Sell Your Manchester House Fast
We buy 8 months faster than agents sell
- Average purchase usually in 72 days
- Fastest sale possible in 7 days
- Average price paid in Manchester £193,150
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Content Written By: Raphael Kaye - Last Updated: 20/03/2025
If you’re looking to sell your house in Manchester quickly, you can rest easy here. Rather than waiting almost a year to complete—that’s right, the average house sale in Manchester takes 315 days—you could be walking away with the cash in just 15 days*.
Whatever your reasons for selling, we’re here to help you make it as stress-free and straightforward as possible. Don’t take our word for it—we completed on 7 house purchases from people like you in Manchester in 2024 alone.
Manchester properties bought by The Property Buying Company | Average cost of properties purchased in Manchester in 2024 | Average time to complete property purchases in Manchester |
*Fastest cash purchase by The Property Buying Company in the Greater Manchester area
We’re honoured to have been featured in the media by several leading outlets and major publications
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Helping Mr Michaels
Mr Michaels (name changed for privacy) had been living in his two-bedroom terraced home in Wythenshawe, Manchester, for 18 years. After losing his partner 14 months earlier, he decided it was time for a fresh start. He wanted to sell his house quickly and move in with a close friend, while avoiding putting the house on Rightmove or Zoopla.
The Challenges
- He wanted to move as quickly as possible for personal reasons.
- The property had been extended and was in good condition but needed some bathroom updates.
- He still had a mortgage remaining on the property.
- The average selling time for a terraced property through an estate agent in 2022 was 229 days (79 days on the market + 150 days for conveyancing).
✅ Quick sale of a mortgaged property at a RICS valuation of £225,000
✅ Final price received by Mr Michaels: £186,000 (82.7% of market value)
✅ No viewings, pull-outs, long negotiations or mortgage approvals
✅ Completed in 117 days—far quicker than the 229-day average with estate agents
Ready to remove seller stress, get a guaranteed cash offer and move forward?
What’s the housing market in Manchester like in 2025?
Average time on market for detached properties +3% | Average time on market for flats -21% | Average time on market for terraced properties -5% |
Number of detached properties for sale -4% | Number of flats for sale +19% | Number of terraced properties for sale -1% |
Source: Time On Market Report and Property Asking Price Report for Greater Manchester - March 2024 to March 2025 - Home.co.uk
From listing to completion, those looking to sell their home in Manchester face an exhausting average of 315 days of finger-tapping frustration. Our CEO, Karl McArdle, has seen such situations play out in the Manchester housing market time and again in his many years in the property industry.
“The current market conditions in Manchester aren’t particularly good news for people who want a quick sale. Mortgages and the cost of living are getting more expensive, so there aren’t as many buyers out there as there were a few years ago.”
Karl McArdle, CEO
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Rising interest rates
The Bank of England’s base rate hikes have made mortgages significantly more expensive, putting homeownership out of reach for many buyers, especially first-time buyers and those needing larger loans. This has drastically reduced the pool of potential buyers, meaning properties sit on the market longer.
❌ The bad news: Fewer buyers means less competition and slower sales, leaving your house stuck in limbo.
✔ The good news: We’re cash buyers, so interest rates don't really affect us. We can step in and buy your property quickly, no matter the market conditions.
Cost of living pressure
With rising costs for essentials like energy, groceries, and fuel, many people are struggling to save for deposits or afford more expensive homes. This has caused a sharp drop in demand across the housing market.
❌ The bad news: If the right buyer can’t afford to purchase, your property could sit unsold for months, costing you money and peace of mind.
✔ The good news: We take the financial strain out of selling by offering a quick, guaranteed sale—no waiting around for buyers to get their finances in order.
Supply challenges
While new developments are popping up across Manchester, delays in construction and planning have kept the supply of homes limited. Lower supply equals a seller’s market, right? Not exactly, having less supply may mean buyers have fewer choices, but it also makes them more cautious and reluctant to commit.
❌ The bad news: A lack of urgency from buyers can drag out the selling process, leaving your properties tied up in the endless loop of viewings and negotiations.
✔ The good news: We don’t need to browse the market or weigh up options—we’re ready to buy your house directly, saving you time and stress.
Affordability issues
According to The Times, house prices in Manchester have skyrocketed, far outpacing wage growth. In 2025, the average property costs 5.9 times the typical household income, compared to 3.6 times in 2000. For many buyers, this makes securing a mortgage nearly impossible.
