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Quick House Sale - Cost Savings

A house sale can be a slow and expensive process. Selling your house involves charges from several professional advisors as well as the ongoing costs of owning the property.

To quickly see how much you could save by selling your house through Quick Move, see our savings calculator.

If you need to sell your house fast and want to avoid the usual costs involved in a house sale - Quick Move can help. As cash buyers of property Quick Move provide a quick house sale and potential cost savings, including:

Estate Agents

• Estate agents typically charge 1% to 2.5% + VAT to sell your home
• On an average home of £175,000 this could mean a fee of £2,056 to £5,140
• Sell to Quick Move and you could avoid paying an estate agent fee.
• Most agreements require the agent to introduce the buyer. As you approached Quick Move direct it is therefore unlikely a fee will be payable.
• A very small number of agreements have stricter criteria so always check the small print.
• If you are unsure we can check your agency agreement and assist with any negotiation with the estate agent if necessary.

Solicitors

• Costs vary considerably but the old adage of "you get what you pay for" rings true.
• Good solicitors generally cost between �500 and �1,500 including dispersements and VAT.
• We are confident our service and solicitor will meet your required dates. The weak link tends to be your solicitor.
• Therefore we recommend using our panel solicitors who understand the need for speed and certainty and can ensure a quick house sale.
• They work on your behalf and are legally obliged to look after your best interests.
• If you use our panel solicitors we cover all their standard charges relating to the sale of your home.

Home Information Pack

• Save up to �600
• You don't need a Home Information Pack to sell to Quick Move
• For more information visit our HIP page

Mortgage repayments

• Mortgage repayments are often a major outgoing for home owners.
• Selling property can take months and the mortgage still has to be paid.
• Quick Move buys your property so that you can redeem your mortgage quickly.
• Buying takes weeks rather than months, so you could avoid making any more repayments.
• If you are in mortgage arrears or are facing repossession it is possible Quick Move can assist, follow the links for more info.

Service Charges and Ground Rent

• Costs often exceed �1000 a year
• Sell to Quick Move and you will not have ongoing responsibility for these costs.

Council Tax

• Average UK council tax bill is well over �1000 a year
• Can be an added expense especially if the property is vacant

Council Tax

• Average UK council tax bill is well over �1000 a year
• Can be an added expense especially if the property is vacant

Vacant Property

• No longer living in your property or it has become untenanted
• It can quickly become a black hole for your cash
• You find yourself paying mortgage and other costs on a property that isn't your main dwelling and isn't bringing in an income. For most homeowners this can only be a short term situation

There are many other non-financial benefits that the service offers over traditional selling methods. Visit the benefits page to learn more.

Sale Cost Calculator

To demonstrate some of the costs involved in selling on the open market through an estate agent please input your asking price in the simple calculator below:

Cost of selling via estate agent
(Please enter asking price, then click "Calculate")

If you are looking for a quick house sale and want to discuss our service further please contact us. Alternatively to receive a free online estimate of our potential offer level for your property, please complete this simple online form.