Sell your house fast
Need to sell quickly? Tell us about your property and we’ll set out your options, including offers from cash buyers, so you can choose the right route with your eyes open.
- No obligation
- Straight talk about price
- You choose the completion date
- Your own independent solicitor
Three ways to sell fast
Speed, price and certainty trade off against each other. Here’s how the options compare.
Cash buyer
- Typical speed
- Often 7–28 days
- Price
- Usually below market value, commonly 75–85%
- Certainty
- High, if funds are proven
- Best when
- Speed and certainty matter most
Auction
- Typical speed
- Around 4–8 weeks to completion
- Price
- Set by bidding, protected by a reserve
- Certainty
- Binding when the hammer falls
- Best when
- The home is unusual or hard to mortgage
Estate agent, priced to sell
- Typical speed
- Often 2–4 months
- Price
- Closest to full market value
- Certainty
- Lower until exchange
- Best when
- You can wait a little longer for more money
How it works
- 1Tell us about your property
- 2We talk through your options with you
- 3An independent valuation is arranged
- 4You get no-obligation offers or a clear plan
- 5You choose the completion date
- 6Your own solicitor handles the sale
What a good cash buyer looks like
- They can prove the funds are in place
- No upfront or hidden fees
- The offer is based on an independent valuation
- No price drop just before exchange
- You use your own independent solicitor
- They belong to a recognised body, such as the NAPB or The Property Ombudsman
Red flags to walk away from
- Asking you to pay anything upfront
- Pressure to decide on the spot
- Cutting the offer just before exchange
- Insisting you use their solicitor
- Vague about who is actually buying
Quick sale questions
How fast can I sell my house?
With a proven cash buyer and a solicitor ready, some sales complete in a few weeks. The legal work still has to be done properly, so most take a little longer.
How much will a cash buyer offer?
Usually below full market value, commonly around 75–85%, because you’re trading price for speed and certainty. Always compare it against the other routes.
Are there any fees?
Some buyers cover legal fees, others don’t. Get everything in writing, and be wary of anyone asking for money upfront.
Can I sell if I’m behind on my mortgage?
Often, yes, as long as the sale clears what you owe. If you’re worried about repossession, see our repossession help as well.
Repossession help →What is sale and rent back?
Selling your home to a company and renting it back. It’s regulated by the FCA and carries real risks, so get independent advice before considering it.
Tell us about your move
Buying, selling, remortgaging or simply not sure where to start? Tell us what you’re trying to do and we’ll help you work out what you need.