With over 10 years of trading experience, We Buy Any House (webuyanyhouse.co.uk/) claims to be the UK’s leading, and most trusted house buyer. But are they all that they say? What makes them stand out in an industry that’s saturated with other cash buyers?

## Who are We Buy Any House?

We Buy Any House is a cash buying company that operates in the United Kingdom. They purchase all types of properties across the UK, regardless of condition or perceived value, including apartments, houses, bungalows and ex-local authority buildings.

One of the clear distinctions that We Buy Any House makes against its competitors is the fact that they offer up to 90% of a property’s value. Many other cash buying companies only offer up to 70% or 85% of properties they value.

They claim that their offers are zero obligation; you can quit the process at any time before the exchange of contracts. Their appraisals and legal processes are all free of charge.

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## How do We Buy Any House work?

### 1. Initial contact

To begin the process of selling with We Buy Any House, you either call them on their 24/7 phone line, or fill out their online form on webuyanyhouse.co.uk.

Regardless of your chosen method of contact, you will be asked a series of questions about your property, including its location, size, and distance from local amenities.

### 2. Valuation

In under 24 hours, We Buy Any House will create a valuation based on both the information you provided, as well as various other data, including the prices of properties recently sold in the area.

### 3. Appraisal and offer

If you wish to proceed with the process, We Buy Any House will arrange for an independent appraisal of your property. The appraisal is usually carried out via video.

In receipt of this assessment, We Buy Any House will then make a formal cash offer. This can be achieved within 24 hours of initial contact.

### 4. Exchange and completion

If you are happy with the offer you have received, the cash buying company will arrange a date for completion that fits your timescale. If you are in a rush to sell, the whole process can apparently be completed within 14 days.

Once you have accepted their offer, We Buy Any House will arrange for a solicitor to handle all of the conveyancing work on your behalf. All your legal fees will be paid for, and any costs will be outlined in their quote.

You could use a solicitor of your own, but this would mean paying the fees yourself.

## How long does it take We Buy Any House to buy my house?

We Buy Any House claims to be able to purchase your property within **as little as three days**, but this can take much longer according to their reviews, with some transactions having been completed in 11 weeks or more.

According to past reviews, the speed of the transaction depends on whether or not you accept their instant cash offer, or refer to their database of cash buying investors. Their instant offers are often markedly lower than those you could receive from a cash buying investor, however, choosing the investor route could see the sale take as long as five months to complete.

## Are We Buy Any House really free?

Yes they are really free, but to have your legal fees paid you must instruct a conveyancer that We Buy Any House recommends.

Although We Buy Any House prides itself on no hidden fees or costs, there are some expenses you might not have considered.

### We Buy Any House fees

We buy any house don’t charge any fees or commision. While many cash buying companies charge for paperwork, valuations, and even conveyancing, We Buy Any House takes care of your valuation and legal fees.

#### Buying another house

If you are selling your main residence, you will need to purchase a new home. These costs can be extensive, and they are made all the more expensive by selling with a cash buying company. You will nearly always receive much more for your home by selling with an estate agent, and as a result, have much more autonomy in choosing and paying for your next home.

#### Removals

If your house contains a large number of possessions and belongings, you will need to rent a removal van to transfer everything to a safe place. They can cost anywhere from £900 to £1700.

#### Storage

If you aren’t ready to move your belongings to your new property, you will need to store them in a storage facility. Storage fees vary depending on the size of the container you need, and how long you need it for. They can cost hundreds to thousands of pounds.

## How much does We Buy Any House pay?

We Buy Any House claims to purchase properties for **up to 90% of their value**, but you can expect this to be much lower. It’s uncommon for any cash buying business to purchase properties for 90% of their value.

Numerous reviews on Trustpilot suggest that We Buy Any House reduce their offers at the last minute prior to the exchange of contracts. This is known as [gazundering](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/first-time-sellers/gazumping), and it’s a prevalent tactic within the [property cash buying industry](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/cash-house-buyers). This can lead some sellers to make only a fraction of what their property was worth.

According to one review on Trustpilot, We Buy Any House initially guaranteed the homeseller £375,000 for a property worth £400,000. After several months, a revised offer of £240,000 was made - only 60% of the property’s market value.

