Experienced UK Cash House Buyers
Typical Timeframe
6–9 months
As little as 7 days
Around 28 days
Speed of Sale
Slow – dependent on market and buyer chain
Fastest – direct cash purchase
Moderate – dependent on auction date
Certainty of Sale
1 in 3 sales fall through
100% certainty once offer accepted
Sale only guaranteed if reserve met
Costs Involved
• Estate agent fees (1–3%)
• Conveyancing (£1,500-
2,500)
• EPC renewal (£60–100)
• Maintenance/upgrades
• Mortgage payments
during listing
• No estate agent
fees
• No legal fees
(saving £3,000–
£5,000)
• Immediate
arrears
settlement
• Auction house fees (up
to 6%)
• Conveyancing/legal
pack
• Reserve price discount
(often 15% below market
value)
Buyer Type
Open market buyers, chains, investors
Direct professional cash buyer
Public bidders (investors,landlords)
Flexibility
Limited – tied to market conditions
Highly flexible – quick completion, no chain
Medium – depends on auction schedule
Best For
Sellers with time to wait and seeking full market
value
Sellers who absolutely HAVE to sell with a
guaranteed sale and no STRESS
Sellers looking for faster sale but willing to accept lower price
Key Benefits
• Potentially higher price
• Open market exposure
• Professional marketing
• Completion in 7 days
• No chain breaks
• Zero fees
• Guaranteed sale
• No viewings required
• Completion within 28 days
• Transparent bidding
process
• No negotiation needed
Stress
Very stressful and unpredictable
Total Stress Free
Stressful and full of uncertainty as it may still not sell on auction day
Things to Watch Out For
• Long timelines
• High probability of buyer pulling out of the sale,
wasting weeks if not
months of time
• Ongoing holding costs
Must verify buyer is a member of the National
Association of Property Buyers (NAPB)
• Fees and reserve pricing
can reduce final return
• Specialised knowledge
required for selling at
auction
| Factors | The Cash Buying Company | Estate Agent (6–8 months to sell) |
|---|---|---|
| Market Value | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| Achieved Sale Price | 83% of MV = £166,000 | 93% of MV = £186,000 |
| Estate Agent Fees | £0 | £4,464 |
| Legal / Conveyancing Costs | £0 (we cover your legal costs) | £2,500 |
| Repairs to Make Your House Presentable | £0 (we buy any condition) | £1,500 |
| Holding Costs (e.g. utilities, mortgage, council tax, insurances) | £0 | £8,800 (8 months) |
| Seller’s Inconvenience for Viewings | Hassle free, no viewings – most of the time we rely on you sending us videos and photos. | £1,000 |
| Total Costs | £0 | £18,264 |
| Net to Seller | £166,000 | £167,736 |
| Time to Cash / Sell | 14 days | 8 months (assuming buyer does not pull out of sale) |
| Sale Certainty | 100% Guaranteed | Not Guaranteed |
| Stress / Anxiety | Stress FREE | You decide |
Market Value
£200,000
£200,000
Achieved Sale Price
83% of MV = £166,000
93% of MV = £186,000
Estate Agent Fees
£0
£4,464
Legal / Conveyancing Costs
£0 (we cover your legal costs)
£2,500
Repairs to Make Your House Presentable
£0 (we buy any condition)
£1,500
Holding Costs (e.g. utilities, mortgage,
council tax, insurances)
£0
£8,800 (8 months)
Seller’s Inconvenience for Viewings
Hassle free, no viewings – most of the time we rely on you sending us
videos and photos.
£1,000
Total Costs
£0
£18,264
Net to Seller
£166,000
£167,736
Time to Cash / Sell
14 days
8 months (assuming buyer does not pull out of sale)
Sale Certainty
100% Guaranteed
Not Guaranteed
Stress / Anxiety
Stress FREE
You decide.
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