Sell My House
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You can use this service to find information about your property which is useful for selling your house.
Selling Your House
To sell your property, you’ll need to complete the steps below:
- Check your property has a valid EPC
- List it for sale
- Arrange viewings
- Negotiate and accept an offer
- Instruct a solicitor to handle the conveyancing process
- Exchange contracts
- Complete the sale
The first step might be to contact an estate agent and get a valuation to get the process moving forward. They will be able to guide you through the process if you are unsure where to start.
Exchange of Contracts
Exchange of contracts happens after you have accepted an offer, the buyer’s solicitors are satisfied that all of their queries have been answered, and the required legal paperwork has been completed.
At this time, a completion date will be agreed, along with any other terms (such as repairs to be carried out before completion).
Before exchange of contracts, either you or the buyer can pull out for any reason. After this time, there are likely to be significant penalties if either one of you is unable to complete the sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to sell my house?
When selling your house, the main costs involved are:
Estate agent fees: Around 1%-3% of the sale price
Conveyancing: On average around £1,500
Moving fees: £1,000 - £2,000 depending on your requirements
It’s also important to plan for any additional costs for things like cleaning and making the property more presentable before selling, minor repairs and any other unexpected bills that could arise during this time. There will also be additional fees to pay if you are also buying a new property at the same time, such as solicitor fees and stamp duty on your purchase.
Can I sell my house without an estate agent?
It’s definitely possible to sell your house without the help of an estate agent.
You could consider a service like Purple Bricks, which allows you to list your home on services like Rightmove and Zoopla.
There are also other websites, specifically aimed at sellers who want to sell their property on their own. You could also take advantage of social media to share your property and generate interest.
It’s important to be aware that you’ll have to take care of advertising, viewings and negotiating directly if you choose this route, so it’s worth weighing up the work involved with the agent’s costs to decide which is the best route for you.
Can I sell my house without a solicitor?
Although it’s possible to sell your home without the help of a conveyancer, it’s not usually recommended due to the knowledge and experience needed to process the sale of a property.
Should you choose to do it yourself, you’d need to take care of all of the legal paperwork with HM Land Registry, responding to queries from buyers and any other complications that may arise.
Unless the sale is very straightforward, it’s possible that it could cause long delays in the sale process if you aren’t able to resolve any issues yourself.
Can I sell my house for free?
It’s definitely possible to reduce your costs when selling, but it’s highly unlikely that you’ll be able to complete the process without costs somewhere along the line.
To reduce your costs, you could consider:
- Selling without an Estate Agent
- Taking care of the removal process yourself
We wouldn’t recommend:
- Completing the legal work without the help of a solicitor
Do I need a survey to sell my house?
There is no requirement to get a survey completed if you plan to sell your home.
Once you have accepted an offer from a potential buyer, they may choose to arrange a survey prior to exchange of contracts, however this isn’t always strictly necessary either.
A potential buyer may be required to arrange a survey for their mortgage lender, or may choose to complete one for their own peace of mind. A survey will help to highlight any potential issues with the property such as structural defects or future repairs that may be required.