We buy property other
cash buyers won't
Direct cash offers in 24 hours. Completion in as little as 7 days where suitable.
Takes 60 seconds · No obligation · We tell you on the call if we can't help
We buy property
other cash buyers won't
Direct cash offers in 24 hours. Completion in as little as 7 days where suitable.
Subject to checks and contract. Cash offers are normally below open-market value.
NAPB member · TPO redress (T14063-0) · Trading Standards approved · 280+ verified reviews (founding group)
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280+ reviews relate to our founding group company, Invest in Scottish Properties Ltd.
We are members of The Property Ombudsman and follow the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) Code of Practice.
How It Works
Three simple steps to sell your house fast.
Get Your Offer
Tell us about your property. No-obligation cash offer indication within 24 hours.
We Handle Everything
Accept and relax. We sort solicitors, valuations, and paperwork.
Get Paid
Pick your preferred date. Completion can be as quick as 7 days where circumstances allow.
What happens after you submit?
No obligation at any stage. You are in control throughout.
Step 1
We check your property and local sales data.
Step 2
We call you to understand your situation and timescale.
Step 3
You receive a no-obligation indication, followed by a formal written offer if suitable.
Any initial indication is not a final offer. A formal written offer is made after we have reviewed the property, title, and relevant checks. Any sale remains subject to contract.
Is a cash sale right for you?
A cash buying offer is usually below the full open-market value of a property. In return, you may benefit from speed, privacy, no estate agent fees, fewer delays, and no public viewings.
A cash sale may suit you if:
- You need speed or certainty.
- You want to avoid viewings and public marketing.
- The property needs work or has structural issues.
- You are going through a life change such as divorce, probate, or relocation.
- You understand the offer may be below full open-market value.
It may not be right if:
- Your priority is achieving the absolute highest possible price.
- You are happy to wait on the open market for several months.
- You are not ready to make a decision yet.
If an estate agent route is better for your circumstances, we will tell you honestly. We only proceed where it makes sense for you.
No obligation · Private sale · No estate agent fees
Why The English House Buyer?
The quick house sale industry is largely unregulated, and a significant part of it operates on a model of making attractive initial offers that are quietly reduced at the last moment — sometimes on the day of exchange, after you've committed your time and solicitors.
This practice — known as gazundering — is well-documented by the National Association of Property Buyers and the consumer press. It's one of the main reasons many sellers distrust cash buyers entirely.
The English House Buyer operates differently. We are NAPB members, Property Ombudsman registered, and Trading Standards approved — and we behave accordingly.
Cash offers are normally below open-market value. All sales remain subject to checks and contract.
We won't drop the price at the last second
Once a formal written offer is made and accepted, we work to honour it. Reductions on the day of exchange or completion are a documented problem across the industry. We don't do it.
No estate agent fees. No lock-in.
No estate agent commission, no lock-in contract, and no obligation to proceed at any stage. We only move forward when it makes sense for you.
Direct cash buyers — no fund arranging
We buy directly. We won't waste your time while we try to arrange finance or find an investor. Completion can be as quick as 7 days where the property, title, and legal process allow — subject to checks and contract.
Realistic offers, explained clearly
We make realistic offers and explain the figure before you commit to anything. Cash offers are normally below open-market value — we'll tell you why, and we won't change the number on you.
NAPB, TPO, and Trading Standards registered
We are registered members of the National Association of Property Buyers, the Property Ombudsman redress scheme, and Trading Standards. Always check a cash buyer's registration before proceeding.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
We say yes when others say no
Most cash buyers reject subsidence, short leases, non-standard construction, and problem tenants quietly — after wasting two weeks of your time. We tell you on the first call, and yes is our default for the genuinely difficult ones.
No Estate Agent Fees
No estate agent fees. We can also cover standard solicitor fees when you use our recommended solicitor, subject to written agreement. Terms explained clearly before you proceed.
Any condition, genuinely
Structural movement, knotweed, fire damage, spray foam, hoarder clutter, derelict, half-renovated, water-damaged. We don't need you to fix anything — and we don't need a lender to approve it.
