Relocating
Moving on, with a date to work to.
A new job, family commitments or a move abroad often come with a fixed start date. If the timing of an open-market sale doesn't fit, we can look at buying the property and agreeing a completion date that works for you.
What you might be dealing with
Relocating brings its own set of pressures.
A fixed start date
Your new role or move is booked, and the house sale needs to fit around it.
Two places at once
You're moving before the house has sold, and don't want to manage it from a distance.
Double costs
Paying for your old home and your new one at the same time.
How we can help
Timing agreed up front
Tell us the date you're working to. We'll say honestly whether it's realistic and agree a completion date with you.
Access after you’ve gone
If you’ve already moved, we can arrange access through a key holder or your solicitor.
Paperwork handled remotely
Most of the legal process — identity checks, signing documents — can be done from wherever you are.
No chain
We're buying directly, so there's no onward chain on our side to delay things.
What you don't need to do
- Keep the house viewing-ready after you’ve moved
- Travel back for viewings
- Sort out every repair before you go
- Clear every last item if you’re short of time
Step by step
How it works when you’re relocating
1. Tell us your timeline
The address and the date you’re working to.2. Research and inspection
We look at local sales and visit before or after you move.3. Written offer
You’ll receive our offer in writing, with how we reached it.4. Completion on an agreed date
Solicitors handle the sale and we complete on the date we’ve agreed with you.
Things to consider
Check your relocation package
Some employers help with selling costs or work with relocation firms. It’s worth checking before you decide.
A direct sale means a lower price
If you have time before you move, an agent sale is likely to achieve more. The trade-off is certainty over the date.
Tax if it stops being your home
If you keep the property after moving out, capital gains tax may apply when you eventually sell. An accountant can advise.
Other routes you could take
Selling to us is one option. Depending on your circumstances, one of these may suit you better.
Sell through an estate agent
Usually the best price. Start early if you can — the timing of completion is less predictable.
Let the property
Keeps the asset and brings in rent, but needs a lender’s consent if mortgaged and ongoing management.
Bridging finance
Lets you buy before you sell, but it’s expensive and carries risk if the sale takes longer.
Questions
Common questions
Can we complete on a specific date?
Tell us the date at the start. Completion depends on the legal process on both sides, so we can't promise a date before solicitors are instructed — but we'll tell you honestly if it looks realistic and work towards it.
Can I sell if I’ve already moved abroad?
Yes. Your solicitor can carry out identity checks and send documents to sign remotely. If needed, you can appoint someone to act for you under a power of attorney.
Can I leave furniture behind?
Often, yes. Tell us what you'd like to leave and we'll agree it in writing.
Sale fallen through
You want a buyer who can proceed.
Vacant property
Empty, costing money and harder to keep an eye on.
Divorce or separation
A clear, practical route when a jointly owned home needs selling.
Got a date to work to?
Tell us about the property and your timeline. We'll explain what we could offer and whether the timing looks realistic.