Oldham sellers keep falling for the same cash buyer tricks.
We’ve watched it happen dozens of times. Homeowners excited by quick-sale promises, then devastated when buyers vanish.
After years of buying properties across Greater Manchester, we recognize the warning signs immediately. The smooth talkers who never complete. The lowball offers disguised as generous deals.
It breaks our hearts every time.
That’s exactly why we created Property Buyers Today’s cash service. To give Oldham homeowners what they actually deserve.
In this guide, we’ll share everything about Oldham’s cash buying landscape. You’ll learn which buyers to trust, how to spot red flags, and secure genuine offers for your property.
Stop letting unreliable buyers waste your time.
- Three Options to Get Cash for Your Oldham House
- The Property Buyers Today Process Explained
- Why Oldham House Owners Choose Cash Buyers
- Current Oldham Housing Market
- Why Oldham Families Need Cash House Sales
- Benefits of Using Property Buyers Today in Oldham
- How We Fix Oldham's Specific House Problems
- Case Studies & Testimonials
- Oldham Areas We Cover
- Cash House Buyers in Oldham – Common Concerns
Three Options to Get Cash for Your Oldham House
Cash Property Auctions
Your Oldham house gets listed with auction companies like Allsop or Edward Mellor, where bidders compete with cash to buy it.
Pros:
- Quick sale (typically completed within 28 days post-auction)
- Competing bidders could push the price up
- Once bidding ends, the sale is legally binding
- Attracts Greater Manchester property investors with available cash
Cons:
- You must take the highest bid, even if it’s lower than expected
- No guarantee your house will sell (if bidding doesn’t reach your reserve)
- You must pay auction fees (around 2-3% plus VAT – so on a £148k Oldham house, that’s £3,552-£5,328 in fees)
- Bidders typically expect large discounts because they know Greater Manchester property values
- You have no control over the final price
Property Buyers Today
We will purchase your Oldham house right now using our own money.
Pros:
- House sold within 7 days (way faster than normal selling)
- No house visits required and no estate agent costs (saves £1,300-£4,500 on a £148k Oldham house)
- Certain sale with no chains (no waiting for other people’s sales)
- We purchase houses in any state (Victorian terraces needing work or former council houses)
- No charges for you
Cons:
- You receive less than market value (on a £148k Oldham house, you’d normally get up to £126k- but with no fees at all)
Searching for Private Cash Buyers
You market your Oldham house to people who have cash ready, including property developers and local investors.
Pros:
- You might receive a higher price (important for getting good value in Oldham)
- You control who buys your house
- No delays for mortgage approvals
- More cash buyers operating in Greater Manchester
Cons:
- Buyers sometimes change their minds (especially investors from outside the area)
- Takes time to find genuine cash buyers in Oldham’s market
- You still need estate agents (who charge £1,300-£4,500 on a £148k Oldham house)
- No guarantee of a fast sale
- You still need to do house showings (can be tricky with older terraced houses)
Other selling approaches also exist. The main pros and cons are shown in the table below…
| Sale Method | Timeframe | Price Range | Fees | Hands-on Level | Additional Notes |
| Cash House Buyers | 7-28 days | 75-85% | None + legal fees covered | Minimal | Quickest most certain sale route |
| Traditional Auctions | 3-4 months | 75-90% | 2-3% + entry fee + legal fees | Medium | Exchange on auction day, in a physical auction house |
| Modern Method of Auction | 3-5 months | 75-90% | 2-3% + entry fee + legal fees | Medium | Online bidding, more flexible completion |
| Online Estate Agents | 4-7 months | 85-100% | Fixed fee i.e. £500-£1000 + legal fees | Very High | Self-manage viewings & marketing |
| Traditional Estate Agents | 6-9 months | 90-100% | 1-3% + VAT + legal fees | High | Regular viewings, negotiations |
| Assisted Sale (with or without cash advance) | ~12 months | 100% + | Mortgage payments deducted + renovation costs | Low | Can have partial upfront payment, buyer handles all refurb costs |
The Property Buyers Today Process Explained
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
Why Oldham House Owners Choose Cash Buyers
Selling houses in Oldham has unique challenges that don’t happen in other places. We solve these Oldham challenges quickly.