Another We Buy Any House customer reported that they received two options for selling  a property which was initially valued at £400,000: a direct sale to We Buy Any House for £280,000, or to a qualified investor from their database for £355,000. The investor route took five months for the sale to complete. This is longer than a sale with a reliable estate agent would take, and for much less money.

## Can you negotiate with We Buy Any House?

It’s unclear whether you can negotiate with We Buy Any House, but it’s unusual to have much negotiation power with any cash buying company. The benefits of a ‘no-chain’ sale, and cash in your hands within a few weeks, are the main attractions of these businesses. Profit, or the potential for profit, are the downsides.

If you want more money and negotiating power, sell with a reliable estate agent. The sale _might_ take longer than with a cash buying company, but if some of the reports about We Buy Any House are to be believed, it seems sales often complete in similar timeframes.

## Do I need my own solicitor with We Buy Any House?

No, We Buy Any House offer to provide and pay for a solicitor of their choice. If you want to choose your own solicitor, you will have to pay for their legal fees.

## We Buy Any House reviews

| Review website | Rating |
| -------------- | ------ |
| Trustpilot     | 4.1/5  |
| Reviews.io     | 4.9/5  |

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We Buy Any House scores well on Trustpilot and Reviews.io. Many of these glowing reviews praise the professionalism of their team, as well as the efficiency of the transaction. One customer writes ‘an excellent trustworthy Company (...) found a buyer for my house within 2 months, she explained everything fully and made the sale very easy. I would definitely recommend them.’

The negative reviews, found mostly on Trustpilot, suggest a different story. Aside from protracted sales and gazundering tactics, some reviewers state they were harassed by unsolicited text messages and emails. 

## Are We Buy Any House any good?

The good ratings on Trustpilot and Reviews.io suggest that We Buy Any House is a trustworthy cash buying company. However, they are not reputable. 

Their lack of membership to the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) is concerning. The NAPB is a voluntary group of cash buying companies signed up to The Property Ombudsman’s Scheme’s (TPOS)[ Code of Practice for Residential Property Buying Companies](https://www.tpos.co.uk/images/documents/rules-codes-obligations/property-buying-companies/TPOE7-3_Code_of_Practice_for_Residential_Property_Buying_Companies_A4_-_effective_1_Oct-2016.pdf)<span style="text-decoration:underline;">.</span> They promise to uphold fair trading practices.

That said, We Buy Any House are members of The Property Ombudsman, a scheme that seeks to help resolve disputes between agents and homesellers fairly.

Ultimately, We Buy Any House should be treated with the same caution as any cash buying company. That is, only as a last resort. With only 261 reviews as of May 2022, it’s hard to have an accurate picture of how good they actually are.

## We Buy Any House vs Estate Agents

On their website, We Buy Any House offers their own take on their company’s performance versus that of an estate agent’s. 

| Sales Process          | We Buy Any House (7 Days) | Estate agents (6 - 9 months) |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Market values          | £100,000                  | £100,000                     |
| Agreed sale price      | £85,000                   | £95,000                      |
| After agent fees       | £85,000                   | £93,000                      |
| After conveyancer fees | £85,000                   | £91,000                      |
| After housing costs    | £85,000                   | £87,000                      |
| After monthly bills    | £85,000                   | £85,000                      |

The table suggests that, after all the trouble of selling with an estate agent, you will still receive the same amount of money as selling with We Buy Any House.

In most cases, this example is inaccurate. You would be lucky to receive an offer for 85% of your property’s value by selling with a cash buying company. More often than not, your property will receive an offer between 60% and 80%.

What’s more, the example relies on the prospect of an agent selling a property for a price  that’s below market value. This is unlikely, especially if you sell with a top-performing estate agent from your local area. You stand to achieve not only your market price, but your asking price and above. 

A more accurate table would look something like this:

| Sales Process          | We Buy Any House (7 Days) | Estate agents (6 - 9 months) |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Market values          | £100,000                  | £100,000                     |
| Agreed sale price      | £80,000                   | £115,000                     |
| After agent fees       | £80,000                   | £113,500                     |
| After conveyancer fees | £80,000                   | £111,000                     |
| After housing costs    | £80,000                   | £107,000                     |
| After monthly bills    | £80,000                   | £105,000                     |

Of course, there are some limitations that may prevent an agent from achieving a sale above market value. Location, property type, and condition all play a role in how well your property performs on the market. Rest assured however, that if a cash buying company is willing to take a property off your hands, there is more profit to be made.

