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Separated or divorced? We buy homes for cash fast to help you move on

It’s a fact that 42% of marriages end in divorce and although its never an easy situation, owning an unwanted property can prolong things and delay the whole ‘moving on’ process.

At House Buy Fast we have helped many people sell their house quickly due to the breakdown of a relationship. We buy properties for cash and in some cases can complete the sale within days if that’s what’s needed.

Our team here is very experienced and will always try to go above and beyond to help wherever possible. That isn’t just by completing the sale quickly... we’ve paid cash advances to sellers so that they can secure a rental property and even arranged storage whilst another seller was between homes. If you need any help, please just tell us.

Contact us now for more information or to find out how much we will buy your home for.

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How to sell your house quickly after divorce or separation

Using traditional estate agency methods to sell your home after a divorce or separation can take many months. You may also have the uncertainty of buyers pulling out of the sale and lots of viewings delaying the process even more. This can be incredibly frustrating and stressful if you are looking for a quick house sale.

At House Buy Fast we aim to make the process of selling your property as quick and painless as possible.

We have cash funds readily available to buy your property. This means we don’t need to secure a mortgage and once you have accepted an offer from us we are a guaranteed buyer - meaning we won’t pull out of the sale. Our staff are very experienced in getting property sales completed in just days or weeks - or to a timescale to suit you. What’s more, we cover legal fees for the sale too, so what we offer is what you get (after loans/mortgage settlement).


The quick house sale process with House Buy Fast:

  1. Request a valuation on your house from one of our property experts.
  2. Find out the amount outstanding left on your mortgage, including any secured loans (we can assist you with this)./li>
  3. Work out your selling time-scale and get a moving date in mind.
  4. We will deal with solicitors and pay their fees
  5. The money is paid into your bank account once the sale completes (which can happen in just days)

I found the help and assistance second to none.

My situation was extremely stressful and I got nothing but kindness and help. I was impressed with the level of knowledge and found Duncan far more knowledgeable than various people I needed to deal with at a very trying time for me.

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How quickly can you buy my house?

Our cash funds and experience in quick house sales mean that we can buy your property fast. Often this can happen in under 2 weeks - but it can be as fast as a couple of days or we can work to whatever timescale suits you.

We can do this quickly because we use our own cash funds to buy property, there are no chains, we use solicitors we know can act quickly and have staff with vast experience of the property market.

How much will I get for my house?

When selling your house to House Buy Fast you can be assured that there are no estate agent or solicitor fees to pay, no hidden costs and we do not charge for our service. You will also get a quick house sale although this will not be at 100% of market value.

As with all cash property buying companies the offer we will make for your property will be lower than market value. However, when you take into account all the other costs associated with selling through the traditional estate agency route, the price may seem even better.

In the below table we set out some of the typical costs of selling a house through an estate agent and how House Buy Fast compares.

House Buy Fast vs Estate Agents Sale

Compare the cost of selling your home with traditional Estate Agents and Property Buyers.

Selling to us for cash 3 days+ Selling via Estate Agent 6 months+

Asking Price

£100,000

Asking Price

£100,000

Average agreed purchase price

£80,000

Average agreed purchase price

£95,000

Final agreed price after survey

£80,000

Final agreed price after survey

£93,000

Estate Agent fees

£0.00

Estate Agent fees**

£1,674 inc VAT

Cosmetic repairs (if required)

£0.00

Cosmetic repairs (if required)

£750

Solicitor fees

£0.00

Solicitor fees

£1,000.00

Council tax and other bills (while sales is going through)

£150

Council tax and other bills (while sales is going through)

£1,800

Average Mortgage payments (while sale is going through)

£0.00

Average Mortgage payments (while sale is going through)†

£1,600

Net price achieved

£80,000

Net price achieved

£86,000
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*These figures are for guidance only, individual sums can vary.

**Assumes 1.5% of sale price (plus VAT).

†Assumes £80,000 at 4% PA.

Jonathan Rolande
Divorce or separation is a difficult time for anyone but even more so if there is a family home to sell. We are experienced in selling homes quickly and hassle free - allowing you to move on with your life.
Jonathan Rolande - Director

Why should I sell my property using House Buy Fast?

In recent years there has been a huge increase in the number of fast house sale companies such as House Buy Fast so we realise it can be difficult to know which company to choose.

House Buy Fast is one of the original fast house sale companies in the UK and is a founding member of The National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB). This means we are signed up to the Property Ombudsman Scheme’s Code of Conduct.

We are a family-run business proud of our service and reputation and you can read reviews of us at Feefo.

