Sell Your House Fast
No misleading claims, just a straightforward cash sale
- Average house sale takes around 114 days.
- Fastest sale possible in 7 days
- Average offer is currently £246,235
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Content Written By: Raphael Kaye - Last Updated: 19/03/2025
The Property Buying Company knows that when it comes to selling your property, speed matters. Their fastest ever purchase was completed in just 2 days, and for those in a hurry, they’re ready to buy in as little as 7 days.
Over the past 5 years, they’ve built a reputation as one of the leading property cash buyers in England and Wales. On average, they’ve helped customers sell their homes in 114 days, with last year’s average dropping to 97 days from offer to completion.
When it comes to their quickest sales, they’re no strangers to speed. On average, their fastest sale of the year is completed in 15 days, with last year’s record standing at 32 days. While these numbers may seem longer than their 7 day promise, there's a good reason for that – The Property Buying Company works around your timeline. Whether you need time to prepare or want a quick house sale, they let you take the lead.
Even with this flexibility, they’re still miles ahead of traditional estate agents. According to Zoopla, in 2024, estate agents took an average of 185 days to complete a sale, compared to The Property Buying Company’s 114 days – that’s nearly 2 months faster.
The Property Buying Company doesn’t just offer speed — they offer a service that adapts to what works best for you, making them a top choice for property sellers who want efficiency without compromise.
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Your Different Selling Options
When you make the big decision to sell your home you have a couple of options of how to go about it. The majority use an estate agent, it's the most common way of selling in the UK - but for anyone who digs beneath the surface, they will uncover alternative options.
This can add a layer of confusion, and often leaves homeowners thinking, what option is right for me? Here's a quick overview comparison to hopefully make your options clear:
| Selling Option | Speed | Fees | Market Value Achieved (%) | Certainty of Sale | Suitable For | Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Agents | 3-6 Months | 1-3% Commission | 95% | Not guaranteed (30% of sales fall through) | Homeowners looking to achieve full market value, with no urgent need to sell. | Fees and timelines vary heavily. There are numerous hurdles and you can be let down, but if you are willing to wait you will achieve a higher value. |
| Auction | 6-10 Weeks | 2-2.5% (Plus VAT) + Legal Pack Cost (£200) | 80-90% | Depending on interest - but high success rate when sold | Homes that are in need of significant renovation or difficult to mortgage. | Auction buyers are savvy, and you will typically achieve a lower value. There is only a small pool of properties that appeal to auction. |
| Part Exchange | 4 Weeks | No Fees | 75-80% | Almost Guaranteed | Those looking to buy a new build home, and needing a quick, guaranteed sale. | Part exchange companies often offload purchased properties to cash buyers, so it's likely you will receive a lower offer. |
| Cash House Buyers | 7 to 28 Days | No Fees | 80% | Almost Guaranteed | Homeowners willing to accept a lower offer in return for a guaranteed quick sale. | It's the highest guarantee of a quick sale you will get, but offer will still be subject to valuations and RICs. |
✅ Additional Insight
According to Home.co.uk the current average sale time on the market is 106 days, which is just to agree a sale. Using that data combined with Homeward Legals insight of it taking 10 weeks on average for the conveyancing process, you're looking at a 25 weeks (or 6 month) process to sell through an estate agent.
That's even before you also consider that approximately 30% of sales on the open market fall through, and have to be relisted.
Our sell house fast service
The Property Buying Company prides itself on offering a better alternative to traditional estate agents and other quick sale companies. Their focus is on providing a house selling experience that is fast, transparent, and straightforward.
On top of the fast house sale service, they cover all your legal fees, meaning you don’t need to worry about any extra costs. With extensive knowledge of the housing market, their team makes sure you are supported through every step of the process, making the experience as stress free as possible.
Best of all, the company stands by its promise; The price they quote is the price they pay. No hidden fees, no last minute changes – just an honest, reliable service.
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Submit an enquiry online to get a no-obligation cash offer.
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We’ll chat with you about your property and arrange a visit to formalise our offer.
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We’ll instruct solicitors and pay the fees, then you exchange as normal.
Selling a house can feel overwhelming, but their team of experienced property consultants makes it simple. They’ll guide you through every step, offering support and advice to take the weight off your shoulders.
With over 200 years of combined experience in the cash buying industry, The Property Buying Company has perfected a process that’s easy to understand and tailored to your needs. Unlike some companies that pass you onto third parties, they buy your house directly with their own £10 million purchasing facility, so you know exactly who you’re dealing with.
Worried about getting a low offer? They get it. While their offers are below market value, they’re always fair and based on real market data. They go the extra mile to make sure their offers are honest, transparent and competitive.
