Questions to Ask a Cash House Buyer

Money and model

Do you buy with your own funds or find an investor later? Can you show proof of funds? Who exactly is named as buyer on the contract? If the house has tenants in it, selling a tenanted house covers the notice rules in England.

Price integrity

What would cause the offer to change after the visit or survey? Will you confirm in writing that you do not practise last-minute chip negotiation as a tactic? If the house is hard to mortgage, selling an unmortgageable house lists the published cases where lenders are reluctant to lend. If an offer is described as a guaranteed sale, read what a guaranteed house sale is first.

Timeline and fees

What completion date can you commit to? Who pays which legal fees? Are there exclusivity, withdrawal, or marketing fees? What “no hidden fees” can leave out decodes the common fee claims against the Property Ombudsman’s code. Selling for an estate? The probate grant sets the timetable, so read selling a house in probate first. Anyone promising seven days should be able to show how: see can you sell a house in 7 days.

FAQ

How many cash offers should I get?

At least two or three from serious buyers if time allows. Comparison is the simplest defence against a soft number.