Cotton Mill Heritage Challenges
Many Oldham houses come from the cotton mill era with traditional building techniques. Banks often reject buyers at the last stage because they worry about old construction methods or unusual building features. This wastes months of your time.
Property buyers with cash buy using our own funds, so no bank complications. Your sale happens even if the house has mill-era features, needs fixing, or has traditional construction.
Town to City Commuting
Many Oldham residents travel to Manchester for work but want the benefits of town living. When job changes happen, people often need to sell quickly to relocate. Managing an Oldham house sale while dealing with work changes can be really difficult.
We handle everything for you, regardless of your work situation. No need to fit house viewings around your commute or job commitments.
Former Mill Town Transition
Oldham has changed from a cotton mill town to a modern community. Some areas are still improving while others are well-established. This creates different buyer interest in different parts of town.
When you sell to companies that buy houses for cash, you know your exact payment. No waiting for the right buyer or worrying about which part of Oldham your house is in.
We Know Every Oldham Area
We buy houses everywhere in Oldham and nearby areas. From town center terraces to newer developments in Shaw. Each area attracts different buyer types, which can make traditional selling slower.
We understand what makes each area special and what challenges might come up. This means faster sales with fewer delays.
Current Oldham Housing Market
The Oldham housing market presents different opportunities for sellers:
Good Growth: House prices rose 9.1% in the last year to £148,000 average – showing solid growth and market confidence
Very Affordable: Oldham’s average house price of £148,000 is £229,216 lower than the £377,216 average house price in England
Market Activity: There were 2,456 property sales in Oldham in the year ending March 2023, an increase of 178 compared to the previous year
Selling Duration: Oldham houses typically take 17 weeks (119 days) to sell through traditional estate agents
Investment Appeal: Strong rental market with excellent yields, making the area popular with buy-to-let investors
Why Oldham Families Need Cash House Sales
Oldham families need to sell their houses for cash for many reasons:
- Moving for better jobs (like to Manchester, London, or other cities) – cash buyers help families relocate fast
- Can’t keep up with mortgage payments due to rising costs affecting many Oldham households
- Waiting because someone else’s sale broke down (happens often in changing markets like Oldham)
- Inherited family property (often older terraced houses or mill workers’ homes)
- Parents divorcing and need to sell (to share the money)
- Tenants won’t move out or pay rent (growing issue across Greater Manchester)
- Older people selling to get money for retirement
- Moving to smaller houses because of illness (maybe from a family home to a bungalow)
- Houses that banks refuse to lend on (like ex-council houses with defects, mill houses with structural problems, or houses needing major repairs)
- Need money immediately for financial emergencies
- Houses damaged by bad weather (occasional problem in some Oldham areas near waterways)
- Garden plants damaging house foundations (like Japanese knotweed in older Oldham neighborhoods)
Benefits of Using Property Buyers Today in Oldham
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.
How We Fix Oldham’s Specific House Problems
Oldham’s housing market has special challenges that our service helps with:
- Old Mill Houses: Oldham has lots of houses from the cotton mill days. Banks don’t always understand these old buildings – we do, and we buy them.
- Hill Town Location: Oldham sits on hills, which can cause damp problems in older houses. We still buy houses with dampness issues.
- Commuter Town: Many people travel to Manchester for work. They’re often too busy for long selling processes – we make it quick and simple.
- Stone Construction: Many houses use traditional Pennine stone building methods. This can worry mortgage lenders – we understand these building techniques.
- Main Road Traffic: The A663 and other busy roads create noise for some houses. This puts buyers off – we don’t worry about road noise.
- Mixed Area Development: Some parts, like the town cente,r are still developing while areas like Saddleworth are already established. Buyers can be choosy – we buy in all areas.
- Mill Town Heritage: Some people still think of Oldham as just an old mill town. They don’t see the good transport links and community – we understand the real value.
- Football Loyalty: Oldham Athletic has passionate local support. Some buyers from other areas might not understand local culture – we appreciate community spirit.
