Why sell your house fast?
People come to us for very different reasons: a job move with a fixed start date, a chain that has collapsed, a property that has been on the market for months, mounting costs on an empty home, or a change in family circumstances. What these have in common is that certainty matters more than squeezing out the last few percent of the asking price.
On the open market you are waiting for the right buyer, then for their mortgage, then often for their own sale. A direct purchase removes those steps. We already hold the funds, there is no chain above us and there are no viewings to arrange, so the sale is driven by the legal work rather than by the market. If the property itself is the problem, our page on selling a house that won't sell covers that situation in more detail.
Free, confidential and with no obligation to sell.
How our fast house sale process works
You tell us about the property, we research it, we make an offer and explain how we arrived at it, and then you decide. There is no pressure at any stage, and nothing is binding on either side until contracts are exchanged.
We buy properties ourselves rather than passing enquiries to a panel of third parties, so the person assessing your property is the party intending to buy it. If you want the same process broken down step by step, see how it works, or go straight to the free cash offer form.
How quickly can I sell my house?
Honestly: it depends on the legal work, not on us. Once an offer is agreed, the timeline is set by the solicitors — searches, the title, leasehold information where relevant, and redeeming any mortgage on the property. Straightforward freehold sales tend to move quickly; leasehold, probate or title complications take longer.
Because there is no buyer to find, no mortgage application to approve and no chain above us, those usual delays are removed. We will not quote you a guaranteed number of days, and we would be wary of any buyer who does. We agree a target completion date with you and your solicitor, whether that is as soon as possible or several months away.
How the cash offer is worked out
An offer is based on the property's likely open-market value, its condition, its location and the level of demand in the local area, adjusted for the speed and certainty of a direct purchase and the fact that we take the property as it stands.
A cash offer is usually below the full open-market asking price. Against that, there is no estate agent commission, no marketing costs, no repair or clearance spend, no viewings and no risk of a chain collapsing weeks in. Our page on selling a house for cash explains that trade-off further. It is a genuine choice, and for some sellers the open market remains the better route.
Can I sell a house that needs repairs?
Yes. We consider properties in almost any condition, including homes with damp, dated kitchens and bathrooms, structural issues, fire or water damage, or belongings still inside. You do not need to repair, redecorate or clear anything before speaking to us — condition is reflected in the offer rather than being a reason to decline.
There is more detail on selling a house that needs repairs, and the photographs on this site are of real properties we have bought.
Can I sell a house with tenants?
We do consider tenanted properties, including those where the tenants intend to stay. What matters is the paperwork: the tenancy agreement, deposit protection, rent record and the notice position. Your solicitor will confirm what is needed, and tenants keep their legal rights when a property changes hands.
See selling a house with tenants if you are a landlord considering an exit.
Do I need an estate agent?
Not for a direct sale. There is no listing, no marketing photography, no accompanied viewings and no commission deducted on completion. You will still need a solicitor to handle the conveyancing, and you should always take independent legal advice before agreeing to anything.
An agent is still the right choice if achieving the highest possible price matters more than speed or certainty. Our page on selling without an estate agent sets out both sides, and if you are weighing up a fixed sale date you may also want to read about selling a house at auction.
What happens after I request a cash offer?
You submit the address, condition and a little about your situation. We research the local market and the property, and arrange an inspection where one is needed. We then put an offer to you and explain the reasoning behind the figure.
If you accept, solicitors are instructed on both sides and the legal work begins; you can use your own solicitor. Your details are used to assess the property and to contact you about your enquiry — we do not sell enquiries on. If you would rather not proceed, you simply tell us and nothing further happens.
Free, confidential and with no obligation to sell.
Other situations we buy in
A quick sale often sits alongside something else going on. We regularly deal with inherited properties, sales during probate and sales during divorce or separation, each of which has its own legal considerations that your solicitor will guide you through.
What to consider before accepting an offer
Compare the offer with at least one estate agent valuation so you can see the gap clearly, and factor in agent commission, months of bills, mortgage payments and any repair costs you would avoid.
Ask any buyer how the purchase is funded and whether they are buying the property themselves or passing your details on. Check that no fee is being charged to you, get the offer and the process in writing, and have your own solicitor review everything. Take the time you need — a genuine offer will still be there after you have thought about it.
