UK’s leading house buying company
Companies That Buy Houses
- Bought over 6,000 properties
- £12m available to buy houses
- Trading since 1998
- 5 star customer ratings
Why use a house buying company?
When selling your home, most people will choose to sell with an estate agent. However, the chances of a quick house sale on the open market are pretty slim. Companies that buy properties offer a great solution for those who need to move fast.
Selling your property directly to a genuine house buying company offers a speed and level of certainty that cannot be matched by any other method of house sale.
A reputable company will be able to complete your house sale on the date of your choice, with money transferred to your account upon completion.
Reasons you may sell your home to a property buying company
There are many reasons sellers choose to use companies that buy houses rather than sell their property the traditional way. These include:
House sale fallen through
Unfortunately, around one in three property sales will fall through before completion. If you have experienced the heartbreak of a property chain break, a reputable house buying company can provide a guaranteed quick house sale and get you moving.
Selling a rental property
If you’re worried about the costly vacant periods associated with selling a former buy to let property on the open market, a property buying company can help by providing a fast house sale. Being in control of the timescales means you can choose for the sale to complete on the day your tenant moves out.
Inherited property
If you’ve inherited a property, you may not feel you have the time or energy to embark on the often-lengthy process of selling it on the open market. This is made even more challenging if you don’t live near the inherited property. A home buying company can remove the stress and buy your property in as little as 7 days.
Financial difficulties
If you are facing financial difficulties and considering selling your house to pay off debt, a company that buys houses may be able to help. A formal cash offer from a property buying company may even be used to halt a repossession order.
Downsizing
If you’re considering downsizing in order to release some of the money tied up your property, a house buying company can offer you a quick and stress-free sale to tie in with the purchase of your next home.
Divorce
Selling your house after a divorce or relationship breakdown can be incredibly stressful. A fast house sale service can give you the freedom to move on much more quickly than a sale on the open market.
Relocation
Whether you’re relocation for work, to be closer to family, or to embark on a new adventure, a genuine property buying company can offer a quick house sale that fits around your plans. Able to complete the house sale on a date of your choice, you can time your move with your onward plans.
Illness
If you’re having to move due to illness, you may be looking for an easy alternative to selling your house on the open market. A fast house sale service can offer you a private, stress-free sale on a date of your choice.
Don’t want the hassle
It currently takes an average of 10 viewings to sell a property. If you simply don’t want the hassle of property viewings, estate agent negotiations and a lengthy conveyancing process, a quick house sale to a company that buys houses could be the stress-free route you’re looking for.
Getting an estimate from Quick Move Now is quick and easy.
We just need to ask you a few simple questions about your property, which will take a few minutes over the phone or via email. All estimates are cost and obligation-free, there are no aggressive sales tactics and all your information is safe and secure.
What happens to my house after I sell it to a company?
Different companies that buy houses will have different business models for what they do with the properties they purchase. Some will keep the properties and rent them out, but most will re-sell them on the open market. This means the company takes all the risks associated with how long the property will take to sell on the market and what price it will achieve.
What are the benefits of selling a house to a company?
Fast House Sale
From initial enquiry to sale completion, a house buying company should be able to buy your house in as little as 7 days.
You are in full control of the timescale
Quick Move Now, the UK’s original home buying company, offers a guaranteed house sale. We can tie-in with your onward property purchase for a smooth, hassle-free move.
Guaranteed sale
Once you've accepted a formal cash offer from Quick Move Now, the sale is guaranteed (subject to an independent RICS survey). This means you don’t have to worry about property chain collapses or your house sale falling through.
No hidden costs
All fees associated with a 'traditional house sale' are eradicated when selling direct to a company. You’ll have no estate agent fees or EPC costs to pay. We will even cover your legal fees.
No hassle
Selling your house directly to a property buying company like Quick Move Now takes away the normal anxieties and delays associated with a traditional house sale.
No expense before selling
Quick Move Now is able to buy your house 'as is'. This means there's no need to pay for expensive repairs or redecorating before you sell.
Alternatives to companies that buy property
If you're looking for a quick and guaranteed sale, a genuine company that buys houses will offer a service that can't be matched. However, if you can't afford to accept less than market value for the sale of your property, these are some other options.
Sell on the open market:
Selling your house using a high street estate agent is the traditional and most common way people choose to sell a property. It is also the best way to achieve the highest price for your property. However, it’s not a particularly quick or reliable way to sell. On average it takes 5-7 months to sell a house via this route and around a third of all open market property sales will fall through before completion. Slow and failed property sales can be both expensive and upsetting.
Property auction:
If the property you are selling is likely to be difficult to mortgage (e.g., structural issues or leasehold with less than 100 years remaining on the lease), you might want to consider selling it at auction. Property auctions tend to attract investors and those looking for a renovation project who may be more likely to be able to purchase without a mortgage.
Private property sale:
Trying to sell your house privately is an option if you want to avoid estate agency costs and feel confident that you could attract a buyer on your own. You should consider, however, that finding a buyer privately means you will need to take on all the tasks usually carried out by an estate agent. This will include marketing the property yourself, conducting viewings, negotiating a sale, and working with your solicitor to progress the sale to completion. So, whilst it is a cheaper alternative to selling via an estate agent, it is a very time-intensive option and can be stressful if you do not have a lot of experience of selling a property.