Case Studies & Testimonials
Inheritance Sale in Chadderton
Background: Paul inherited his mother’s 2-bedroom stone terraced house in Chadderton. Living in Brighton made it hard to manage the property, especially since it needed significant updating and had damp issues from old mill area drainage.
Challenges:
- Empty house getting worse over time
- Growing council tax and utility bills
- Worries about security for an empty home
- Estate agent couldn’t find a buyer after 7 months
- Property needed new heating system and damp treatment
- Old mill area drainage causing ongoing problems
Our Solution:
- From first call to completion in just 9 days
- Bought the house as-is with all its damp and drainage issues
- Handled all the cleanout requirements
- Managed switching utilities remotely
- Took care of all legal arrangements
Paul’s Experience: “After months of worry about my mother’s old stone house in the mill area, Property Buyers Today was exactly what I needed. Their offer was fair considering all the damp problems and drainage issues, and completing in just over a week meant I could finally focus on my life down south. They really understood the challenges with these old Oldham properties.”
Mill Conversion Chain Break in Hollinwood
The Ahmed family faced disaster when selling their house. They had already committed to buying their dream home in the Peak District, but their Hollinwood mill conversion buyer suddenly withdrew.
Challenges:
- They needed to complete their new house purchase urgently
- They risked losing their £35,000 deposit
- Finding a new buyer could take 4-5 months according to their estate agent
- The mill conversion had complex shared ownership of communal areas
- The family faced enormous stress
Our Solution:
- Making an offer within 24 hours of their call for a rapid home selling solution
- Coordinating completion to match their new purchase date
- Working directly with both sets of solicitors
- Understanding the mill conversion legal complexities
- Providing flexible arrangements for their circumstances
The Ahmed family said: “When our buyer pulled out on our mill conversion, we thought we’d lose our Peak District dream. Property Buyers Today literally saved our move with their fast property sale service. Yes, we received less than the original offer, but when we calculated the costs of delays and potentially losing our new home, it made perfect sense. They understood the complexities of mill conversions that other buyers found confusing.”
Difficult Hillside Property in Shaw
Background: Linda owned a stone cottage in Shaw built on a steep hillside with ground movement issues that made it extremely difficult to sell through traditional channels.
Challenges:
- Three estate agents refused to market due to ground movement concerns
- Structural engineer reports showed ongoing hillside movement
- No mortgage lender would approve loans for the property
- The house had been empty for 11 months
- Linda needed to move to sheltered accommodation
Our Solution:
- Purchasing the property despite its hillside movement issues
- Understanding all the geological survey complications
- Completing the sale in just 11 days
- Managing all complex structural documentation
- No requirement for expensive ground stabilization work
Linda said: “I thought I’d never sell my cottage because of the hillside problems. Property Buyers Today’s speedy house sale service offered a fair price considering the ground movement issues and handled everything so professionally. They understood these old Pennine properties and the challenges of building on Oldham’s hills.”
Oldham Areas We Cover
Property Buyers Today operates throughout Oldham and the surrounding areas. Our local experience means we understand each area’s specific characteristics:
Central Oldham
Town center, Glodwick, Hollinwood, Derker
Known for: Victorian terraced houses, town center regeneration, good transport links
Our approach: Urban renewal understanding, period property experience
Oldham Suburbs
Shaw, Royton, Chadderton, Failsworth
Known for: Family areas, mixed property types, good schools, suburban living
Our approach: Family housing expertise, suburban market knowledge
Oldham Villages
Saddleworth, Lees, Greenfield, Dobcross
Known for: Village life, stone-built houses, higher values, countryside views
Our approach: Village property expertise, stone construction knowledge
Surrounding Areas
Rochdale, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bury, Middleton
Known for: Traditional Greater Manchester communities, mill heritage, good transport
Our approach: Regional market knowledge, mill town property understanding
For every Oldham area, we provide:
- Greater Manchester-specific local market knowledge
- Area-appropriate completion timelines
- Valuations reflecting local demand
- Understanding of planning and development influences
- Knowledge of area-specific challenges and opportunities