❌ The bad news: With fewer buyers able to get financing, it becomes much harder to sell your home quickly and you may even need to lower your asking price to attract interest.
✔ The good news: We buy houses at a fair price, in cash, meaning you don’t need to worry about whether a buyer can secure a mortgage.
Legislative changes
New policies, like Labour’s Renters’ Rights Bill, have pushed many landlords out of the rental market due to higher taxes, increased interest rates, and stricter tenancy laws. This has led to an oversupply of flats and fewer investors looking to buy.
❌ The bad news: If you’re trying to sell a flat, you’re competing with a growing number of similar properties, which can drag down prices and make selling even tougher.
✔ The good news: We can buy your flat directly, cutting through the noise of an oversaturated market and ensuring you get a smooth, quick sale
If you’re looking to sell a house fast in Manchester, the market conditions in 2025 are making it tougher than ever, but you’re not out of luck. At The Property Buying Company, we specialise in helping sellers like you bypass these challenges. Whether it’s rising interest rates, affordability issues or legislative changes, we’re here to offer a quick, stress-free solution—get in touch now for your free cash offer.
Find out more about the Manchester housing market
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How can The Property Buying Company help me sell my house in Manchester?
We pride ourselves on getting to know every customer we talk to in Manchester—by understanding your needs and telling you all about our cash-buyer approach, we remove the stress from selling your house. That’s why we’re one of the most trusted property-buying companies not only in Manchester, but across the UK, too.
Contract Signed: 18/06/2024
Property Sold: 05/09/2024
Andrew enquired to sell an inherited property in the Greater Manchester area to The Property Buying Company. Due to his circumstances he couldn't accept a cash offer, but we still secured him a fast sale and completion within a timeframe of just 79 days, which was within his required sale time of 4-12 weeks, and all at a price he was happy with.
How The Property Buying Company works
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Fill out our online form & we’ll give you an initial cash offer.
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If you accept, we’ll send a Regional Manager to your property to confirm the offer.
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We’ll instruct solicitors and pay the fees, then you exchange as normal.
Whether you live in Chorlton, Eccles or Altrincham, our simple process can help you get 79.43% of your Manchester home’s value in cash within weeks. We understand that selling to a cash buyer might not be your first choice, but what you lose in completion cost, you gain in time, convenience and peace of mind.
| Sales Option | Amount You Pay | Average Sale Time |
|---|---|---|
| Estate Agent | £1-5k (1-3% Commission) | 16-52 Weeks |
| Auction | £2.5-5k | 6-10 Weeks |
| The Property Buying Company | £0 | 2-3 Weeks |
Our deadlines are completely flexible, and we can be flexible around you, completing as quickly as you want. The majority of the time our average sale duration is higher due to customers requiring longer to get their affairs in order - but we have completed a cash purchase in Great Manchester in just 15 days.
Let’s say you have a detached house for sale in Manchester. The median time a detached property spends on the market there has increased by 26% in the past year alone, according to data from Home.co.uk (March 2025).
When you look at Manchester property selling prices in the year to December 2024, you can see that the average value of such properties actually decreased by 5% and fewer of them were sold versus the previous year.
This means that if you opt to sell your house now via a Manchester estate agent, for instance, you’ll likely be waiting for longer because the demand is lower and you’ll pay up to £5,000 for the privilege.
By comparison, if you sell to The Property Buying Company, you’ll pay nothing and get access to around 80% of your home’s value in cash in a matter of weeks (perhaps even days).
Why choose The Property Buying Company to sell your house in Manchester?
We understand there are many (OK, too many) options out there when it comes to selling your house and sometimes you just want the fastest and easiest solution. Here’s how we can offer to make your Manchester house sale quick, painless and, most importantly, rewarding for you:
✔ We can complete in as little as 7 days (before an estate agent will have even listed the property)
✔ We are cash buyers, so there’s no need for delays or investor approvals
✔ We don’t do mountains of paperwork and we don’t believe in waiting around
✔ We are members of The Property Ombudsman and the National Association of Property Buyers, so we act with integrity
✔ We cover your fees, including solicitors, if you choose to use ours
If you’re looking for a fast, stress-free way to sell your house, The Property Buying Company is here to make it happen. Let us take the hassle out of selling, so you can focus on what’s next.
Edit Log
20/03/2025 - Content written and edited by Raphael Kaye
20/03/2025 - Content updated in line with Editorial Guidelines (Reviewed by Mathew McCorry)
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