Experienced UK Cash House Buyers
Criteria
Estate Agents
The Cash Buying Company
Property Auction
Typical Timeframe
6–9 months
As little as 7 days
Around 28 days
Speed of Sale
Slow – dependent on market and buyer chain
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
| Criteria | Estate Agents | The Cash Buying Company | Property Auction |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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. |
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