5 Real Estate

Guide to Secure Sale

Why Secure Sale?

Usually, property sellers tend to market their property via conventional methods; however, selling property via private treaty frequently involves:

A lengthy process.
No firm commitment from a buyer.
A high risk of the sale falling through.
No firm date for completion of the sale.
Re-negotiation of price after the sale is agreed.

We created our Secure Sale Solution to eliminate these traditional pitfalls, which quickly exchanges your property for the maximum price in today’s market and 0% Sales Fee. Our Secure Sale Department has over 30 years of experience selling property across the UK, accumulating over 6.5 million page views per year via our Online Bidding Platform. Along with instant property feeds to all leading property portals, we guarantee your property receives maximum exposure to attract as many potential buyers as possible.

Our experienced team will oversee the transaction right through to completion. At the same time, you remain in control of any significant decisions, ensuring you feel supported at every step of your property journey. Secure Sale properties come in all shapes, styles, and values. It’s a common misconception that only run-down and distressed properties sell at secure sale; however, this is not the case. We’ve successfully sold properties all over the UK, ranging from detached family homes to stylish loft-style apartments via our tried and trusted Secure Sale Solution.

Did you know?

Less than 1% of our secure sales fall through. Compared to approximately 30% of private treaty sales in the UK.

Customer Testimonials

“Our secure sale process as a seller was quite straightforward. It can be a daunting ideabut it was made very easy by the secure sale team. The process was explained andpaperwork sent very quickly and the house was up for sale within days. 6 weekslater the property is sold at a price we are happy with and the whole process will becompleted in 28 days with no stress to us. Thanks to all for your advice andassistance.”

A. Martin

“I was worried about selling our house in this way at an online secure sale, but I canhonestly say it has been the best outcome for us. The team were great at managingthe sale of our house. It only took 30 days to get to a sale. Great communicationthroughout the whole process especially on the final day and they did their very bestto achieve the best possible outcome for us. Thank you for everything! Don’t hesitateto contact this company! Online secure sale definitely is a great secure way to sell.”

J. Cozzi

“We were delighted with the service provided and would highly recommend them.The whole team were extremely professional, always polite and couldn’t have beenmore helpful. We were kept fully informed and they made the whole process simpleand straightforward. Many thanks indeed, to each and every one of you.”

M. Stolborg

“I have sold a few properties in the past the conventional way, but by far this was theeasiest way to sell using this method. The people I dealt with were very professional.The company keeps you updated when the viewings are, and gives you thefeedback afterwards, then advises on the way forward. The time frame is quick sothere’s not much waiting around to sell. Absolutely brilliant. Thanks so much.”

Chris

How Does a Property Secure Sale Work?

We will enter your property into a unique secure sale cycle with a fixed end date. Together, we agree on an attractive Starting Bid to market your property and an undisclosed Reserve Price. Once agreed, marketing of your property begins immediately via our Online Bidding Platform and all leading property portals.

Starting BidThis price is set lower than your reserve price to generate as much interest as possible.

Reserve PriceA minimum price you are seeking to achieve. Your property is not sold for anything less than this amount - unless under your express permission. Only you and the Secure Sale Department are aware of what the Reserve Price is.

Secure Sale DateYour property will sell for the highest bid at secure sale end, but only if the offer meets or exceeds your preagreed Reserve Price.

Our Online Bidding Platform in Numbers…

Total Property Value Exchanged Over £6 Billion
Total Properties Exchanged Over 50,000 Properties
Total Page Views Per Year Over 6.5 Million

* Quoted figures logged via our Online Bidding Platform since launch & page views inclusive of associated property portals.

ViewingsWe encourage interested parties to view the Video Tour of your property in the first instance, where possible, to maximise the number of potential viewers to your property. We’ll only arrange a physical viewing for proceedable buyers, to eliminate time-wasting.

Legal PackOur legal team partners will produce a legal pack at no upfront cost allowing buyers to carry out their due care and diligence before placing an offer. The legal pack allows all parties to facilitate an exchange of contracts as soon as there is an acceptable offer.

Commercial PropertyThere are more variables to consider when selling a commercial property, whether a business is currently operating from the premises, or not. Our expert team are there to guide you through the process, from preparation to completion. As members of RICS (Royal Institute for Chartered Surveyors), we have a qualified team dedicated to overseeing the sale of your commercial property is as hassle-free as possible.

The Secure Sale Process…

Speak to us about our 0% Sales Fee option.

Agree on the minimum sale price you are seeking to achieve.

Legal packs are available at no cost to you.

We will promote your property on all leading Property Portals and our Bidding Platform.

Watch the bids come in, and only you decide if you want to close the process early.

The buyer is obligated to pay non-refundable fees to secure your property.

Contracts exchangeand together we set a completiondate suited to your requirements.

What Are the Benefits?

We will sell your property with 0% Sales Fee, meaning you keep all of your sales proceeds. There are no upfront costs to list your property, and we have partnered with solicitors who can provide you with a legal pack on a No Sale, No Fee basis. Therefore, you will only have solicitor costs to cover when your property sells.

0% Sales FeeYou can sell your property with absolutely no estate agency fees to pay!

Control Over the PriceYour property does not sell for less than you allow.

Complete Transparency of SaleAll bids on your property are visible via our Online Bidding Platform enabling interested parties to place offers anywhere, anytime. Enabling us to drive up the sale price as buyers bid against one another.

A Committed BuyerYour buyer is obligated to pay non-refundable fees once you accept their offer. They are then financially committed to purchasing your property at the agreed price, ensuring you a secure sale. The fees we collect from the buyer allow us to give you the full secure sale advertising and marketing without any cost to you.

A Timeline Which Suits YouYour property sells quickly. The buyer must complete within timescales of 28 or 56 days, or a lengthier completion if more agreeable.

Myths & Truths of Secure Sale

Myth:Secure Sale is only for experienced, cash-rich investors.

Truth:Everyone can buy at Secure Sale, including mortgage and first-time buyers.

Myth:Secure Sale is only for low end, rundown properties and desperate sellers.

Truth:Any type of property is suitable for Secure Sale. We’ve successfully sold properties all over the UK, including detached family homes and stylish loft-style apartments.

Myth:There are large commission fees to pay.

Truth:We will sell your property with 0% sales fee. As we collect fees from the buyer, we can give you the full secure sale advertising and marketing without any cost to you.

Myth:I have to accept the highest bid on my property, which may not be the price I was hoping to achieve.

Truth:The Reserve Price you set ensures the property never sells for less than you expect. We advertise your property with an attractive starting bid, leading to more viewings and interest; this equates to more offers and ensures you achieve the best possible price in the current market.

Myth:Too fast.

Truth:You can decide whether you would like the sale to complete within 28 or 56 days, but this can be tailored to your requirements if needed.