquisitions Manager, although we would ask you to disclose details like this when you initially apply for your cash offer.

Remember – we buy ANY property, in ANY condition and ANY location, so rest assured we won't back out.

Pros & Cons Of Using A Fast Property Buyer

Luckily for you, we’re a regulated house buying company and put transparency at the forefront of what we do. We cover ALL your legal fees as well as offer a fair price, even though it will be less than the open market value.

Reasons To Sell Your House Quickly

Why do people search for opt to sell to companies like us? The answer’s pretty varied, however the most common reasons that we’ve encountered are…

1. Inheritance and probate property - Selling inherited property can be quite overwhelming, just like understanding the probate process probate as well as all the costs and documents required. Choose to sell your property quickly to us and we'll handle your probate for you and guide you through the process.
2. Divorce: selling house to move on - Couples who are separating often have to live together while trying to sell a house; a quick property sale helps them move on faster. Sell though us and we also act as an intermediate, which can lift the stress of the entire process.
3. Alternative to part exchange - New build part exchange schemes are strict and come with a whole host of special conditions and requirements. Those looking to sell their house quickly to buy a new build may opt for quick home sale companies like us, as an alternative solution.
4. A buyer pulls out before exchange - A broken property chain can spell disaster for anyone looking to sell their house quickly, unless it can be repaired. As a property buying company we’re able to do exactly that, by simply swooping in to replace the missing link.
5. To stop house repossession - When there’s threat of the roof being taken from over someone’s head, they need cash, and fast. This is where we come in, by giving them a fast house sale that allows them to withdraw their equity to cover their debt. So while they may have to downsize, they avoid property repossession.
6. Urgent house sale: owner emigrating or relocating - In the case someone is emigrating or moving to another part of the country, a fast house sale can take a lot of the stress off their shoulders. With their completion date clearly laid out, they can plan ahead more affectively and have more confidence in their move.

What Will Your Cash Offer For My House Be, In Return For A FAST House Sale?

We’re as transparent as it gets.

To us as a cash buyer, property sales are all about efficiency and speed (as you’ve probably gathered by now), which is why we’ll buy your house for cash in as little as 7 days.

The price we pay reflects this, just one of the perks of our service. So, as a typical rule of thumb our offer comes in somewhere in the region of 80 - 85% of the market value. But as with everything this does depend.

The location, condition, type of property etc. can all influence what we offer, so if your house is in a bit of a state, granted, this could be less, but if it’s obvious it’s been well looked after, our offer could well increase. Pretty much the same reaction as you’d get from buyers on the open market…

Our Most Popular Fast House Sale Locations

We offer our fast house sale service across the whole of England and Wales, so we'll look to buy your property no matter the location. That being said, here are a few of our busiest purchasing locations:

Why Sell Your House To Us?

Here’s just 4 reasons you should do business with The Property Buying Company…

Our Knowledge – We’re headed up by property experts with over 50-years’ experience in buying property, so believe us when we say, we know our properties. Jonny, one of our CEOs has dealt with over 3000 properties during his career and has been active in the industry for well over a decade!

Our Authenticity – We’re a reputable company who puts you as our customer first. Our ‘Excellent’ rating on Trust Pilot is testament to this. As is our membership of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) which requires require us to operate to a strict code of conduct and ensure you receive the best quality of service possible.

As if we weren’t authentic enough, we’re also members of the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) – a group for quick property sale companies that ensures all homeowners are treated fairly and will be compensated in the event of a dispute. If we weren’t confident in our ability to give you a quick property sale that’s transparent and hassle free, we wouldn’t be members.

Our Approach – We take the human approach to property sales – we’re not here to pressure you into selling your house quickly, which is why all our cash offers come with no obligation. The ball’s in your court.

Take us up on our offer and we’ll act fast, as well as giving you a helping hand. Our progressions team have over 30 years’ experience in tying up the legal side of a fast house sale. They’ll also help you negotiate an onward purchase, arrange removals and make sure we’ve covered ALL your solicitor's costs.

Our business model – Unlike a lot of property cash buyers, we’re self-funded. This means we’re not a broker or middle man who’s relying on someone else’s money to buy your house quickly. We have the funds to buy your property outright, so rest assured you’ll receive your money on time and in full.

Ask Team TPBC: Our Common FAQs

It’s no secret that selling your house is daunting, which is why we make it our mission to get you sold, exchanged and completed in as little as 7 days. But if you’ve still got burning query about our we buy any house service, these common FAQs may help you out…

Q: Why should I sell my house to youh instead of using my local estate agent?

Agents are the traditional way to sell a house, but we’d question whether they’re the best. Here’s just a couple of reasons why quick house sale companies like us could be a better option…

Agents charge you a fee, typically 1% of your house price. With us, we charge you nothing, plus we pay all your legal fees!

Selling through an agent doesn’t guarantee you a completion date or fit it around your timescale. For fast cash property buyers like us, this isn’t an issue.

Agents can’t predict the housing market or what price you’ll achieve. Whereas we can guarantee your sale price from the offset.

Q: How’s your property valuation work?

Just like your agent, we use a variety of online tools to research your local market and offer our initial house valuation. But, because we do recognise each property is unique if you take us up on our cash offer for your home, we will send one of our Acquisitions Managers round to view in person. Here they’ll confirm the property’s value or make note of any issues that may affect it. We will then put forth our final offer based on their appraisal.

Q: If I sell my house to TPBC, am I liable to pay any fees or charges?

No – all your legal fees are included! There’s no hidden charges or catches to our quick sale service – what we offer is what you’ll receive.

Q: How quickly can I sell my house for cash if I use The Property Buying Company?

As little as 7 days, although the typical sale takes 2-3 weeks. If you’ve got a specific timescale you’re looking to adhere to, just let us know.

Q: Do I require a solicitor if I choose your service?

We source you a solicitor ourselves, although if you already have someone in mind you’re more than welcome to appoint them to act on your behalf.

Other Useful Resources

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