Fast Completion
Completion can be as quick as 7 days where the property, title, and legal process allow. We work around the date that suits you — subject to checks and contract.
One Contact
Dedicated account manager from start to finish. No call centres or chasing.
Private Sale
No public listings, no open-market viewings, and no For Sale boards unless you specifically agree otherwise.
What we buy that others walk away from
We're not "any condition" by marketing. We're "any condition" by track record. Here's what most cash buyers quietly decline — and what we routinely complete on.
Structural issues
Subsidence, heave, settlement, bowed walls, cavity tie failure.
Japanese knotweed
Active growth, mid-treatment, or historic infestation with paperwork.
Short leases
Under 80 years — including under 60 and under 40 years.
Non-standard construction
BISF, Cornish, Airey, PRC, Woolaway, large-panel, timber frame, concrete.
Spray foam insulation
Open or closed cell, loft or floor. Lender-declined, not a problem for us.
Cladding & EWS1 issues
Flats stuck in the cladding scandal. We assess each case.
Fire & flood damage
Active or historic, regardless of insurance status.
Hoarder properties
Don't clear it. We assess structure and location, not contents.
Probate with title complications
Missing deeds, executor disputes, unregistered land.
Problem tenants in situ
Arrears, refusing access, Section 21 served but not enforced.
Coal mining & sinkhole areas
Coal Authority searches that end most chains before they start.
Flying freeholds & covenants
Legal quirks that kill open-market sales. We look at the actual risk.
Flood risk zone 3
Insurance-restricted properties, including Flood Re cases.
Listed buildings — consent issues
Unauthorised works, missing consents, enforcement letters.
Not listed here? Tell us anyway. We turn down very few once we've seen the file.
Us vs other cash buyers
Most cash buyers say "any condition." Here's what that usually means in practice.
The English House Buyer
Direct, specific, NAPB-regulated.
- Subsidence, knotweed, short leases, non-standard construction — yes
- Honest decision on the first call
- One dedicated contact from start to finish
- No last-minute reductions on the written offer
- NAPB member · TPO · Trading Standards approved
Most other cash buyers
"Any condition" — until the survey comes back.
- "Any condition" until the survey comes back
- Two weeks of process before they decline
- Call centres and rotating contacts
- Reductions on the day of completion are common in the industry
- Some are not NAPB members
Always check NAPB membership before proceeding.
Industry reduction practices reported by the National Association of Property Buyers and consumer press. Always check whether a cash buyer is NAPB-registered before proceeding.
Whatever Your Situation
Divorce
Divide assets quickly and cleanly. We handle the sensitivity and speed you need.
Inherited Property
Sell probate property without clearing the house or doing repairs. Complicated title? We handle it.
Repossession
Facing repossession? We may be able to move quickly and help you explore whether a fast sale is realistic before matters progress further.
Speak to Us Urgently →Relocating
A sale that works around your moving plans. We can be flexible on timing to fit your move or emigration.
Tired Landlord
Sell with tenants in situ. Rent arrears, problem tenants, Section 21 in progress — sell us the tenancy as it stands.
Problem Property
Structural movement, Japanese knotweed, short lease, non-standard construction, fire damage, EWS1-affected flats, spray foam, restrictive covenants. The properties open-market buyers walk away from — and the ones we actively look for.
See what we buy →Mortgage declined by your buyer
Your sale fell through because a surveyor flagged knotweed, subsidence, cladding, or non-standard construction. Don't relist — we don't need a mortgage.
See how we can help →Auction withdrawn or failed
Property passed in at auction, or you pulled it before the gavel. We buy at trade price without the auction fees.
Real Stories
Reviews relate to our founding group company, Invest in Scottish Properties Ltd. Individual experiences vary.
Common Questions
Got a property no one else wants to buy?
Tell us what's wrong with it. We're rarely surprised. Free, no-obligation cash offer in 24 hours.
Subject to checks and contract. Cash offers are normally below open-market value.