## Summary: Is it worth using We Buy Any House?

### Pros

* They’re a guaranteed cash buyer with immediate funds available
* They are a member of The Property Ombudsman
* You may sell much faster than with an estate agent
* They have mostly good reviews

### Cons

* You’re unlikely to get 90% of your home’s market value
* They are not members of the NAPB which is a red flag
* Reports of taking just as long as an agent to sell
* They don’t have many reviews and some are very poor
* Some evidence that they spam users with messages

## Alternatives to We Buy Any House

If you’re still keen on using a cash buying company, try one that’s held accountable by the NAPB:

* [Good Move](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/cash-house-buyers/good-move-review)
* The Property Buying Company
* We Buy Any Home

Or better still, why not compare agents and find a reliable, local agent that can sell your home for more?

We Buy Any House review

With over 10 years of trading experience, We Buy Any House claims to be the UK’s leading, and most trusted house buyer. But are they all that they say?

We Buy Any House review: Are they any good?

Over the past decade, [cash buying companies](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/cash-house-buyers) have grown immensely in popularity and appeal. National Homebuyers claims to be one of the oldest and most trusted. With 21 years of trading experience under their belts, how good are National Homebuyers, and can you trust them to buy your property?

## What are cash buying companies?

Cash buying companies are businesses that buy your property for a cash sum. Usually, they make a ‘below market value’ offer for your property, and then sell or rent out your property to make a profit.

The reason for their popularity is understandable. The road to homeselling isn’t paved with yellow bricks. For some people, home sales can be a lot of hassle. 

Problematic conditions, like [Japanese knotweed](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/first-time-sellers/what-to-do-japanese-knotweed) and [subsidence](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/first-time-sellers/can-you-sell-house-subsidence), can prevent your home from finding the right buyer, and the open market can be cruel to even the most prepared vendor. For those who have suffered during the [homeselling process](https://www.getagent.co.uk/guide/house-selling-process), a clear cash offer from a purported trustworthy source has immense appeal.

Theoretically, selling with a cash buying company means you won’t have to deal with a property chain, and in National Homebuyers’ case, you’ll receive a guaranteed cash offer no matter the condition of your property.

## How do National Homebuyers work?

National Homebuyers are a traditional cash buying company. In other words, they buy your property for a price below market value in a quick turnaround. 

Where National Homebuyers seek to differentiate themselves from their competitors is their claim that they’re ‘opposed to using unprincipled or dishonest tactics that other sell house quick companies resort to’. They go on to draw the distinction between companies that ‘don’t have the capital necessary to make a direct purchase’ and consequently take several months, and them, who can guarantee a sale within weeks.

In their FAQS, National Homebuyers outline their three step process. You can read the extracts below:

#### 1. Information Gathering

_The first point of call when it comes to finding out about a particular property is the homeowner. We make a point of spending some time talking to our customers about the local area, the available amenities but also details about the property interior. We also liaise with our local property experts and estate agents to ensure that the most accurate valuation is provided._

#### 2. Valuation Report

_The valuation report includes an extensive overview of the information which has been compiled by our dedicated house buying research team about your property, along with our guaranteed cash offer. Our customers can usually expect to receive our cash offer within 7 working days of initial contact with us. Following this, our offer will remain open for 14 days. If you decide to accept the offer, National Homebuyers can arrange a completion date that suits you._

**Please note:** Homesellers can expect to pay a fee of £300 - £900 for their valuation with National Homebuyers. This fee is apparently refunded upon completion of sale.

#### 3. Acceptance

_Once our offer has been accepted, National Homebuyers conduct an internal survey of the property to ensure that the specification and condition of the house is as described. As already mentioned, our customers have 14 days to accept our offer and when they have accepted, are free to choose a completion date which is convenient for them. We would also like to reiterate that our offer will be below market value and that at all stages of the process, National Homebuyers have a dedicated Customer Care Team to work with you to provide a quick, easy and stress-free service, allowing you to sell your house fast._

**Please note:** National Homebuyers offer to reimburse solicitor’s fees up to £1000 upon completion of sale. This is subject to the exchange of contracts within 30 days of acceptance of an offer.

