Questions & Answers

Why sell privately?

The internet is growing constantly, and more and more people are using it to help them sell their property, without the need of an estate agent. 70% of property for sale in the UK is first viewed on the internet by a potential buyer, highlighting the power the internet has when selling. Estate agents use the internet as one of their primary tools to help them sell and let property. They advertise on the same websites as we do, attracting, on average, over 3 million viewers per month. [Link to our partners sites]

Private sales are also on the increase. It is estimated that 1 in 10 properties sold in the UK and Ireland are privately sold, saving the seller thousands.

So if you want to sell your property fast, and save yourself a small fortune, then selling privately with YouSellYourProperty.com is the answer.

Can I Sell privately and with an estate agent?

Yes, you can sell privately and with an estate agent, as we are a property advertising company, not an estate agent. We help you to advertise your property through our website and other leading property websites we work in partnership with.

If you decide to use an estate agent and YouSellYourProperty.com to sell your property you will be maximising your exposure.

Do I legally have to use an estate agent?

No, estate agents do not have any legal function in the selling or letting process of a property. All they do is advertise your property and finding potential buyers for you.

How does your company work?

Over 70% of potential buyers use the internet to search for a property. YouSellYourProperty.com advertise on the same websites as estate agents, allowing the 70% of potential buyers to view your property. By advertising with YouSellYourProperty.com you can sell fast and save thousands in the process.

We will also provide you with a board identical to those used by estate agents increasing your exposure by 30%.

Do you charge commission?

No, we do not charge our customers commission. We only charge a one off fee, which is dependent on which service you want us to provide for you.

How much do you charge?

We provide 5 different options. The options start from free and rise depending on which option you select.   View our pricing options

How do I value my property?

To value your property yourself, research your local area on the internet and in local papers to see what property of a similar type to yours is going for. Check the current market trends to get a good idea of what value you should sell for. Do not value your property too high as you may struggle to sell.

Valuing your property depends on how quickly you need to sell, and how patient you can be waiting for a buyer to pay your asking price?

Do you have a list of potential buyers?

Yes, we allow potential buyers to leave their details, with us. They inform us of the type properties they are looking for, and in the areas of their choice.

If your property meets the criteria of one of our listed buyers, we inform them a property has become available.

I do not have a digital camera?

Send your photos to us and we will load them for you. Once we have loaded them we will return your original photos to you.

If I am having problems loading my property, what should I do?

If you find it difficult to add your property to our website we would be more than willing to do it for you.

Print off an application form and send your photos and write up to us and we will load your property for you.

What are your terms and conditions?

To view our full terms and conditions, please see our terms and conditions page.

What method of payment do you accept?

You can pay by credit card online or by adding your credit card details to the paper application you can print off. Alternatively you can send a cheque to our main office address, as stated on the contact us page.

What is a HIP?

A Home Information Pack is a collection of information that needs to be assembled when you put a residential property on the market under new legislations. At this time any properties being sold that have three or more bedrooms will require a HIP. Smaller properties will be phased into the scheme at a later date. Homes can be marketed as soon as the HIP has been ordered. You do not have to wait until the pack is delivered in order to get your home on the market.

What is in a HIP?

A HIP will include ‘required’ and ‘authorised’ documents. ‘required’ are mandatory documents, while ‘authorised’ are documents included only if the seller thinks the information will be useful to the buyer.

The required documents are:

  • An Index (i.e. a list of documents included in the pack).
  • A Sale Statement (including: Name of seller and address of property being sold, whether the property is freehold or lease hold).
  • Evidence of title (basic land registry registers and title plan).
  • Searches (Drainage and water searches).
  • Energy Performance Certificate (this tells the buyers how energy efficient the property is on a scale between A-G).

The authorised documents that can also be included are:

  • A home condition report
  • Guarantees and warranties
  • Fixtures and fitting list (detailing what is included and excluded from the sale)
  • Other searches
Why do I need one?

The idea is to get all the documentation that you need in order to exchange on a property in place up front in order to speed up the process. However, the main element of the original HIP was to include a survey ( or Home Condition Report) which provided the buyer with information on the condition of the property before they made an offer. The government dropped this element of the HIP for the initial launch, although it is widely expected to be introduced at a later date.

How much do HIPs cost?

Costs will vary, depending on the size of your property and which provider you instruct to carry out the HIP. Shop around to get a competitive price, by searching online or in your local directory.

For more information go to the government’s own website on HIPs by going to www.homeinformationpack.gov.uk