It’s not just about their speed and fairness that stand out — they’re also the UK’s most rated cash buyer, with over 2,400 positive reviews from positive customers. If you want a quick, reliable and straightforward way to sell your house, The Property Buying Company is ready to make it happen.
What does our service cover?
At The Property Buying Company, we buy all kinds of properties – from tenanted homes, to residential houses and flats. Over the past five years, we’ve made offers on properties worth a combined total of over £1.7 billion, helping people sell for a wide variety of reasons.
It’s one thing for us to talk about the value of the properties we’ve made offers on, but you’re probably wondering who we’ve actually helped sell their homes quickly. Over the past five years, we’ve gathered data on the reasons why people choose our sell house fast service.
Here’s what we found from analysing our data:
| Reasons to sell | % of total | Average sale (days) | Quickest sale (days) | Quickest sale in 2024 (days) | Average paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buy To Let | 30.93% | 73.5 | 12 | 25 | £139,814 |
| Buying on | 17.21% | 92 | 21 | 34 | £210,614 |
| Personal reasons | 15.11% | 74 | 10 | 37 | £187,564 |
| Inherited | 12.33% | 91 | 28 | 51 | £150,556 |
| Moving | 20.69% | 73 | 12 | 24 | £156,440 |
| Chain break | 2.56% | 45 | 45 | 32 | £258,000 |
| Other | 1.16% | 89 | 51 | 51 | £180,000 |
If you’re thinking about using our sell house fast service or just want to see how quickly we can buy a flat, we’ve created a handy content hub that breaks down common questions and situations in more detail:
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Our locations
We offer our fast house sale service across the whole of England and Wales, so we'll look to buy your property no matter the location. That being said, here are a few of our busiest purchasing locations:
Below are our most popular areas, with their quickest & average house sale length:
London:
Quickest sale: 20 days
Average sale: 78 days.
Leeds:
Quickest sale: 23 days
Average sale: 68 days.
Manchester:
Quickest sale: 36 days
Average sale: 36 days.
Newcastle:
Quickest sale: 44 days
Average sale: 118 days.
Nottingham:
Quickest sale: 17 days
Average sale: 76 days.
Wales:
Quickest sale: 32 days
Average sale: 90 days.
Birmingham:
Quickest sale: 29 days
Average sale: 89 days.
Bristol:
Quickest sale: 30 days
Average sale: 62 days.
Portsmouth:
Quickest sale: 50 days
Average sale: 86 days.
Peterborough:
Quickest sale: 16 days
Average sale: 67 days.
Benefits of using The Property Buying Company
It’s not everyday a SME from Yorkshire gets to share its story on NASDAQ’s website or their Trade Talks show, so it’s something The Property Buying Company is really proud of. It shows the trust they’ve earned in the property industry.
Every year, thousands of homeowners across the UK choose their service, here’s what makes them the trusted choice:
Don't just take our word for it! (Case Studies)
In any given month we typically assist with the sales of 80+ properties, purchasing many of them directly and leveraging other sale methods for those who may need to achieve slightly higher than we can offer for a cash sale.
You don't just have to take our word for it, here are some real examples of customers we've helped over the last few months:
A tough market in BS20
Contract Signed: 12/08/2023
Completed: 31/01/2024
Emma came to us after her property in Bristol had been on the market for 399 days with no sale. It was a tricky property that had fallen through numerous times, a chain break, but we managed to get a guaranteed sale in the timeline she wanted.
Inherited property in HG5
Contract Signed: 23/09/2024
Completed: 05/11/2024
Christina sold her inherited property in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, to us in just 6 weeks in a straight cash sale.
Buyers Remorse in Whitby
Contract Signed: 29/04/2024
Completed: 29/05/2024
Edward came to us with a newly purchased property that he simply didn't want, so much so it was affecting his health. We completed on the purchase within a month for cash and he was able to release cash and move on.
Selling on behalf of Grandparents in KT19
Contract Signed: 11/07/2024
Completed: 30/07/2024
Gemma had to sell this property in Epsom, on behalf of her granparents, who had declining health issues. She was in need of a quick sale due to the circumstances, and we completed the cash purchase in just 19 days.
*Names have been changed for data protection purposes but all times, locations and properties are factually correct
About The Property Buying Company
The Property Buying Company is led by seasoned property professionals with over 200 years of combined experience in property buying.
Jonathan Christie, one of their CEO’s and Co Founders, has personally handled more than 7,600 property transactions over his career, making him an expert in the quick sale process:
“Staying ahead of the curve is all about growth, both personally and as a team. We believe passion, innovation, and ambition come from always being willing to learn and improve."