So, with a sales-pitch that sets them apart from the competition, and a clear three step process, National Homebuyers paints a pretty picture. But are they too good to be true?

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## How long does it National Homebuyers to buy my house?

National Homebuyers state that you can expect the entire process to be finished within four weeks, with money in your bank account by the end of this period. Based on anecdotal evidence from Google Reviews and online discussion boards, there are some discrepancies with this claim, to say the least.

Some reviews suggested that, instead of the four week wait for a sale, it can take anywhere from 11 weeks to six months before contracts could be exchanged. Other vendors described offers being rescinded or dramatically reduced just before contracts were exchanged, leaving them with little option but to continue the sale for much less than what was previously agreed.

## National Homebuyers fees

You might be wondering about the kinds of fees to expect with a cash buying company like National Homebuyers. Without an estate agent to employ, as well as an offer to pay up to £1000 of solicitor’s fees, you would expect selling costs to be significantly lower. On the surface, this is true. Unfortunately, the potential costs you could save are surpassed by the potential losses.

### What are the costs associated with National Homebuyers?

On their website, National Homebuyers state that they charge **a small fee for the agent’s valuation**, but they don’t detail how much this is. According to user reviews, this fee can be anything between £300 to £900 based on the price of your property. However, this fee is fully refunded once the property transaction is complete. 

They also state that they will pay up to £1,000 of your legal fees upon completion. Unfortunately, [conveyancing fees](https://www.getagent.co.uk/guide/conveyancing/conveyancing-fees) can stretch far beyond £1000, especially in instances where homeowners are buying a new residence at the same time as selling theirs. What’s more, this offer is subject to completion within 30 days of offer acceptance. With some sales having stretched over a period of six to 11 weeks, it’s clear that this offer can be, and has been neglected.

Of course, there are other costs to think about when it comes to selling with National Homebuyers, but these are much more ambiguous because they depend on the speed of the transaction:

#### Buying another main residence (along with all the other costs associated with it)

If you’re selling a second residence, you probably won’t need to worry about these costs. However, if you’re selling your main residence, you’ll need to purchase a new home. These costs can include [estate agent fees](https://www.getagent.co.uk/estate-agent-fees), [conveyancing fees](https://www.getagent.co.uk/guide/conveyancing/conveyancing-fees), and [Stamp Duty Land Tax](https://www.getagent.co.uk/guide/buying-a-house/stamp-duty). Naturally, this is a very expensive process, made all the more costly by selling with a cash buying company, as you receive much less return from the sale.

#### Removal fees

Before you vacate your property, you’ll need to remove all of your belongings. Removal vans usually require a deposit and at least two weeks’ notice before completion day. They can cost anything from £900 to approximately £1700.

#### Storage fees

If you’re vacating your property and have had little time to find somewhere new, you will need to store your belongings in a storage facility. Storage fees vary depending on how big a container you need and how long you need it for. They can cost hundreds to thousands of pounds.

## How much do National Homebuyers pay?

National Homebuyers don’t outrightly say the minimum price that they pay for a property. As there’s no set price list, it’s hard to determine the average figure they pay out to homeowners. What we do know is that, if their reviews are to be believed, National Homebuyers have a history of paying out much less than previously agreed.

### What percentage do National Homebuyers offer?

As per standard, cash buying companies generally offer 75  - 85% of a property’s market value, but this can be much less. National Homebuyers state as much in their _Terms and Conditions_: 

_‘**National Homebuyers advise that any offer made will be lower than the current market value and, in some cases, this could be considerably lower than the actual market value.** Our offer remains open for 14 days. Legal fees are only refunded if the exchange of contracts takes place within 30 days of your signed and dated original acceptance of our offer. **National Homebuyers reserve the right to withdraw any offer at any time**.’_

Last minute offer withdrawals, otherwise known as [Gazundering](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/first-time-sellers/gazundering), are reportedly a common tactic by National Homebuyers. One review reported that on the day contracts were to be exchanged, National Homebuyers rescinded their offer in favour of a much lower offer (at least £30,000 less than what was previously accepted). Their reasoning was that the housing market had slowed and there were currently too many properties on the market. In this instance, the offer went from 83% of the property’s market value down to 70%.

