How we buy your house

Step 1: Fill in the short form

The process starts with a short online form at southyorkshirepropertybuyers.com/get-offer. We ask for your property address, a rough idea of its condition, and your contact details. You do not need a valuation or any paperwork at this stage.

Most people complete the form in under two minutes. It is not a commitment. It is simply the first step in a conversation.

Step 2: We call you

One of our team will call you, usually within a few hours of receiving your enquiry. We will never leave you waiting longer than the following morning.

The call is straightforward. We want to understand your situation: the property, what you are hoping to achieve, and what your timeline looks like. There are no scripts, no pressure, and no requirement to decide anything on the call.

If you prefer to start by emailing, that works too. We can begin the process entirely by email if that suits you better.

Step 3: We arrange to see the property

After our initial conversation, we arrange to view the property. This can be done in person, via video call, or through photographs and any existing floor plans you have. We work around your schedule and your tenant's schedule if the property is tenanted.

We do not need the property to be in perfect condition for a viewing. We buy properties as they stand. We are not looking for reasons not to proceed.

Step 4: We make you a formal written offer

Based on what we have seen and our assessment of the local market, we put a formal offer in writing. This is typically within 24 to 48 hours of viewing.

The offer will be in the range of 80 to 85 percent of our assessed open market value. We explain exactly how we have arrived at that figure. There are no mystery calculations.

You are under no obligation to accept. If you want time to consider, compare other options, or get an estate agent's valuation for comparison, that is entirely your choice. We do not chase or pressure.

Step 5: You instruct our panel solicitors

If you decide to proceed, we instruct our panel solicitors on your behalf. You do not need to find or pay for your own solicitor. This cost is covered by us.

Our solicitors are experienced in fast property transactions. They will handle all the conveyancing: title checks, searches, enquiries, contract drafting, and registration. You will have a named solicitor to contact throughout the process.

If you prefer to use your own solicitor, you can, though this may affect the timeline.

Please note: taxes including Capital Gains Tax remain the seller's responsibility. We recommend seeking independent tax advice if applicable.

Step 6: You choose your completion date

Once the legal work is under way, you set the date you want to complete. As little as seven days from offer acceptance is achievable in straightforward cases. If you need more time, a few weeks or a couple of months, we work around your timeline.

The completion date is fixed in the contract. Unlike open-market sales, it is not subject to a chain or another buyer changing their plans.

Step 7: Funds in your account

On completion day, your solicitor receives the sale proceeds from us. After redeeming any outstanding mortgage, the remaining balance is transferred to your nominated bank account. The property legally transfers to us.

That is the process completed. No further involvement from estate agents, solicitors, or any other parties.

What makes this different from an estate agent sale?

The two routes suit different situations. Here is a direct comparison of the key factors.

Factor	South Yorkshire Property Buyers	Estate agent sale
Timeline	7 to 28 days	3 to 6 months
Fall-through risk	None (no chain)	Around 1 in 3 sales fall through
Fees to seller	None	1 to 3% estate agent fee plus solicitor costs
Price	80 to 85% of market value	Full market value, less fees and delays
Certainty	Fixed completion date agreed in advance	Subject to buyer chain and mortgage approval

Neither route is universally better. For sellers where certainty and speed matter, such as financial pressure, a fallen-through sale, a probate property, or a tenanted property, the cash buyer route often produces a better overall outcome even if the headline price is lower.

Common questions

How quickly can you complete?

In straightforward cases, we can complete within seven days of offer acceptance. Most sales complete within two to four weeks. If you need longer, we work to your timeline.

Do I need my own solicitor?

No. We instruct our panel solicitors on your behalf and cover the cost. If you prefer to use your own solicitor, that is also possible. Let us know at the start of the process.

Does the offer change between acceptance and completion?

No. Once we have made a formal written offer and you have accepted it, the figure is fixed. We do not reduce offers at a late stage.

What types of property do you buy?

We buy houses, flats, bungalows, and most residential property types across South Yorkshire. Condition is not a barrier. We buy properties that need significant work, properties with sitting tenants, probate properties, and properties with structural issues including subsidence.

Are you genuine cash buyers?

Yes. We do not rely on mortgage finance to buy your property. We use our own funds, which means there is no lender approval process, no survey for mortgage purposes, and no risk of a mortgage offer being withdrawn.