As many readers of this site have only ever sold a house through the open market, we're sure that our quick, direct property sale might raise a few questions.
Listed below are some of the questions that we hear often. Don't forget that you can always call us direct on 0800 458 1708, 24 hours a day, seven days a week if you have any other questions.
Once we have preliminary details from you the owner, we gather our own findings by referring to our database of home values and holding discussions with local agents. Based on these findings, we make you a general offer which is subject to contract over the telephone. If you are happy with the general offer, we then write to you confirming the details.
Once you have accepted the offer, the solicitors carry out the legalities for you. We also pay to have a valuation of the property made by an independent RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) surveyor.
We can usually exchange within 7 to 10 days, or even less, to meet your time needs. We also have experience helping people who are up against repossession or eviction. We work as partners with you during the entire sales process, make sure that you are up-to-date with everything that is happening, and recommend top-quality solicitors to ensure a speedier sale.
If you would rather not move out of your house, we offer our customers the option to rent back and eventually buy back your property so that you can stay in your own home.
We are flexible to meet your needs. You can stay on the property for a maximum of 6 months, or sometimes longer as arranged prior to the sale. We also offer rent-back and rent-to-own plans at market rates, with the rent-to-own plan allowing you to buy back your house at a pre-arranged price once you're more financially-stable.
There are no unexpected costs: no extra estate agency, legal or valuation fees.
If your property has already been put up for sale using an estate agency, you might be required to give them prior notice, according to your contract. If you decide to sell to Fastsale, there should not be any estate agents fees to pay, because they will not have introduced us as your buyer but you'll need to check your contract. We can help with this.
We buy any type of residential property, most typically houses and flats.
Yes, we will. A great number of the properties are "fixer-uppers", which is why it is more difficult to sell them through estate agents.
Yes. We are a national company and as such have bought properties throughout England and Wales.
There are many contributing factors, such as the type and location of the property. We typically pay the seller between 75% and 80% of the open-market price.
While the open market may lead to a higher price, we can tell you that there are no guarantees of a fast sale, and you will still be stuck paying extra costs such as estate agency fees. We also help you beyond just the property sale with options like renting the property back from us.
Yes. We regularly buy properties that have been bought to let.
Yes. We're happy to give you a fast sale of your property even with tenants in place, be they paying tenants or non-paying tenants.
You have 21 days to decide whether to accept our offer. While you might still be able to proceed when this date has passed, there's a possibility that we'll have to reassess your situation and update our offer accordingly.
See our How we can help page, contact us online, or call us on 0800 458 1708, 24 hours a day, seven days a week - We always respond within 24 hours