Is your Wigan house completely ignored by buyers?
Thousands of Wigan families are dealing with this nightmare right now.
We purchase houses all over Greater Manchester and Lancashire constantly. Wigan is a town where we help people solve their problems every week.
What makes Wigan tough?
Wigan has fantastic areas, but selling houses here can drive you crazy. Many house buying companies don’t really understand Wigan people or their needs.
From terraced streets in Hindley to modern estates in Standish, we work everywhere across Wigan. We’ve discovered which neighborhoods move fast and which ones sit around forever.
This guide reveals the smartest way to sell your Wigan property. You’ll learn why Wigan families trust us to get the job done properly.
Dependable and straightforward. That’s our promise to every Wigan homeowner.
Really Struggling with Your Wigan House Sale?
A detached house in Standish is completely different from a flat in Leigh. Your job might be relocating you to work in Scotland. A relative could have passed away, and you inherited their home. Or bills keep getting bigger, and you can’t manage your mortgage payments anymore.
We help Wigan homeowners get their house troubles fixed really quickly and easily.
How Our Wigan House Help Works
Wigan house buying companies often trick people and make their lives really difficult and stressful.
We absolutely despise those horrible companies that make amazing promises, then completely disappear when you need them most. Awful house buyers create enormous problems for Wigan families, just like they do in every Greater Manchester town.
This is how we genuinely help you:
- We purchase every kind of Wigan house – from Orrell village properties to Ince terraces to tricky town center apartments
- Cash ready to pay you immediately – no waiting months and months for bank approvals or other house sales to collapse
- We never reduce our offer at the end – we won’t pay you less money when you’ve already arranged the removal van to move to Cardiff
- We always meet our deadlines – complete the purchase in one week if Wigan Athletic is relocating your job urgently
- We inspect your property just once – then we give you peace and don’t phone you being annoying every single day
How our approach is genuinely different:
- We research Wigan house values thoroughly – a house in Standish costs masses more money than one in Ince
- Our quoted price never ever changes – competitor companies say one figure, then give you way less at completion
- Helpful people take your calls – real knowledgeable folks, not some distant call center that doesn’t understand Wigan
- We don’t rush you into deciding – take months if you need to, we’re not going anywhere at all
- We honor every promise we make – our reputation with Wigan people matters much more than rushing individual sales
Wigan Property Market: Essential Details
Average price for a Wigan house: £134,700
- New retail developments are bringing more investment and jobs to the area
- Excellent motorway connections to Manchester and Liverpool, keeping prices affordable
- Standard time estate agents take to find house buyers: 87 days
- Most popular residential areas: Standish, Orrell, and Ashton-in-Makerfield
Wigan houses offer much better value than Warrington and St Helens in the region.
Our Wigan House Buying Method
1. Fill in a form
Fill in your details on any form on this page to get started.
2. Receive cash offer
Within 24 hours, you will receive a cash offer on your property.
3. Agree sale
Once the sale is agreed, we’ll take care of the rest, including all fees.
- Call our team or complete our online form
- We’ll gather key information about your London property
- Our specialists analyse recent sales data in your specific London borough
- We calculate a preliminary valuation based on location, property type, and condition
This entire process is designed to be efficient and non-intrusive, typically completed within 24 hours.
- We present you with a clear, no-obligation cash offer
- We walk you through how we calculated the offer amount
- Take time to consider our offer with no sales tactics
- Receive the full offer details in writing
- Discuss special requirements or circumstances
- We appoint experienced property solicitors
- Property Buyers Today covers your legal costs
- We handle all required paperwork
- Our team manages searches and title checks
- Regular reports on the legal process
- Swift handling of any legal questions
- All documentation prepared for your chosen completion date
- Choose when you want to complete (as quick as 7 days)
- We handle all final legal verifications
- The full agreed amount is transferred to your account on completion day
- Receive payment confirmation within hours
- Simple and straightforward property transfer
- Stay in the property for agreed periods if needed
Wigan Areas We Cover
We purchase houses throughout Wigan and all surrounding towns and villages.
Wigan districts we help:
- Town Center: Near the Galleries shopping center, around the train station, by the hospital
- North Wigan: Standish, Orrell, Billinge
- South Wigan: Ashton-in-Makerfield, Golborne, Lowton
- East Wigan: Ince, Hindley, Westleigh
We also work in nearby areas like Leigh, Atherton, and Tyldesley.
Wigan House Types We Purchase
Ince Mining Terraces
These are small houses built in long rows for people who used to work in Wigan’s coal mines. You find loads of them in Ince and similar mining areas.
Most have really small front doors that open straight onto the pavement with no front garden at all. The rooms inside are quite tiny by today’s standards.
Some still have old coal sheds in the backyards that haven’t been knocked down yet. We buy mining houses even if they’re really small or still have old mining features that need removing.
Standish Village Properties
These are nicer houses in one of Wigan’s most sought-after areas. They range from old stone cottages to modern executive homes with big gardens.
The village has good schools and feels quite posh compared to other parts of Wigan. Many houses have lovely countryside views and large private gardens.
We buy Standish houses when people are downsizing after their kids leave home. Or when families need to move quickly for work and can’t wait for normal sales.
Leigh Town Houses
These are family homes in Leigh that were built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s. Most have three bedrooms and decent-sized gardens front and back.
Many people have extended them over the years by adding conservatories or bigger kitchens. Some have garages or driveways for parking cars.
We buy Leigh houses when families outgrow them and need something larger. Or when people are separating and need to split their property assets quickly.
