Key Facts
| Company name | Any House Wanted |
|---|---|
| Also trading as | ANY HOUSE WANTED LTD |
| Companies House no. | 11864830 |
| Incorporated | 6 March 2019 |
| Year founded | 2019 |
| Corporate structure | Standalone private limited company |
| SIC code | 68100 |
| Operating model | Direct cash buyer (mixed internal/external funding) |
| Geographic coverage | UK-wide including Channel Islands |
| Typical offer | Up to approximately 85% of market value |
| Typical timeline | As little as 7 days (based on company claims) |
| Legal fees | Free |
| TPO member | Yes |
| NAPB member | Yes |
| Official website | anyhousewanted.co.uk |
PSW Company Index
Three independent measures, built from verifiable data rather than the company's marketing: how its offer compares with the cash-buyer sector, how quickly it completes, and how openly it operates. Every input is shown so you can check the working.
Transparency signals
Good-practice signals
- Member of The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
- Member of the NAPB
- Complaints procedure published
- Typical offer level disclosed
- Data protection / privacy in place
- Independent redress / ombudsman route
- Legal fees policy stated
Contract red flags
- Conditional or hidden fees noted
- Late price-reduction pattern
- Tie-in / exclusivity required
- Early contract before completion
- Requires use of their solicitors
- Restricts marketing elsewhere
- Exit penalties mentioned
How these are calculated. Offer Fairness ranks the company's stated offer (as a % of market value) within the cash-buyer sector — all cash offers are below open-market value. Completion Speed is the fastest completion the company advertises, shown as a fact, not a score, because most firms advertise a similar best case; confirm any timescale in writing. Transparency adds points for TPO/NAPB membership, a published complaints procedure, a disclosed offer level, data-protection registration, an independent redress route and a stated legal-fees policy, and deducts for contract red flags; only publicly verifiable signals score. Full methodology.
Company Overview
Any House Wanted presents itself as a flexible home-buying service offering more than one route to sale, depending on the seller’s priorities. Its website outlines two distinct approaches: an “Instant Sale” option, positioned as a fast, direct transaction, and a “Smart Sale” option, which involves introducing the property to a network of pre-existing buyers. This structure suggests that the company does not rely on a single operating model. In some cases, it may act as a direct purchaser, acquiring properties using external funding. Company filings show multiple charges secured against residential properties, indicating the use of short-term or bridging finance to complete transactions. In other cases, the company appears to operate as an intermediary, sourcing offers from a pool of third-party investors or buyers. The reference to a “pool of trusted home buyers” indicates that, at least for some transactions, the company’s role is to match sellers with external purchasers rather than complete the purchase itself. This type of model is common within the fast-sale sector and can allow for greater flexibility in pricing and timelines, but may also introduce an additional layer between the seller and the end buyer. Company records also show that the director is associated with other property-related entities, which appear to operate with a different financial structure. This suggests that different parts of the transaction process — such as sourcing, funding, or completion — may be handled across related businesses. For sellers, the key consideration is understanding which route is being used in their specific case, and whether the offer represents a direct purchase or one that depends on a third-party buyer being secured.
Products, Services & Process
Property types accepted
Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Land, Hotels, Offices, Shops — any condition, any location
- Contact Any House Wanted by phone (0800 389 7305), online form, or live chat to provide basic property details.
- Receive a no-obligation cash offer in principle within 24 hours based on market information and property details.
- If the offer is of interest, an independent chartered surveyor carries out a formal valuation.
- A formal offer is made. If accepted, solicitors are instructed — Any House Wanted covers all legal costs.
- Choose a completion date from as little as 7 days, or a later date to suit your plans.
- Up to 10% of the sale price can be released upfront to help secure an onward purchase.
- Contracts exchanged and funds transferred to your account on the agreed completion date.
