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Frequently Asked Questions
Unfortunately, my house suffers from subsidence; would you still purchase it?

Even if your property has subsidence issues, we will buy your property. Unlike traditional and online estate agents who generally will not sell properties with subsidence.

Selling your house for cash, is it a good idea?

Yes, selling for cash means that you don't have to wait for the buyer to get a house repayments approved, which means the whole process is a lot quicker.

How long does it take to sell my house to you?

We’re able to work to your timescale, we typically say within 7 days.

Do you purchase the properties yourself?

Mostly, however, if we’re unable to help you then we have a network of investors who are also property cash buyers and can complete the sale quickly and efficiently.

My property is in a bad condition, would you still buy it?

Yes. Whatever the condition of your property, we can buy it for a fair cash sum.

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Can I get a mortgage on a property with Japanese Knotweed?

Lenders are very cautious when it comes to providing a mortgage to a property affected by Knotweed. There likely is a limited amount of lenders that will do it, but it may cause problems getting the lender that you want.

How do you stop Japanese Knotweed from spreading?

There are a few methods to prevent Japanese Knotweed from spreading including spraying it with chemicals, burying it, burning it or excavating it. You can read more about this on the GOV website.

What does Japanese Knotweed look like?

In the summer the leaves of Japanese Knotweed are green & heart shaped and the stems look a bit like bamboo and are hollow. In early autumn the flower will appear to have clusters of white flowers.

Is Japanese Knotweed harmful to touch?

No - Japanese Knotweed is not harmful to touch for humans or animals, however be careful not to spread the plant when coming in contact with it.

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House selling situations
I’ve recently inherited a property; can you buy it from me?

Yes, of course we can. If you would like to read more information about us purchasing inherited properties, please visit our inherited property page.

Unfortunately I have fallen ill, can you buy my property from me?

We are sorry to hear about your circumstance; however, we can help by purchasing your property. If you would like to read more information then we have a page on selling your house due to illness.

My property has Japanese Knotweed, will you still buy it?

We will buy your property with Japanese Knotweed. We can buy the property quickly off of you and then instruct a Japanese Knotweed specialist to create a treatment plan for the property. You can read more about selling a house with japanese knotweed.

My property is run down and in a pretty poor condition, will you buy it?

Yes! We buy any property in any condition, but of course our offer will be reflective of that.

Unfortunately, my house suffers from subsidence; would you still purchase it?

Even if your property has subsidence issues, we will buy your property. Unlike traditional and online estate agents who generally will not sell properties with subsidence.

House valuation process
What information do you require to value my home?

To provide you with an initial valuation we need you to go through the quote process telling us the postcode, amount of bedrooms & type of property. We'll then have a chat to you around the general condition of the property which we will then be able to provide you with an initial offer.

How will you calculate the value of my property?

At our office, we have an underwriting team that uses the most up to date software combined with their experience in the local and national property market. With the experience and software, then we are able to make a valuation on your property.

How do you value my flat?

We use a variety of online tools to research your flat and its local area which we use to determine an initial valuation. We will then need to send our one of our Acquisition Managers to come and see the property to assess the condition is as described, which we will then submit our offer.

Will you come out to see my property before you make an offer?

We sure will. If you are happy with our initial offer, we will send out one of our Regional Managers to visit your property. They will be able to confirm the offer and get all the relevant documents sorted there and then.

Will it cost to get an offer on my property?

No definitely not, we can provide you with a free cash offer in as little as 24 hours, it only takes a little bit of your time to discuss the property itself.

Payment
Are there any fees to pay?

No, we cover absolutely everything for you as long as you go with the solicitors we recommend.

How quickly will I get my cash after the sale has completed?

It may depend on your bank, but it should be relatively instantaneous.

Are there any extra charges to pay?

No - we cover everything for you, as long as you choose the solicitors that we recommend.

Does the seller have to pay anything?

No – we cover all the costs as long as you go with our recommended solicitors.

Is it legitimate?

Yes - we are a legitimate cash house buyer and we're one of, if not, the biggest in the industry. If you want to see other customers' experiences you can check out our Trustpilot, but we're also members of The National Association of Property Buyers & The Property Ombudsman.

How we work
Are you genuine cash buyers?

Yes 100%! We have our own cash reserves at the ready to buy your Oxford property & we don't rely on any outside investment, like some of our other competitors.

Why should I sell my house to you?

Where do we start! Firstly, if you sell to us it will be quick and hassle-free. We complete sales in 2-3 weeks on average, with no hidden fees to you.

We are one of the largest cash property buying companies in the UK and buy with our own money, meaning the whole process is simple. Find out more reasons to sell to us.

Can you buy my property fast?

Yes, we've bought houses in as little as 24 hours before, although our average completion is between 2-3 weeks.

Are you part of any Ombudsman or Regulatory body?

Yes, we are part of the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) & The Property Ombudsman (TPO).

How quickly can you purchase my home?

We can purchase your property in as little as 7 days, however, our typical purchase is between 2-3 weeks.

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Is a quick sale guaranteed?

It can never be a guarantee, with property there can be all kinds of hiccups, however we try and keep these to an absolute minimum. We’ve completed on a house purchase in as little as 24 hours before, but on average it takes around 2-3 weeks.

What type of property do you buy?

Anything! We'll buy any type of property in Oldham from your large detached property to small one bedroom flats, and everything in between.

How do I know there aren't any hidden costs?

There's no hidden costs if you sell to The Property Buying Company, even legal fees are included if you use our solicitors.

Do you purchase the properties yourself?

Mostly, however, if we’re unable to help you then we have a network of investors who are also property cash buyers and can complete the sale quickly and efficiently.

Do I require a solicitor when using your service?

Yes, it works just like a normal sale, however, if you choose our recommended solicitors who we know work fast, we'll also cover the cost.

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