We
are based in Montrose Terrace, less than a mile from Princes
Street, Edinburgh's City Centre.
Please
complete our short form below and we will reply as soon
as we possibly can.
FAQs
We
appreciate that you may have questions about a
quick, direct property sale, especially as
many of you will have only ever sold a house
on the open market with an estate agent/
solicitor.
Below are some of the questions that people
often ask us. We`ll be happy to answer any
other questions you may have.
HOW LONG DOES A SALE TAKE?
If speed is important we can usually exchange
within 7 to 10 days. We have also helped many
people within hours of facing repossession or
eviction. We always work closely with you
throughout the sale process, keep you up to
date with what`s happening, and recommend
solicitors who we know will act quickly too.
If you wish, we are happy to exchange
contracts to give you the security of a
legally binding sale, and then arrange the
sales completion to coincide with your house
move or new purchase (although this is usually
a maximum of 6 months, we can also come to a
longer-term agreement).
If you don`t want to move out of your home we
also have solutions in place which will allow
you to rent-back and eventually buy back your
property, so you can remain settled where you
are.
I AM IN ARREARS WITH MORTGAGE PAYMENTS -
CAN YOU HELP ME?
Yes, we usually can, as long as you have some
equity in the property.
We'll assess if a quick property sale is best
for you or whether short-term equity could
enable you to sell at an open-market price. We
can also offer you the opportunity to stay on
as tenants through our rent-back scheme, or
"Rent to Buy" scheme, which means
you can buy the house back from us at a fair
price (agreed in advance).
We've also helped many people facing
repossession, who have been within hours of
being evicted, so contact us now, it is never
too late.
HOW QUICKLY DO I HAVE TO LEAVE THE
PROPERTY?
We fit in with your circumstances. We can
allow you to stay in the property for a
maximum of 6 months (sometimes longer by prior
arrangement). We also offer rent- back plans
at market rates, and "Rent -to -buy"
schemes so you can buy your house back at a
pre-agreed price when your situation improves.
WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
There are no hidden fees with our service - no
extra estate agency, legal or valuation costs.
If your property is already for sale with an
estate agent, you may have to pay them a fee,
but you won't have to pay us anything. Unlike
some companies who charge for a survey before
they will even make you an offer, we'll give
you a valuation without cost or obligation. We'll
also pay your legal fees* for your own
solicitor or one recommended by us.
WHAT SORT OF PROPERTIES DO YOU BUY?
We buy all types of residential property,
mainly houses and flats.
DO YOU BUY PROPERTIES IN ANY CONDITION?
Yes. Many of the properties we buy are in need
of some improvement, which is why they are
often harder to sell through estate agents.
DO YOU BUY PROPERTIES IN ALL AREAS?
Yes, we have extensive knowledge of all areas
in Central Scotland.
HOW DO YOUR PRICE COMPARE TO THOSE OF
ESTATE AGENTS?
It depends on a number of factors, including
the type and location of the property. We
usually pay between 70% and 80% of the
open-market value.
You are more likely to achieve a higher price
on the open market but there are no guarantees
of a quick sale, plus you will still have to
pay additional costs such as estate agency
fees. We also help you to find a solution
beyond the property sale - whether it be
rent-back schemes or a quick release of funds
for your next property.
DO YOU BUY TENANTED PROPERTIES?
Yes. We`re happy to give you a quick property
sale with tenants in place.
HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO DECIDE IF I WANT TO
SELL WITH YOU?
Our offer is valid for 28 days. You may still
be able to proceed when this date has passed,
although we might have to reassess your
situation and update our offer.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT IF YOU CAN HELP ME?
See our How we can help page, contact us
online - we will get back
to you within 24 hours.