Town Center Retail Flats
These are apartments above shops on Wigan’s main shopping streets. They used to be storage rooms or offices, but were converted into small homes.
Some overlook the busy Galleries shopping center, which can be really noisy with shoppers and traffic. Others have views of car parks or loading areas.
Living above shops means dealing with delivery trucks early in the morning and late-night cleaning. We buy retail flats even when they’re really noisy or have problems with commercial activities below.
Orrell Rural Houses
These houses are in the quieter countryside areas around Wigan. Many are old farmhouses or cottages that have been modernized for families.
Some are quite isolated and far from shops, schools, and public transport. Others have amazing views across fields and farmland.
We buy rural houses even when they’re miles from anywhere, or banks worry about them being too remote for most buyers.
Ex-Mining Community Houses
These properties are in areas that used to depend on coal mining for jobs. Most got built by mining companies for their workers and families.
The areas can look quite run-down since the mines closed, and many people lost their jobs. Some houses need lots of work to bring them up to modern standards.
We buy ex-mining houses regardless of the area’s reputation or how much renovation work they need doing.
Properties Near the DW Stadium
These houses are close to where Wigan Athletic football club and Wigan Warriors rugby team play their matches.
Match days and rugby games can get really busy with thousands of supporters parking nearby and walking to the stadium. Some houses get rented to students.
We buy houses near the stadium, even with all the sports crowds and parking chaos that happens on match days.
Houses Affected by Retail Development
Some Wigan properties are near where new shopping centers or retail parks are being built. The council is investing in town center regeneration projects.
These developments could increase house values but might also create years of construction noise and disruption. Nobody knows exactly what the impact will be.
Other buyers worry about uncertainty and building work affecting their daily lives. We buy houses in development areas even when future changes are unpredictable.
Converted Industrial Properties
Some old Wigan factories and warehouses were turned into residential lofts and apartments. They often have unusual layouts with exposed brick and high ceilings.
Banks sometimes refuse mortgages because they’re not standard residential properties. The buildings might have industrial heritage features that need special maintenance.
We buy industrial conversions even when traditional mortgage lenders won’t provide financing or the properties have unusual characteristics.
Why Wigan Residents Trust Our Service
Speed
Most house sales take months, but we can buy your property in as little as 7 days.
This quick process is perfect if you need to move soon or want to avoid being stuck in a long chain of buyers and sellers. We have the cash on hand so don’t need to wait for mortgages or a chain to collapse.
Guaranteed Sale
Did you know 1 in 3 sales fall through on the open market?
We know how frustrating it is to get 6 months into a process and have a buyer pull out.
When we give you the final price for your house, that’s the amount you’ll get. Guaranteed!
No Costs
You won’t face any costs with us.
We handle all the expenses involved in buying your property, including legal fees and surveys. You get cash in your bank when the sale is complete, and there are no surprise estate agent commissions to worry about.
No Stress Or Hassle
Our team supports you through the whole selling process.
We keep you updated about what’s happening and answer any questions quickly. You’ll always understand what’s going on with your sale and what happens next.
Free Property Valuation
Our property experts will value your house at no cost to you.
They look carefully at your property and check local market prices to give you an accurate figure. This professional service comes with no obligations.
No Viewings Required
Forget about cleaning and tidying for viewings.
We don’t need multiple visits or open houses to make our offer. This means no strangers walking through your home, and no disruption to your daily life.
All Properties Welcome
Whether your house needs work or is in perfect condition, we’ll buy it.
We have experience with all types of properties and conditions. This means you can sell your house to us no matter what state it’s in.
Professional Legal Service
Our expert team manages all the legal requirements for you.
We work with experienced property lawyers who make sure everything runs smoothly, and put your property at the top of their list. This gives you peace of mind that your sale is being handled properly from start to finish.
Selling Your House in Wigan – Questions Answered
Yes, we buy houses that need fixing. Broken heating, damp walls, or old kitchens – we don’t mind at all. You don’t need to fix anything before we buy it.
We give you 75-85% of what your house is worth. So if your Standish house costs £150,000, you get around £112,500-£127,500. Less than full price but much easier.
Yes, everywhere – Standish, Orrell, Ashton, Hindley, all over Wigan. We know each area like the old mining history or the train links to Manchester.
We can buy your house in 5 days if you need to move really quickly. Most Wigan families choose 2-3 weeks so they have time to pack up.
No, you don’t pay anything. If we offer you £120,000, that’s exactly what you get. We pay all the legal bills ourselves.
We buy houses with mining issues all the time. Old coal mining can cause cracks or sinking. We know about these problems and still buy the house.
Yes, you pick when to move. Some people wait until the summer holidays or after Christmas. We can wait until you’re ready.
We buy houses from £90,000 old terraces to £300,000 nice detached houses. Doesn’t matter if it’s small, big, broken, or perfect.
We can buy houses where brothers and sisters all own parts. Everyone in the family has to agree, but we help explain why selling quickly helps everyone.
Keep what you want and leave everything else. We take away old furniture, clothes, books, garden tools – everything. You don’t pay extra for this.
We buy houses near old coal mines regularly. Even if there are ground problems or mining history complications. We understand these Wigan area issues very well.
Yes, we’re checked by the NAPB and The Property Ombudsman. These groups make sure we treat people fairly and do everything properly.
Yes, we love old Victorian houses. Original features, period house problems, or old building maintenance needs – we buy them all the time.
No, if you tell us the truth about the condition of your house. We already know about typical Wigan problems like mining issues or old house troubles.
Just proof that you own the house. We sort out all the legal searches and paperwork. Our solicitors know about mining reports and old house ownership problems.