Fees & Pricing
Any House Wanted states that its offers are based on independent valuations and are typically up to around 85% of market value. This places its pricing within the expected range for fast-sale providers, where a discount reflects the trade-off for speed, certainty, and the removal of selling costs. The company presents its pricing as an alternative to the open market, highlighting that traditional sales often involve reductions from initial asking prices, along with estate agent fees, legal costs, and ongoing holding expenses. By contrast, it positions its offer as inclusive of these costs, with a faster and more predictable outcome. This suggests that the discount applied is intended to account for both the convenience offered and the financial risk taken on during the transaction. In practice, pricing within this type of model typically incorporates allowances for resale margin, funding costs, and the condition of the property. Where external finance or onward sale is involved, these factors may influence how the offer is structured and whether adjustments are required following valuation or due diligence. Review data shows limited evidence of price reductions after the initial offer, with some sellers stating that the agreed price remained unchanged through to completion. This may indicate that pricing expectations are set clearly at the outset, reducing the likelihood of later renegotiation. As with most fast-sale transactions, the final offer is likely to depend on property-specific factors and the route taken. Sellers should clarify how the offer is calculated, whether it is subject to change, and at what stage the price becomes fixed.
What Offer to Expect
Cash-buying companies pay below the open market in exchange for speed and certainty. The benchmarks below are worked on the current UK average house price of £270,080 (HM Land Registry / ONS UK House Price Index, June 2026). Your own figure depends on your property's value and condition.
On the UK-average £270,080 home, Any House Wanted's stated offer works out at roughly £230,000–£230,000, versus £203,000–£230,000 for the typical cash buyer. Open-market figure is before agent and legal fees. Source: HM Land Registry / ONS UK House Price Index, June 2026.
| Route | Typical proceeds | On a £270,080 home | Typical speed | Sale falls through? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any House Wanted (this company) | up to 85% of market value | £230,000–£230,000 | 7–28 days | Very low |
| Typical cash buyer | 75–85% of market value | £203,000–£230,000 | 7–28 days | Very low |
| Open-market sale (estate agent) | Close to full market value, minus agent & legal fees | ~£270,080 less fees | about 5–6 months (≈25 weeks) | roughly 25–35% (about 1 in 3) |
Offers can fall below 70% for properties needing significant work.
Benchmarks: HM Land Registry / ONS UK House Price Index; Rightmove; Zoopla; Propertymark; TwentyCi. The cash-offer range reflects independent consumer guidance, not figures supplied by cash-buying companies. Illustrative only — verified June 2026.
Cash Sale vs Estate Agent vs Auction
How the three main ways to sell a home compare on the factors that matter most to sellers.
Any House Wanted's figure is its advertised fastest completion — confirm any timescale in writing. Approximate time from agreement (or listing, for the open market) to completion. Sources: Rightmove; Zoopla; Propertymark; TwentyCi.
| Factor | Cash-buying company | Estate agent (open market) | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical proceeds | 75–85% of market value | Close to full market value (minus fees) | Variable — reserve plus hammer price |
| Typical timeline | 7–28 days | about 5–6 months (≈25 weeks) | ~6–10 weeks (incl. 28-day completion) |
| Sale falls through? | Very low | roughly 25–35% (about 1 in 3) | around 15% |
| Fees to you | Usually none — buyer covers legal costs | Agent commission (~1–2%+VAT), legal, EPC | Auction/entry fees, legal pack |
| Effort required | Minimal | Viewings, staging, chain management | Legal pack, viewings, reserve setting |
Sources: Propertymark; TwentyCi (fall-through); Rightmove; Zoopla (timelines); HM Land Registry / ONS UK House Price Index (prices). Verified June 2026.
Funding & Completion Stability
Available financial and filing data suggest that Any House Wanted operates with a relatively small balance sheet and relies, at least in part, on external funding to complete property purchases. Company accounts show limited fixed assets and a negative net asset position, indicating that acquisitions are unlikely to be funded solely from internal capital. In addition, multiple charges are registered against individual residential properties, with lending primarily provided by Together Commercial Finance and similar lenders. This pattern is commonly associated with the use of short-term or bridging finance to fund transactions on a deal-by-deal basis. It indicates that the company does carry out direct acquisitions in some cases, but that these may depend on external funding arrangements rather than pre-existing cash reserves. Alongside this, the company’s website refers to access to a “pool of trusted home buyers,” suggesting that some transactions may involve sourcing a third-party purchaser rather than completing the purchase directly. This introduces a potential variation in how deals are structured, with some progressing as funded purchases and others depending on a buyer being secured. Taken together, this points to a mixed operating model. Where a direct purchase is used, completion may be supported by external finance and proceed in a relatively structured way. Where a third-party buyer is involved, the outcome may depend on that buyer proceeding. For sellers, this means that the level of certainty and timing can vary depending on the route used, and it is important to clarify this at the outset.