Tactics like these leave homesellers between a rock and a hard place. Accept the offer, and you miss out on a good chunk of its market value in favour of a ‘quick’ sale. Choose to disengage from the sale, and you’ll not only lose your valuation fee, but you will be forced to pay legal fees for nothing. This could leave you thousands of pounds out of pocket.

### Can you negotiate with National Homebuyers?

There may be room for negotiation, but the success of cash buying companies hinges upon trading lower-than-market-value offers for quick, hassle-free sales. Don’t expect a miracle.

## Do I need my own solicitor with National Homebuyers?

Yes, you will need to find and pay for your own [conveyancing solicitor](https://www.getagent.co.uk/guide/conveyancing/what-is-conveyancing) if you choose to sell with National Homebuyers. They will pay up to £1000 of your solicitor’s fees but only if contracts are exchanged within 30 days of offer acceptance.

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## National Homebuyers reviews

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| Review website                                                          | Rating |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------ |
| Trustpilot | 4.3/5  |
| Google Reviews                                                          | 4.2/5  |

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### Commentary

National Homebuyers rank highly on the two most popular review sites: Trustpilot and Google Reviews. While you would be forgiven for taking this score at face value, we think it’s important to cover a few other aspects of these reviews.

#### Trustpilot.co.uk

4.3 out of 5 is a great score on Trustpilot. But out of 149 customer reviews, 17% gave National Homebuyers a bad review. That’s a very high percentage especially if you compare it to their competitors:

* We Buy Any House UK: 8% bad reviews out of 247
* Goodmove:  >1% bad reviews out of 450
* The Property Buying Company: 4% bad reviews out of 1400

#### Google Reviews

Like Trustpilot, National Homebuyers score reasonably high on Google Reviews. Positive reviews highlight a very professional service with good efficiency. Poor reviews however, suggest gazundering tactics and prolonged transactions. 

## Are National Homebuyers any good?

There are enough positive reviews to indicate that National Homebuyers can least guarantee a fast sale with some kind of cash offer above 70% market value. However, we cannot ignore the high number of poor reviews from legitimate users that corroborate in their accusations of poor service and gazundering tactics.

### Are they reputable?

‘We buy any house’ companies are unregulated, which means it’s difficult to hold them accountable for bad business ethics and sleaze tactics. But that’s not to say there aren’t groups of cash buying companies that hold themselves to high standards. The National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) are a voluntary group of cash buying companies signed up to The Property Ombudsman’s Scheme’s (TPOS) [Code of Practice for Residential Property Buying Companies](https://www.tpos.co.uk/images/documents/rules-codes-obligations/property-buying-companies/TPOE7-3_Code_of_Practice_for_Residential_Property_Buying_Companies_A4_-_effective_1_Oct-2016.pdf).

Whereas most reputable cash buying companies are members of the above institutions, National Homebuyers are not. However, they have been trading for almost 21 years, which does lend some reputability to their legacy.

## National Homebuyers vs Estate agents

As previously stated, selling with National Homebuyers is usually a last resort for most homesellers. Unless your property has irreconcilable problems selling, an estate agent will nearly always guarantee a better sale.

#### They are regulated

Unlike National Homebuyers, most reliable high street agents are part of The Property Ombudsman Scheme, which means they hold themselves accountable for poor service. Estate agents are also regulated by government legislation, in particular, the Estate Act of 1979.

#### Sell for more money

Whereas National Homebuyers will buy your property for 70 - 80% of its market value, an estate agent will market your property with an asking price that’s firmly on the money. The chances are your property will sell for a price that you’re happy with.

It’s worth noting, however, that even with an agent, you should always be willing to sell your property for a price that’s 10% below its market value. 

#### Longer process for greater returns

Though selling with an estate agent is a longer process than the National Homebuyer’s reported average, greater returns and a more transparent sale are much more probable outcomes.

#### The rewards speak for themselves

Selling with a traditional high street agent means you’ll probably have a more dynamic experience than selling with a cash buying company - in other words, you’ll be more involved in the process. This might be a turn-off for some homesellers, but the rewards speak for themselves. Without some time and effort, nothing would ever get done - and agents are paid to take the weight of selling from your shoulders.

