Key Facts
| Company name | Mark King Properties |
|---|---|
| Also trading as | Mark King Properties; markkingproperties.co.uk |
| Companies House no. | Not confirmed — operates as individual or small company; no CH number published |
| Incorporated | Not confirmed |
| Year founded | Unknown (28+ years buying in South Wales per NAPB listing) |
| Corporate structure | Unknown — presents as individual/sole trader |
| SIC code | 68100 |
| Operating model | Direct cash buyer (mixed internal/external funding) |
| Geographic coverage | South Wales |
| Typical offer | Not stated — fair offers based on market values and property condition |
| Typical timeline | 7-10 days (per NAPB listing) |
| Legal fees | Free |
| TPO member | Yes |
| NAPB member | Yes |
| Official website | markkingproperties.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
Mark King Properties is a sole-trader-style direct cash buyer run personally by Mark King, who claims 28+ years of South Wales buying experience. All transactions are handled directly by Mark King with no call centres or intermediaries. Completion in 7-10 days, all conveyancing costs covered, offers based on current market values and condition.
Products, Services & Process
Property types accepted
Residential in any condition, South Wales
- Contact Mark King via website or call 02920 501001.
- Receive a free no-obligation cash offer based on market values and condition.
- If accepted, solicitors instructed — all conveyancing costs covered.
- Completion in as little as 7-10 days on seller's terms.
- Deal directly with Mark King throughout — no handovers.
- Funds transferred on completion.
- No For Sale boards; private and confidential.
Fees & Pricing
No pricing percentage published. Personal bespoke approach. No evidence of late reductions. Obtain formal written offer with stated conditions.
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, a cash offer works out at roughly £203,000–£230,000. 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash-buying company | 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.
Mark King Properties'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
28+ year stated history suggests genuine sustained operation if accurate. No financial information publicly available. Request proof of funds and confirm legal purchasing entity.
Reviews & Reputation
No independent reviews identified on major platforms as of June 2026.
- Personal direct service from the principal throughout
- Unknown
- Unknown
What reviewers praise
- No reviews available
- Unknown
- Unknown
Common complaints
Complaints & Common Issues
Emphasises direct transparent dealings with principal. No complex contractual structures described. Confirm legal purchasing entity and obtain formal offer in writing.
Customer Support
| Phone | 02920 501 001 |
|---|---|
| Not published — contact via website | |
| Complaints procedure | Published complaints procedure ↗ |
Regulatory & Compliance
Company History & Timeline
- Unknown (28+ years buying in South Wales per NAPB listing)Incorporated: Not confirmed
Ownership & Leadership
| Current directors | Mark King (principal — "you will deal directly with me" per website) |
|---|---|
| UBO publicly identified | Yes — Mark King |
| Registered address | The Maltings, East Tyndall Street, Cardiff, CF24 5EZ |
Mark King Properties vs Alternatives
How Mark King Properties 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 | Mark King Properties (this profile) | Property Rescue | Good Move | We Buy Any Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical offer | Not stated — fair offers based on market values and property condition | Not stated publicly — properties assessed individually; sector norm is roughly 70–85% of… | Up to 85% of market value / typically c.15% to 25% below market value based on public po… | Commonly marketed as up to c.80–85% of market value; review evidence suggests some outco… |
| Typical timeline | 7-10 days (per NAPB listing) | Marketing claims include very fast exchange and completion, often framed as days to week… | Offer in principle within 24 hours; formal offer to complete in 2–3 weeks; can complete … | 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 | Medium Risk | Low Risk | Low Risk | High Risk |
Operates in specific South Wales area. Larger national buyers are main alternatives.
View Property Rescue profile → View Good Move profile → View We Buy Any Home profile →
Pros & Cons
Pros
- NAPB Member 91 and TPO registered
- Direct personal service from principal throughout
- 28+ years stated South Wales experience
- All conveyancing legal costs covered
- 7-10 day completion per NAPB listing
Cons
- Corporate entity not confirmed
- No independent reviews on major platforms
- South Wales only
- Sole-trader model — service depends on one individual
- No published pricing range
Frequently Asked Questions
NAPB Member 91 and TPO registered. Mark King states 28+ years South Wales experience. Corporate structure not confirmed. Request company details and proof of funds.
South Wales, primarily Cardiff and surrounding areas.
As little as 7-10 days per NAPB listing.
All conveyancing legal costs covered per NAPB listing.
Yes — deal directly with Mark King at every stage.
Yes. NAPB Member 91 (October 2024), TPO registered.
Residential in any condition in South Wales.
Unconfirmed corporate entity, no major-platform reviews and sole-trader model. Confirm all details in writing.
Who This Suits & Who Should Be Cautious
May suit sellers who…
South Wales sellers who prefer direct personal relationship with the buyer throughout, with no call centres.
Be cautious if you…
Sellers needing nationally verifiable review record or corporate entity with filed accounts. South Wales only.