Reviews & Reputation
Review patterns across Trustpilot and Google are predominantly positive and consistently highlight speed, communication, and ease of process. Many sellers describe a straightforward transaction with regular updates and a relatively low-stress experience compared to traditional sales. There are occasional references to minor delays or “bumps along the way,” but these do not appear to be a dominant theme. Notably, there is very limited mention of price reductions after the initial offer, with some reviewers stating that the agreed price remained unchanged through to completion. There is limited visibility within reviews on contractual structure, survey timing, or exclusivity. Overall, the pattern suggests most transactions complete, with some variability in timelines.
- Speed of completion — cash in account within days
- No fees or hidden charges — all legal and survey costs covered
- Professional and communicative staff throughout the process
What reviewers praise
- Limited independent review volume makes pattern analysis difficult
- Solicitor quality occasionally mentioned as variable
- Offer below market value (inherent to cash buyer model)
Common complaints
Complaints & Common Issues
There is limited publicly available detail on the specific contractual structures used by Any House Wanted, so the exact terms may vary depending on the route taken and the individual transaction. However, the company’s dual approach — combining direct purchase with access to a network of third-party buyers — suggests that different contractual arrangements may be used in different scenarios. Where the company is acting as a direct purchaser, the transaction is likely to follow a more conventional structure, with the company named as the buyer and responsible for completing the purchase. In these cases, the process may be more self-contained, although funding may still rely on external finance. Where a third-party buyer is introduced, the contractual position may differ. The seller may initially agree terms with the company, but the final purchaser could be a separate entity sourced through its network. In this type of structure, the transaction may depend on that end buyer proceeding, and the contractual route — whether through introduction, replacement of buyer, or another mechanism — may affect the seller’s level of control. Company records also show that the director is associated with other property-related entities, which may indicate that different parts of the process are handled across separate but related businesses. This can make it important for sellers to understand exactly which entity they are contracting with and at what stage. Before proceeding, sellers should clarify who the legal buyer will be, whether the company is committing to purchase directly, and whether any exclusivity, restrictions, or conditional terms apply during the process.
Customer Support
| Phone | 0800 389 7305 |
|---|---|
| Not published — contact via website form | |
| Response time | Within 24 hours |
| Operating hours | 24/7 support available |
| Complaints procedure | Published complaints procedure ↗ |
Regulatory & Compliance
Company History & Timeline
- 2019Incorporated as Any House Wanted Ltd
- 2024Active review growth on Trustpilot
Ownership & Leadership
| Current directors | DULAY, Hardip Singh |
|---|---|
| UBO publicly identified | Yes — Dulay, Hardip Singh |
| Prior related entities | Yes Director also associated with Any House Sold Ltd, a property-related company with a smaller balance sheet and no employees. This may indicate involvement in both direct property acquisition and intermediary or deal-structuring activity across separate but related entities. |
| Registered address | 10 Harborne Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom, B15 3AA |
Any House Wanted vs Alternatives
How Any House Wanted compares with other independently profiled cash buyers on the terms sellers ask about most. Figures are drawn from each company's own Property Sale Watchdog profile and reflect the same assessment methodology.
| Factor | Any House Wanted (this profile) | House Buyer Bureau | Good Move | Property Rescue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical offer | Up to approximately 85% of market value | Around 20% below market value | Up to 85% of market value / typically c.15% to 25% below market value based on public po… | Not stated publicly — properties assessed individually; sector norm is roughly 70–85% of… |
| Typical timeline | As little as 7 days (based on company claims) | Review evidence includes completions in about 12 days, 2 weeks, under 4 weeks, 4 to 5 we… | Offer in principle within 24 hours; formal offer to complete in 2–3 weeks; can complete … | Marketing claims include very fast exchange and completion, often framed as days to week… |
| Legal fees | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| TPO member | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NAPB member | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PSW risk rating | Medium Risk | Low Risk | Low Risk | Low Risk |
Any House Wanted competes with NAPB-member direct buyers. It distinguishes itself through commercial property coverage and Channel Islands reach.