#### Their fee is an incentive

High street estate agents charge a commission, generally **0.75% to 3%** of your property’s final sale price. Most even follow a ‘No sale no fee’ guarantee, meaning that if your home doesn’t sell, you don’t have to pay them. As a result, agents are incentivised to sell your property for the highest possible price - not one that’s substantially lower than market value.

### Compare agents

As with any service, you should compare estate agents using reliable data. Our free [Agent Comparison Tool](https://www.getagent.co.uk/vendor) compares local agents in your area and ranks them according to:

* Most likely to achieve your asking price
* Most experience selling properties like yours
* The quickest to sell

Comparing agents means you’re more likely to be matched up with a reputable agent who will get the most from your property sale. Our dashboard makes it easy to find an agent you’re happy with and book a free no obligation valuation.

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## Summary: Is it worth using National Homebuyers?

To help you make your mind up, let’s take a look at their Pros and Cons:

**Pros of using National Homebuyers**

* They’re a guaranteed cash buyer with immediate funds available
* They will buy your property no matter what condition it’s in
* You _might_ sell much faster than with an estate agent
* They have good reviews on Google and Trustpilot

**Cons of using National Homebuyers**

* Accusations of sleaze tactics in poor reviews on Google and Trustpilot
* They aren’t regulated by The NAPB or The Property Ombudsman
* Their cashback promises on solicitor’s fees are subject to contracts being exchanged within 30 days of offer acceptance
* Your property will be bought for a price that’s 20 - 30% below market value

## Alternatives to National Homebuyers

If you’re still keen on using a ‘We buy any house’ company, try one that’s held accountable by the NAPB:

* The Property Buying Company
* We Buy Any Home
* [Good Move](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/cash-house-buyers/good-move-review)

Or better still, why not compare agents and find a reliable, local agent that can sell your home for more?

National Homebuyers reviews: Are they any good?

With 21 years of trading experience under their belts, how good are the cash buying company, National Homebuyers, and can you trust them to buy your property?

National home buyers review: Are they any good?

With 12 years of trading experience under their belts, Good Move is a reputable cash buying company operating from Leeds, Yorkshire. Well liked and well regulated, they claim to offer a friendly and reliable service for homeowners looking to make a quick house sale. But just how good are Good Move, and are their claims legitimate?

## Who are Good Move?

Good Move is a cash buying company (or ‘we buy any house’ company). In other words, they buy your property for a price below market value in a quick turnaround. 

As with any cash buying company, one of the touted benefits of trading with Good Move is that you don’t have to deal with what some might call, the tedium, of standard property transactions. No viewings, no sale boards and no property chains.

They claim to buy any property in any condition, as long as it’s located in England and Wales. All of your selling fees (including legal fees if you use one of their solicitors) are accounted for.

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## How does Good Move work?

While Good Move claims to sell properties in a quick, three-step process (Start By Entering Your Postcode, Receive A Cash Offer Within 24 Hours, Sell Your House Fast For Cash), there’s obviously a lot more to a property transaction. Let’s take a look in closer detail:

### 1. Valuation and offer in principle

Customers are offered two ways to get in touch with Good Move for a valuation. Either call their direct line or fill out a valuation form. Within 24 hours, a Good Move property buyer will get in touch with an offer in principle. This offer may be subject to change upon further inspection.

#### How does a Good Move valuation work?

The offer in principle is completed by a regulated property buyer. To verify their estimate, Good Move’s asset management company instructs two local estate agents to carry out valuations of your property.

### 2. Formal offer and legals

Once both estate agents have corroborated their findings, Good Move will make a formal offer on your property. Should you accept this offer, they will instruct a conveyancing solicitor and a RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) report. 

If you choose a Good Move conveyancer, they will cover the legal costs. If you choose your own, they’ll contribute up to £500 towards legal fees.

### 3. Home Buyer Report and Report on Title

As with any property transaction, the findings of the Home Buyer Report and Report on Title can have an impact on the quantity of the formal offer. Should the reports reveal any structural damage, Good Move may amend their initial offer or withdraw from the sale. As per Good Move’s policy, customers may review the findings of both these reports upon request.

It’s important to note here that, despite their claim to buy any house regardless of condition, Goodmove maintains that they ‘may have to amend their formal offer to reflect this change in circumstance or withdraw’. That means a withdrawal from sale is still possible when selling with Goodmove.

