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How Cash Homebuyers Work

Understanding the industry will give you the edge

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How Cash Homebuyers Work

Chances are, you’re new to the world of cash homebuying. You may have heard about it from friends or family, or you may have read some of the horror stories in the news, but you don’t actually know that much about it, or understand how cash homebuyers work.

Taking a little time to learn about the sector can save you a lot of time and trouble when you come to sell. It can also save you thousands of pounds and help you avoid some of the crooks and conmen that are only in it for themselves.

The articles below will walk you through how cash homebuying companies operate, explaining how cash homebuyers value your home, how much will a cash homebuyer pay, how fast can a cash homebuyer buy your home and laying out the pros and cons of using a cash homebuyer.

We’ll also show you how to check if you are dealing with a legitimate cash homebuyer, and some of the red flags to look out for, like compulsory contracts that tie you in and rip you off.

There’s no obligation whatsoever, but once you’ve read these articles, if you decide a cash sale might be right for you, simply click the cash offer calculator button above to get an idea of how much a cash homebuyer could offer you for a fast, fuss-free home sale.

Setting the Standard

These articles show how cash homebuying should be done, explaining best practice and setting the standard that all sellers should expect when choosing a cash homebuyer. There are open and honest cash buyers out there, who work hard to do you a good deal, and we’ll show you how to find them in the crowd.

Unflinching Honesty

We also pull no punches in these articles, because we know that there are a lot of traps and tricks that dodgy cash buyers use to take advantage of your situation when you are at your most vulnerable. We shine a light on these shady practices to expose them for what they are so you can clearly see the cons.

Helping you understand

An 80% offer for your home can feel like a complete rip off if you don’t know how cash homebuying works. These articles explain why, in the right circumstances, this can actually be a good deal, and how it may not cost you as much as you think to sell your home to a quick cash buyer.

Completely free access

You don’t need to register or enter any personal details to read these articles. We simply want to show you how the cash homebuying industry works (and often doesn’t work) so you can make an informed decision. Then it’s up to you if you want us to connect you with a recommended cash homebuyer.

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Use our guides to find a cash buyer that’s right for you

We have independently investigated a wide range of companies to find the best cash home buyers in the UK. We analysed each one based on their cash offers, reliability, customer service and a wide range of other metrics.

Very few companies made the grade, offering a genuine cash offer, without contracts and without any fees. And very few met our high standards for service, putting the customer first.

The good news is that we did find some open, honest and genuine cash homebuyers out there who get our seal of approval by offering:

Click the cash offer calculator button below to see what you could get for a quick cash sale from a Property Sale Watchdog approved cash homebuying company.