View House Buyer Bureau profile → View Good Move profile → View Property Rescue profile →
Pros & Cons
Pros
- All legal and survey fees covered — sellers pay nothing
- Completion in as little as 7 days with flexible date choice
- Buys any property type in any condition across the UK and Channel Islands
- 10% advance payment option to help secure onward purchase
- TPO registered providing independent redress route
Cons
- Offers typically up to 85% of market value
- Small review sample makes it harder to independently assess completion reliability
- Corporate structure involves related director entities — clarify the contracting buyer
- Funding model uses mixed own funds and bridging — proof of funds should be requested
- No NAPB membership confirmed
Frequently Asked Questions
Any House Wanted Limited is registered at Companies House (11864830) and is a member of The Property Ombudsman (TPO). The company has been operating for over 6 years and has a largely positive Trustpilot review profile. It is not currently listed as a NAPB member. Sellers should verify the contracting entity and request proof of funds before proceeding.
Any House Wanted states its offers are typically up to 85% of market value, based on independent chartered surveyor valuations. The company acknowledges the trade-off for speed, no fees, and certainty. Final offers may vary depending on property condition, location, and market conditions at the time.
Any House Wanted can complete in as little as 7 days once an offer is agreed. Sellers can also choose a later completion date to suit their own plans. The company also offers up to 10% of the sale price upfront to help secure an onward purchase while the main transaction progresses.
Yes. Any House Wanted states it covers all legal costs, survey fees, and processing fees. The offer made is the amount the seller receives — there are no deductions or hidden charges. This contrasts with traditional sales where solicitor and estate agent fees typically reduce the net proceeds.
Any House Wanted is registered with The Property Ombudsman (TPO), which provides sellers with an independent redress route if a dispute arises. TPO membership is confirmed on the company’s website. NAPB membership has not been independently confirmed for this company.
Any House Wanted buys residential and commercial property across the UK and Channel Islands, including houses, flats, shops, hotels, offices, industrial units, brownfield sites, and commercial buildings. The company states it will buy any property in any condition, regardless of age, location, or structural issues.
Any House Wanted states its offers are guaranteed and that it will not renegotiate at the last minute. Review evidence broadly supports this, with several customers confirming the agreed price was the final price. However, any formal offer should be reviewed carefully and confirmed in writing before proceeding.
Offers are based on independent chartered surveyor valuations, taking into account market conditions, property condition, location, and occupancy status. The company states it uses specialist software and area analysis alongside the professional valuation to arrive at a figure.
Who This Suits & Who Should Be Cautious
May suit sellers who…
This type of structure may suit sellers who prioritise speed, flexibility, and a simplified sales process over achieving full market value. The company’s dual approach — offering both a fast direct sale and a route involving a network of buyers — may provide options depending on how quickly a sale is needed and how much involvement the seller wants in the process. It may be particularly suitable for sellers facing time-sensitive situations, such as relocation, probate, financial pressure, or a sale that has previously fallen through. In these cases, the ability to secure an offer quickly, avoid an open market listing, and remove the risk of a chain can be a key advantage. The model may also suit sellers with properties that are harder to sell through traditional routes, such as those requiring refurbishment or those that have struggled to attract consistent buyer interest. The combination of direct purchasing capability and access to a wider pool of investors may increase the likelihood of finding a buyer for these types of properties. In addition, review patterns suggest that communication and expectation-setting are generally clear, which may benefit sellers who value a guided, managed process. However, suitability ultimately depends on understanding which route is being used — whether the company is purchasing directly or sourcing a third-party buyer — and how that affects certainty, timing, and control within the transaction.
Be cautious if you…
This type of structure may require more careful consideration from sellers who prioritise certainty of outcome, full control over the transaction, or achieving the highest possible sale price. While the company offers a fast-sale model, the presence of both direct purchasing and third-party buyer sourcing means that the structure can vary between transactions. Sellers who expect a fully unconditional offer from the outset should clarify whether the company is acting as the direct buyer or whether the sale depends on a third-party purchaser being secured. Where an external buyer is involved, the transaction may be subject to additional dependencies that are not always visible at the initial offer stage. Those who are sensitive to price should also be aware that offers are typically below market value, reflecting the trade-off for speed and convenience. While review data shows limited evidence of late-stage price reductions, sellers should still confirm whether the agreed price is fixed and at what point it becomes legally binding. Sellers who prefer to remain fully in control of the process should also check for any exclusivity, contractual restrictions, or requirements around solicitor use, particularly where different entities may be involved at different stages of the transaction. As with any fast-sale route, clarity at the outset is key. Understanding who the buyer is, how the purchase is funded, and whether the sale is conditional can help reduce uncertainty later in the process.