### 4. Exchange of contracts and completion

Once Good Move has received a satisfactory Home Buyer Report and Report on Title, the transaction proceeds to contract exchange and completion. A completion date is agreed between both parties, with exchange and completion usually happening on the same day unless requested otherwise.

On the day of completion, your conveyancer will transfer purchase funds to your account after loans and mortgages have been paid.

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## How long does it take Good Move to buy my house?

**Good Move claims an average fast house sale can be completed within three weeks (21 days).**

They also claim that, in certain circumstances, transactions can be completed within seven days. So, with a seemingly thorough process and a clear purchase timeline, how good really are Good Move?

## Good Move fees

You might be wondering how much a property transaction with Good Move will cost you. After all, some [‘we buy any house’ companies](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/cash-house-buyers) charge you for valuations and paperwork. The good news is that Good Move covers all the costs. That is, unless you instruct your own conveyancer. 

Should you choose one of their affiliate conveyancing solicitors, Good Move will cover all of your legal fees. Choosing a solicitor of your own however, could leave you with a heavy bill despite Good Move’s promise to pay up to £500 of legal fees.

There are, of course, other costs to think about when selling a house with Good Move. These costs depend on whether you’re selling your main residence or a second home, and how timely the transaction is.

### Buying another main residence (along with all the other costs associated with it)

If you’re selling a second residence, you probably don’t need to worry about these costs. However, if you’re selling your main residence, you will need to purchase a new home. These costs may include estate agent fees, conveyancing fees, and Stamp Duty Land Tax. Naturally, this is an expensive process, made all the more costly by selling with a cash buying company, because you’re getting much less return on your property.

### Removal fees

Before you vacate your property, you’ll need to remove all of your belongings. Removal vans usually require a deposit and at least two weeks’ notice before completion day. They can cost anything from £900 to £1700.

### Storage fees

If you’re vacating your property and have had little time to find somewhere new, you will need to store your belongings in a storage facility. Storage fees vary depending on how big a container you need and how long you need it for. They can cost hundreds to thousands of pounds.

## How much does Good Move pay?

On their website, Good Move provides two answers to this question. On their homepage they state that they ‘typically offer __85% of a property’s value for a direct purchase__ (location specific’. Yet in their FAQS, they state that they’ll ‘buy your home for around 80% of the market value’. It’s probably safe to assume that as long as your home meets their top requirements, Good Move will purchase it for a maximum of 85% of its market value. Realistically however, this is likely to be more in the region of 70 to 80%.

**Ultimately, you will never get as much money for your property with Good Move as you would with an estate agent on the open market.** However, Good Move is upfront about this much at least. Moreover, it appears that the [gazundering tactics](https://www.getagent.co.uk/blog/first-time-sellers/gazundering) prevalent in the property cash buying industry seem to be non-existent within their services.

It’s also worth noting that Good Move offers ‘other options to achieve a higher sale price’. However, in their words, ‘this means a slower process and we won’t be buying directly - something to bear in mind for sellers looking to sell a property quickly.’

### Can you negotiate with Good Move?

It’s unclear whether you can negotiate your offer from Good Move. Multiple reviews on Google claim to have exited the offer process because the price they had received was too low. However, this didn’t stop them from leaving reviews that praised Good Move’s customer service and good willingness throughout the procedure. 

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## Do I need my own solicitor with Good Move?

No, you do not need your own solicitor. They offer to pay your legal fees, as long as you choose one of their own solicitors.

You can however, choose to instruct your own conveyancing solicitor. If you do, you’ll have to pay their legal fees yourself, with a £500 contribution from Good Move.

## Good Move reviews

We collated reviews from the top two review sites:

| Review website | Rating |
| -------------- | ------ |
| Trustpilot     | 4.9/5  |
| Google Reviews | 4.7/5  |

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### Commentary

Having received nearly 5 star ratings on both Trustpilot and Google Reviews, Good Move set a high bar for other cash buying companies. Some users have left glowing reviews even after declining their offer, praising members of their team for their professionalism.

To date, Good Move only has three bad (1 star) reviews on Trustpilot, and seven (1 star) on Google Reviews. Both sets of poor reviews are from at least two years ago. 

