Key Facts
| Company name | House Buy Fast |
|---|---|
| Also trading as | House Buy Fast; Speed Property Buyers |
| Companies House no. | 6767167 |
| Incorporated | 7 December 2008 |
| Year founded | 2008 |
| Corporate structure | Standalone private limited company |
| SIC code | 68100 |
| Operating model | Direct cash buyer (mixed internal/external funding) |
| Geographic coverage | UK-wide |
| Typical offer | Around 80% to 88% of market value appears in public-facing wording, but actual offers may vary materially by property and route. |
| Typical timeline | Website claims as little as 3 days or 5 days in some cases; a more typical stated range is roughly 7–28 days, though this appears conditional on circumstances. |
| Legal fees | Free |
| TPO member | Yes |
| NAPB member | Yes |
| Official website | housebuyfast.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
Publicly available material indicates House Buy Fast operates through more than one route. Its main branding presents it as a cash house buyer that can buy directly and quickly, while Speed Property Buyers uses similar direct-buyer language and appears linked to the same underlying company. House Buy Fast’s own timeline says the business originally specialised in acquiring auction property for investors and later evolved into a property buying company. Review evidence provided in this chat also suggests that, in some cases, the business may market a property, arrange viewings, or introduce buyers rather than simply buying as principal itself. Taken together, this suggests a hybrid model rather than a single uniform structure. In practice, some sellers may be dealing with a direct-purchase route, while others may be using an introduced-buyer or assisted-sale pathway. That distinction matters because it may affect pricing certainty, contract terms, seller control, and whether the company itself is the end buyer. Sellers should therefore clarify at the outset which route is being used in their case.
Products, Services & Process
Property types accepted
Residential — any condition
- Contact the company by phone or online form to provide property details.
- Receive a no-obligation indicative cash offer, typically within 24 hours.
- If the offer is of interest, a formal valuation is carried out.
- A formal offer is made. If accepted, solicitors are instructed.
- Choose a completion date to suit your circumstances.
- Contracts exchanged and funds transferred on the agreed date.
Fees & Pricing
Publicly available wording suggests House Buy Fast frames its service around speed and certainty rather than full market value. House Buy Fast says fast-sale companies tend to offer around 85% of market value, while Speed Property Buyers says it can pay up to 88% market value. House Buy Fast also says sellers can change their mind up until exchange and that an independent survey is arranged after acceptance. That suggests the initial figure may be provisional and subject to further checks. Review evidence provided in this chat includes a mix of experiences: some sellers describe fair or unchanged pricing, while others allege lower-than-expected valuations, shifting figures, or reductions after survey or close to exchange. This pattern suggests pricing may depend heavily on property specifics, survey outcome, underwriting, legal issues, and whether the route used is direct purchase or introduced sale. Based on available information, sellers should treat the first figure as something to test carefully rather than assuming it is fixed, and should ask exactly what could cause the price to change later.
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, House Buy Fast's stated offer works out at roughly £216,000–£238,000, 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Buy Fast (this company) | 80–88% of market value | £216,000–£238,000 | 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.
House Buy Fast'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
House Buy Fast appears able to transact directly, but the available evidence suggests completion stability may depend on the route used, the property itself, and further checks after the initial enquiry. The company’s charges history shows repeated secured borrowing with Schneider Property Finance Limited, which suggests at least some purchases rely on external property-backed funding rather than solely permanent in-house cash. The latest filed accounts also show loans and borrowings, creditor balances, stock, and investment property, which supports the view that this is an active property business using a mix of internal capital and borrowing rather than a simple cash-only model. Reviews include both successful completions and complaints about qualification issues, late valuation changes, or no final offer. Based on available information, sellers should not assume that an early valuation or initial offer equals an unconditional commitment to complete on unchanged terms. The degree of certainty may differ depending on whether the company is buying directly or progressing matters through an introduced-buyer route.
Reviews & Reputation
Review patterns suggest a split between positive early-stage feedback and more critical accounts from sellers who progressed further. Many positive reviews focus on polite staff, quick callbacks, reassurance and explanations at enquiry stage, including cases where no sale completed. Negative reviews more often describe lower-than-expected offers, delayed communication, late price changes, and disputes about contractual terms, including fees or Land Registry notices where a buyer had previously been introduced. Taken together, the reviews suggest customer service at first contact is often viewed positively, but some sellers later report frustration around pricing stability, qualification, and the practical effect of contract terms. Reviews are therefore a useful signal of mixed experiences rather than proof of how every transaction is handled.
- Founding NAPB member with over 17 years of trading
- Completion in as little as 3 days in some cases
- No fees or hassle compared to traditional sale
What reviewers praise
- Offers typically 71–80% of market value — lower end of sector
- Limited review volume relative to operating history
- Disputes over contract terms and fees where a buyer had previously been introduced
Common complaints
Media mentions: Co-founder Jonathan Rolande is a regular property market commentator in national media
Complaints & Common Issues
The available evidence suggests sellers should pay close attention to contract structure and continuing rights. House Buy Fast says sellers may use their own solicitor, which reduces the risk of being forced into a single legal channel. However, reviews suggest that in some cases the company or related trading route may introduce buyers, arrange viewings, and retain contractual protections if a later sale occurs to a previously introduced party. Those reviews also refer to unilateral notices at the Land Registry and fees becoming payable after a seller has stopped using the service. This does not prove every case follows the same model, and it does not prove any term is improper. It does suggest, though, that some agreements may do more than simply document a direct cash purchase. Sellers should clarify before signing whether the agreement is for a direct purchase, an introduction arrangement, or a mixed structure; whether exclusivity applies; whether a Land Registry notice may be entered; whether a fee can still become payable after withdrawal; and exactly when the company’s rights end.