We know that selling a property is a big decision and that you may want to compare companies. To help, we have listed some questions below you may wish to ask other companies you speak to:

  • Are you a member of The National Association Of Property Buyers and The Property Ombudsman Service?
  • Is it a cash purchase or are you raising a mortgage against my property?
  • Do you buy property yourselves or are you buying on behalf of others?
  • Do you carry professional indemnity insurance?
  • Do you have a complaints procedure?
  • Are there any fees involved?
  • Can I read reviews on your service?

The following questions are some you might want to ask yourself, after shopping around.

  • Do they explain everything thoroughly and answer your queries clearly?
  • Do you feel that this is a company you would want to do business with?
  • Are they prompt and courteous when they get back to you?
  • Do they confirm their proposal in writing?

Benefits of using House Buy Fast compared to traditional estate agents

Our quick sale service Traditional estate agents
Sale period

3-28 days

 Sale period

6-9 months
Guaranteed sale

Yes

 Guaranteed sale

No. On average, 1 in 3 sales fall through (national statistics)
Repairs needed for house to sell

None

 Repairs needed for house to sell

Possible (Agents usually ask for repairs)
Privacy

No Viewings

 Privacy

For sale sign outside and continuous viewings

Things to consider when selling a house after divorce or separation

When deciding whether to choose a traditional estate agent or House Buy Fast to sell your home following a separation you might want to consider:

  • Are both parties agreeable to the sale? If not then you might need to consider options - such as one person buying the other out
  • How quickly would you like to sell?
  • Are there any special reasons to move on a set date - such as work commitments or schooling?
  • Is the house suitable for lots of viewings?
  • Will a house sale cover the mortgage/loans as well as fees to sell?
  • Will either or both parties look to buy another property once sold?

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Frequently asked questions

Quick divorce house sale

What if my situation changes and I don't need to sell?

If your situation changes and you no longer need to sell your house that’s completely fine.

Remember, we pride ourselves on making the whole process zero risk and zero fees to the seller. We’ll even cover the costs of your solicitor until that point, so there is nothing for you to worry about if your circumstances do change.

Not the answer you were looking for? Contact us and ask us directly either by email or phone.

Is the House Buy Fast service confidential?

Unlike selling your home with an estate agent the whole we buy any house process is confidential. House Buy Fast doesn’t advertise with for sale boards and we don’t advertise in your local area. We simply buy your property with no fuss.

House Buy Fast will instruct your solicitor and get a local surveyor to come look at your home in case we’ve missed any potential problems, such as structural damage.

No one else is going to know that you’re using our service and the property is changing hands until it has actually gone through.

Not the answer you was looking for? Contact us and ask us directly either by email or phone.

How quickly will I receive the cash for my property?

On average it takes up to three weeks to receive the cash for your property. This timescale is from the moment you enquire about selling your house to the day of completion. The process can be faster or slower depending on what you would prefer.

Not the answer you were looking for? Contact us and ask us directly either by email or phone.

Does House Buy Fast charge any fees or costs?

We don’t charge you a penny when using our property buying service. House Buy Fast also covers all the house valuation fees - and don’t forget you’ll be saving money that you would otherwise be paying to an estate agent.

This means once you’ve received your property valuation you know that this is the amount of money you will receive at completion - no fuss - no fees.

Not the answer you were looking for? Contact us and ask us directly either by email or phone.

Can I use my own solicitor?

If you would like to use your own solicitor you’re more than welcome and we’ll cover the cost for you.

You also have the option to use a solicitor recommended by us. We’ll give you two or three options and the choice is entirely yours. As promised, House Buy Fast will cover the cost of any solicitors involved in the sell house fast process.

Not the answer you was looking for? Contact us and ask us directly either by email or phone.

Can I deal with one person or is it a call centre?

We often get asked if we’re a call centre and the answer to that is absolutely not. House Buy Fast is full of individuals that have a wealth of experience in the property industry and understand the importance of excellent customer service.

You’ll be dealing with the same individual during the whole process from your initial call right through to when we’ve purchased the property.

Not the answer you were looking for? Contact us and ask us directly either by email or phone.

Is House Buy Fast a member of any professional bodies?

We’ve been industry leaders in promoting a fair deal for sellers in the property buying sector, appearing on ITV pressing the issue.

We are members of The Property Ombudsman Scheme, meaning there is a form of redress if anything goes wrong with a property buying company.

We’re also founding members of The National Association of Property Buyers which was formed in 2013 to improve standards in the quick house sale industry and helped many sellers get a fair deal.

Not the answer you was looking for? Contact us and ask us directly either by email or phone.

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You should always seek independent legal advice before selling your property

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