When time matters,
the route needs to fit the deadline.
A job move, rising costs or an onward purchase can make waiting difficult. We start by understanding what needs to happen, by when, and what you need left afterwards—then compare realistic ways to get there.
Talk through your situationAn offer date is not a completion date.
You may need a buyer, a binding contract or cleared sale proceeds. Be precise about the milestone that matters before comparing anyone’s promise of a quick sale.
First, make room for a clearer decision.
Write down the actual deadline and what happens if it is missed.
Work out the minimum net proceeds you need after borrowing, fees and moving costs.
Ask each provider to explain the buyer, funding, legal preparation and conditions behind their timetable.
Your circumstances shape the plan.
Build the plan around the deadline
We help you identify the practical constraints, including your next home, legal readiness and whether an onward chain is involved.
Compare speed, price and certainty
We can explain the differences between selling routes and help you compare written proposals before choosing an introduction.
You choose whether to proceed and remain free to select your own advisers. We will explain any referral relationship before making an introduction.
Different routes. Different trade-offs.
Open-market sale
A realistic asking price and a prepared solicitor can help attract a ready buyer. Conveyancing and a buyer’s finance still take time.
Broader exposure; variable timingTraditional auction
Usually involves a binding sale at the successful fall of the hammer, with completion governed by the contract. Marketing and legal preparation come first.
Check the reserve and completion termsModern method of auction
Typically uses a reservation stage before exchange. Understand the timetable, buyer fees and what protection the reservation actually gives you.
Reservation is not the same as exchangeDirect purchase
A genuine funded buyer may offer a shorter route. Check whether the company buys itself or introduces someone else and when the price can change.
Often a lower price for convenienceThe details worth checking.
- Funds: Ask for evidence that the buyer can complete, including whether finance or a resale is involved.
- Written offer: Confirm deductions, fees, conditions, exclusivity and any right to reduce the offer.
- Your solicitor: Use your own independent legal advice before signing a reservation or purchase agreement.
- Legal readiness: Have identification, ownership details and relevant property papers ready; resolve known issues early.
- Pressure: Take time to understand an agreement even when the deadline is tight. Ask what happens if the buyer misses the promised date.
A little more clarity.
Can I sell in two weeks?
Some transactions can complete quickly when the buyer, seller and legal work are ready. That is not a reliable promise for every property. Ask for a timetable based on your actual circumstances.
Will a cash buyer pay market value?
Not necessarily. A quick-purchase offer can be substantially below the price achievable on the open market. Compare the net proceeds and the value of the convenience to you.