Customer Support
| Phone | Not published — see official website |
|---|---|
| Not published — contact via website form | |
| Response time | Within 24 hours |
Regulatory & Compliance
Company History & Timeline
- 2008Incorporated: 7 December 2008
Ownership & Leadership
| Current directors | Jonathan Guy Rolande; Cevdet Djevdet; Sara-Jane Rolande |
|---|---|
| Prior related entities | Yes House Buy Fast is presented as a trading style of Future Planned Relocation Services Ltd, and Speed Property Buyers’ privacy policy also names Future Planned Relocation Services Ltd as data controller. The House Buy Fast timeline also references Get An Offer as part of the wider business. Future Planned Group Holdings Ltd is identified as the immediate parent in the latest filed accounts. |
| Registered address | 38 Goring Rd, Worthing BN12 4AD |
House Buy Fast vs Alternatives
How House Buy Fast 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 | House Buy Fast (this profile) | The Property Buying Company | Open Property Group | We Buy Any Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical offer | Around 80% to 88% of market value appears in public-facing wording, but actual offers ma… | Typically 15%–35%+ below market (based on reviews) | Below market / variable. Review evidence includes sellers who explicitly accepted a lowe… | Commonly marketed as up to c.80–85% of market value; review evidence suggests some outco… |
| Typical timeline | Website claims as little as 3 days or 5 days in some cases; a more typical stated range … | Advertised fast (7–28 days); reviews suggest often longer or variable | Marketed as within 7 days, sometimes 24 hours or 6 weeks; review evidence ranges from un… | Headline claim: around 7 days or less / in a timeframe that suits the seller; review evi… |
| Legal fees | Free | Free | Free | Seller pays own |
| TPO member | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NAPB member | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PSW risk rating | Low Risk | Medium Risk | Medium Risk | High Risk |
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- Founding NAPB member with 15+ years track record
- Completion possible in as little as 3 days
- Co-founder is a recognised industry commentator — strong credibility signal
- All legal fees covered
Cons
- Offers typically 71–80% — lower end of the cash buyer sector — below open-market value
- Limited review volume relative to operating history
Frequently Asked Questions
House Buy Fast is registered at Companies House (number 6767167). TPO status: Yes. NAPB status: Yes. Sellers should verify proof of funds and the contracting entity before proceeding.
House Buy Fast offers Around 80% to 88% of market value appears in public-facing wording, but actual offers may vary materially by property and route. based on publicly available information. This reflects the trade-off for speed, certainty, and no selling fees. The actual figure will depend on property condition, location, and market conditions at the time of valuation.
Based on publicly available information, House Buy Fast states typical completion is Website claims as little as 3 days or 5 days in some cases; a more typical stated range is roughly 7–28 days, though this appears conditional on circumstances.. Actual timelines may vary depending on property type, legal complexity, and the route used.
House Buy Fast TPO membership: Yes. NAPB membership: Yes. Both organisations require members to follow a code of practice and provide sellers with an independent redress route. Sellers should verify membership status directly with the relevant bodies.
Based on available information, House Buy Fast’s legal fee policy is: Unknown. Sellers should confirm this directly with the company and check whether any conditions apply to legal fee coverage.
The late price reduction pattern for House Buy Fast is recorded as: Repeated. Sellers should ask the company to confirm the formal offer in writing, clarify what conditions could cause the price to change, and at what stage the offer becomes legally binding.
House Buy Fast primarily buys residential properties in any condition across the UK. The company states it will consider properties regardless of condition. Sellers with unusual or commercial properties should confirm eligibility directly with the company.
Sellers should be cautious if they need full clarity on exactly who the buyer is, expect a first figure to remain fixed throughout, or do not want any possibility of contractual rights continuing after they withdraw. The available evidence suggests some cases may involve introduced-buyer or marketing arrangements rather than a simple direct purchase, and review complaints show that some sellers fe…
Who This Suits & Who Should Be Cautious
May suit sellers who…
This structure may suit sellers whose priority is speed, flexibility, or exploring more than one non-traditional sale route without immediately committing to a high-street estate agency listing. It may also suit homeowners facing time pressure, inheritance issues, relocation, chain collapse, problem properties, or situations where a discounted but quicker outcome is acceptable. The business appears set up to deal with a wide range of property and seller circumstances, and some review evidence suggests staff are willing to explain different options rather than forcing a single approach. That may be helpful for sellers who want an initial conversation about possible routes. However, this is more likely to suit someone who is comfortable reading contract terms carefully, asking detailed questions, and accepting that the final outcome may differ depending on whether the company buys directly or introduces another buyer. It is likely to be a better fit for sellers prioritising certainty and convenience over maximising headline sale price.
Be cautious if you…
Sellers should be cautious if they need full clarity on exactly who the buyer is, expect a first figure to remain fixed throughout, or do not want any possibility of contractual rights continuing after they withdraw. The available evidence suggests some cases may involve introduced-buyer or marketing arrangements rather than a simple direct purchase, and review complaints show that some sellers felt the practical effect of contract terms, fees, or Land Registry notices was not sufficiently clear at the outset. This structure may also be unsuitable for anyone who is highly price-sensitive, expects close to open-market value, or would struggle with a late reduction after survey, underwriting, or legal checks. Caution is especially sensible where the property has unusual features, title issues, listing restrictions, or other complications that might affect valuation or eligibility. Sellers in these situations should clarify the route, the contract end point, any exclusivity, any post-withdrawal fee rights, and what could trigger a change in price before proceeding.