Sell your house
Selling your home can be stressful. You need a house selling process that’s quick and hassle-free. Sell property fast. Get your free cash offer in 60 minutes or less!
Cost-free cash offer
Receive your funds in 7 days
Every type of property
Selling your home – things to consider
It’s a big decision and you want to get it right. Selling your home entails a number of important considerations that can either make the process easy or turn it into a pot of problems that end up wasting time and money.
Assess your financial situation
- Check the end date of your current mortgage deal to avoid potential penalty fees for moving early, unless you’re on your lender’s standard variable rate.
- Determine if your mortgage is ‘portable,’ allowing you to transfer it to a new property without additional costs during the introductory rate period.
- If your mortgage is not portable and you’re within the introductory rate, expect an early repayment charge from your lender, typically 1 to 5% of the remaining debt.
Why sell your house?
There are many reasons to sell a home. Some people sell to buy a new house elsewhere, either due to relocation or the desire to get a different or a bigger or smaller property. Other times, people sell because external situations have left them little choice. Either way, selling a property can often be a stressful experience and in some cases, emotional ties can make the sale especially difficult. At Zapperty we understand these complexities and we work with you to make the sale as easy and painless as possible.
Reasons to sell your house
House sale fallen through
Probate property
House repossession
Derelict property
Privately
Divorce or separation
How fast do you want to sell your home?
If you’re selling because of financial issues, a divorce, separation, an estate or probate sale, or you wish to avoid repossession, you probably need to sell your house as fast as possible. To do this, you can sell using a traditional estate agent, go to auction, use a DIY online property board or make use of the services of a cash house buying company like Zapperty. Without question, selling with a cash house buyer is by far the fastest option. The process is very simple, and it can avoid the many costs (links to ‘cost’ section below) that come with selling property the traditional way. At Zapperty we aim to buy properties in 7 days from start to finish and sellers pay no fees or commission.
What is the average time to sell a house in the UK?
*Estate Agent Today – Feb 2024
| Compare selling your house via traditional methods or with Zapperty | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate agent | Auction | Online property board | Zapperty | |
| Average time to complete | 6 months | 3- 4 months | 6 months | 7 days |
| Additional costs and fees | Yes | Yes | Maybe | No |
| Your input required | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Repairs and refurbishments | Yes | Maybe | Yes | No |
| Property chain common | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Totally private | No | No | No | Yes |
What is my house worth?
When selling your house, its true market value is what it can sell for, not just an estimate or comparison to nearby sales. UK house prices are unique and can be influenced by the economy, location, property features, condition, and the seller’s urgency.
So where does this leave you?
For a rough idea of your home’s value, check online sites like the UK Land Registry, hire an independent valuer, or consult an estate agent. Alternatively, you can get a free, no-obligation cash offer from Zapperty within 60 minutes. Remember, your property’s worth depends on what someone is willing to pay. You can either carry out needed repairs or refurbishments and wait until the right buyer comes along or sell quickly with Zapperty for a fair, hassle-free transaction.
The cost of selling a house
Selling your home is never cost-free. If you choose to sell with an estate agent, auction house or use an online property board, you’ll face obvious costs such as fees and commissions to agents and solicitors and ‘soft costs’ such as necessary repairs and refurbishments. You will also incur ‘invisible costs’, such as continuing utility expenses and ongoing mortgage payments, while you wait months to find a buyer.
Selling your house with Zapperty means you’ll receive a slightly lower price compared to traditional sellers, but with no additional costs or expenses for repairs. You can expect the funds in your bank account within 7 days. Time is crucial in property sales and delaying completion can lead to increased costs. Opting for traditional methods may not even yield extra cash but could result in significant time loss and added stress.
Compare selling with Zapperty to
selling your property using traditional estate agents
Sale Process
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Time to sell
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Market value
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Agreed sale price
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Price after agent fees
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Price after solicitor fees
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Price after maintenance bills
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Price after monthly bills
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Price after mortgage costs
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Final amount you get
Estate Agents
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Sold in 6-9 months
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£100,000
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£95,000
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£93,500
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£92,300
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£91,100
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£89,350
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£86,950
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£86,950
Zapperty
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Sold in as little as 7 days
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£100,000
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£85,000
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£85,000
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£85,000
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£85,000
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£85,000
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£85,000
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£85,000
How to get your home ready to sell
Selling your house the traditional way takes more than simply putting up a ‘for sale’ board. Here are 7 simple steps to improve your chances of a sale:
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Your House
Will there still be viewings for buyers?
No. Apart from our professional valuer, we send no-one else to your property. You won’t have streams of people coming through your home.
Is your formal offer 100% guaranteed?
Yes. As long as all the sale conditions are met, our formal offer is what we pay. Once you agree to that price and sign the sale contract you can consider your house sold.
If your formal offer is less than your initial offer, can I walk away?
Yes. You are not obligated to sell to us until you accept our formal offer and sign the sale contract.
Do I need to conduct repairs or upgrades to my house to sell with Zapperty?
No. We buy properties as is, so you can save the money you would normally spend on repairs or refurbishments.
Is a cash buyer the best way to sell a house?
Yes. When you sell to a cash buyer you not only save a lot of time, you eliminate the risk of a property chain falling apart or the buyer not being able to secure a mortgage.