Sell My House Fast London

Selling a property in London

Across inner London, much of the housing stock is Victorian and Edwardian terraces split into two or three flats, each on its own lease. Leases granted in the 1970s and 80s were often 99 years, and many of those have now fallen towards or below the 80-year mark, where extending gets noticeably more expensive and lenders start to hesitate.

Outer boroughs have more freehold houses, from interwar semis to post-war estates, alongside large ex-local-authority blocks where service charges and major-works bills can be significant. Since 2017, flats in taller blocks have also faced building-safety and EWS1 questions that can stall a sale for reasons entirely outside the owner’s control.

Situations we often see in London

Short leases on converted flats

Two-flat and three-flat conversions with leases in the 60s–80s are common, and often put mortgage buyers off. More on short lease & leasehold →

Chains that collapse

Long, high-value chains mean more links that can break before exchange. More on sale fell through →

Ex-local-authority blocks

Major-works (Section 20) bills and council freeholders can slow a sale. More on short lease & leasehold →

Inherited family homes

Long-held houses in outer boroughs, often needing full modernisation. More on probate & inherited property →

How a direct sale works in London

Tell us about the property. Two minutes online, or a quick call.
Honest valuation. Based on recent sales on your street, typically within 24–48 hours.
Written offer, or a better route. If an estate agent would serve you better, we’ll say so.
Exchange, then completion. Typically 14–28 days from offer accepted, using your own conveyancer.

More detail on how it works and our routes.

Selling in England

In England, a sale isn’t legally binding until exchange of contracts, so an open-market buyer can still pull out, gazump or gazunder right up to that point. Landlords should also note that, since 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act has changed how possession works. Selling with tenants in place avoids the process entirely. See landlord exit.

Areas of London we cover

Croydon
Lewisham
Greenwich
Newham
Tower Hamlets
Hackney
Islington
Haringey
Enfield
Barnet
Brent
Ealing
Hounslow
Wandsworth
Lambeth
Southwark
Bromley
Bexley
Havering
Redbridge
Waltham Forest
Harrow
Hillingdon
Sutton

Postcodes: All London postcode areas (E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W, WC) and outer boroughs. Don’t see your area? Enter your postcode — we cover the surrounding towns too.

Common questions from London sellers

Will you buy a London flat with a short lease?

Yes. It’s one of the most common situations we see in London. We factor the remaining term into our offer, so you don’t need to extend first, and we can proceed even when the freeholder is slow to respond.

My block has cladding or EWS1 issues — can I still sell?

Possibly. It depends on the building, the remediation position and the paperwork available. Tell us what you know and we’ll give you a straight answer, including a straight “no” if we can’t help.

Do you have an office in London?

No, and we won’t pretend to. We’re not a high-street estate agent. We work with sellers across England & Wales by phone and online, and visit the property in person when we need to. Depending on the property, we either buy directly or, with your permission first, introduce you to a vetted partner better placed to help.

How much will you offer for my London property?

For a direct cash purchase, offers are typically around 75–85% of realistic open-market value, based on recent comparable sales on your street, not a city-wide average. Every offer is in writing, with the evidence behind it, and there’s no obligation to accept.

Sell your house or flat in London — with certainty, not just speed.