"With years of experience behind us, we’ve created a culture that thrives on this mindset, and it’s something we pass on to everyone who joins us.
We also run our business in a way that reflects these values – it’s collaborative, not top-down. We encourage teamwork and creativity because they’re at the heart of everything we do.”
Here are some things that make The Property Buying Company stand out as a leading ‘sell house fast service’ in the UK:
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Authenticity
The Property Buying Company is a proud member of the National Association of Property Buyers (NABP) and The Property Ombudsman (TPO). What does that mean for you? It means they stick to strict rules that put fairness, transparency and customer care first, so you can feel confident you’re in safe hands.
One thing they’re clear about is that the price they offer is the price you’ll get. No hidden fees, no last minute deductions, no nasty surprises – just a straightforward process that keeps things simple and stress free. Whether you need a quick sale or want to avoid the hassle of the open market, The Property Buying Company is there to make things as easy as possible for you.
Human approach
The team at The Property Buying Company understands that selling a home is a significant decision. They offer free, no-obligation cash offers, allowing you to proceed at your own pace without pressure.
If you choose to proceed, their experienced progressions team will handle the legal aspects, assist with onward purchases and cover all your solicitor's costs, making sure the entire process is seamless
Self-funded
Unlike many property cash buyers, The Property Buying Company is self-funded. This means they have a massive £10 million purchasing facility backing them, which allows them to operate freely with no third party investors or brokers.
You can trust that you’ll receive your funds on time and in full, making the sale of your house completely stress free.
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Frequently Asked Questions
After reading through the page, hopefully we have answered most of your questions about our fast sale service. We have however compiled some of the most common questions we get from customers and answered them for you below:
How fast can I really sell my house with The Property Buying Company
What we say is 7 days, and it's because it's true - if the circumstances are right, we can complete the purchase of your property within 7 days, but a more realistic timeframe would be 2-3 weeks.
The average time however is slightly different, as you can see early in this article, it's much higher - and typically speaking that's not due to us. We work at a pace that suits you, and we often find most of our customers need a couple of weeks, or months to get their affairs in order.
What types of properties do you buy?
We'll buy anything... literally!
Houses
Flats
Leasehold & Freeholds
Properties in need of renovation (unmortgageable)
Tenanted properties
Commercial properties
Short leases
Whatever it is, as long as it's considered property, we'll look to buy it.
How do you determine my house's cash offer?
Great question. We have a team of underwriters in-house who will research your property. They will look at:
Recent sales data in the local area
Condition of the property
Market conditions in your area
They will then use all this information to provide a valuation of the property, and our cash offer.
Is the cash offer negotiable?
We are open to negotiating and discussing your offer, there might be factors that we haven't yet discussed which could increase the value of your property.
We also have alternative sales options that may be able to achieve a higher market value if you are willing to be flexible on timelines.
Are there any hidden fees?
No, absolutely not - we cover everything including all the legal costs and surveys. The price we offer is what you will receive when everything is completed.
Do I need a solicitor, and who pays for it?
Yes, you need a solicitor just like a normal house sale, and this also has to be independent to ourselves.
We have a panel of solicitors for you to choose from, who we know can operate at the speed we require, and as long as you go with one of those, we'll cover your fees.
Do I need to sign a contract with you?
Initially no, we will have a conversation about your property and present you with an offer that is completely no obligation.
When you agree to the offer and we move forward, we will require you to sign a contract before we commit a large amount of time and resource to your purchase.
Can I sell my house if I have tenants?
Yes! In fact we have a whole page dedicated to it, you can find out more about selling a property with tenants here.
Can I sell my house if it's in poor condition?
Absolutely, when we say we buy any property we mean it.
The price we offer will be reflective of the condition, but we will buy any house, in any condition.
Do you buy houses across the UK?
Yes - well kind of. We will buy properties across the whole of England and Wales.
Unfortunately, we are unable to purchase in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Is your process trustworthy and safe?
Absolutely! We are:
✅ Members of The Property Ombudsman (ensuring fair practices)
✅ Rated Excellent on Trustpilot with 2,500+ reviews
✅ Registered with the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB)
We are always fully transparent about our process, there's nothing hidden or any unfair terms in any of our contracts - feel free to question everything, and we'll be happy to help.
Edit Log
21/01/2025 - Content edited by Tom Condon
19/03/2025 - Content re-written, addition of comparison tables, restructure and case studies by Raphael Kaye
19/03/2025 - Content updated in line with Editorial Guidelines (Reviewed by Mathew McCorry)
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