A cash buying company with this much favour could suggest one of two things. Either that they are reputable and do good business, or they don’t allow recent poor reviews to be visible on the internet. While the latter cannot be proven, it’s something to bear in mind.

## Are Good Move any good?

Based on the evidence available, it seems that Good Move is one of the most trusted cash buying companies currently operating in England and Wales. They appear to offer a transparent valuation process that is cross-referenced by several estate agents. Many customers report being pleased with the service they have received. 

**There appears to be occasions where members of the Good Move team have even advised homesellers to try the open market with a high street estate agent before using their services**. If these reviews are to be believed, then it seems that Good Move’s staff operate on a honesty first approach, which is refreshing to see in the cash buying industry.

Ultimately however, the above underlines a running contention with cash buying companies - that they should only be used as a last resort. The trade-off of low returns for a quick sale might be appealing to some, but for most vendors, more money should never be too much to ask for.

### Are they reputable?

Yes, Good Move are a reputable cash buying company that appear to be well respected within their industry. They are members of the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB), a voluntary group of cash buying companies signed up to The Property Ombudsman’s Scheme’s (TPOS) [Code of Practice for Residential Property Buying Companies](https://www.tpos.co.uk/images/documents/rules-codes-obligations/property-buying-companies/TPOE7-3_Code_of_Practice_for_Residential_Property_Buying_Companies_A4_-_effective_1_Oct-2016.pdf). They are also regulated by four other institutions:

* The Property Ombudsman (TPO)
* Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
* NAEA Property Mark
* Trading Standards

## Good Move vs Estate Agents

While Good Move appears to offer a transparent and reliable service, that doesn’t mean they offer the _best_ service for homesellers. Property is one of the largest financial assets you can own. If you want to make the most of its sale, an estate agent is the way to go. Here’s why:

### They can sell your home for more money

While you would be lucky to get 85% of your property’s market value with Good Move, an estate agent on the open market will likely sell your home for a lot more. After marketing your home with an asking price you’re happy with, a reliable agent will use their negotiating skills to increase the bids of potential buyers. This helps ensure that your property will sell for the highest price possible. 

You don’t have to be an expert to know that more funds from your property sale will open up greater opportunities. If you’re planning on buying a new home for example, you could upgrade to a bigger, better property. Selling with a cash buying company simply won’t allow you to do this.

It’s worth noting, however, that even with an agent, you should always be willing to sell your property for a price that’s 10% below its market value. 

### Their fee is an incentive to get you the best deal possible

Estate agents charge a commission, generally 0.75% to 3% of your property’s final sale price. Most follow a ‘No sale no fee’ guarantee, meaning that if your home doesn’t sell, you don’t have to pay them. As a result, estate agents are incentivised to sell your property for the highest possible price - not one that’s substantially lower than market value, as with a cash buying company like Good Move.

### The rewards speak for themselves

Selling with a traditional high street agent means you’ll have a more dynamic experience than selling with a cash buying company. In other words, you’ll probably be more involved in the process. While this might be a turn-off for some homesellers, the rewards speak for themselves. Without some time and effort, nothing would ever get done - and agents are paid to take the weight of selling from your shoulders.

## Summary: Is it worth using Good Move?

To help you make your mind up, let’s take a look at their Pros and Cons:

### Pros of using Good Move

* They’re a guaranteed cash buyer with immediate funds available
* You may sell much faster than with an estate agent
* They have excellent reviews on Google and Trustpilot
* They are regulated by other five institutions

### Cons of using Good Move

* Your home will be bought for a price that’s at least 15% below market value
* If you’re buying a new home, less funds from your sale can limit your future choices
* If you have a high value property (>£550k) Good Move may not have the right experience to buy it
* If you use your own solicitor, Good Move only pay £500 towards your fees
* Good Move reserves the right to withdraw their offer based on the results of inspections, despite stating they buy any house ‘regardless of condition’


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Good Move: Are they any good?

Well liked and well regulated, Good Move claim to offer a friendly and reliable service for homesellers. But just how good are they, and are their claims legitimate?

Good Move review: Are they any good?

Well liked and well regulated, Good Move claim to offer a friendly and reliable service for homesellers. But just how good are they, and are their claims legitimate?


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