Is your Burnley property taking forever to sell?
After helping hundreds of homeowners since 2015, we’ve seen it all. We know the local market inside out. Our team understands what Burnley sellers need for a quick house sale.
The average Burnley home sits unsold for 172 days. That’s almost six months of stress!
Property Buyers Today was started to change this frustrating system.
In this guide, we’ll reveal how to sell your house fast in Burnley in just 7 days. You’ll discover the three proven methods that actually work. Plus, we’ll share the costly mistakes most sellers make.
No estate agent fees. No endless viewings. Just straight facts from years in the trenches.
- Three Ways to Sell Your House Fast in Burnley
- Property Buyers Today's House Buying System
- What's Happening with Houses in Burnley
- How Long Does the Old Way of Selling Take
- Fast House Sale Reasons in Burnley
- Property Buyers Today Benefits in Burnley
- Burnley Property Challenge Solutions
- Burnley Testimonials
- Burnley Areas We Cover
- Sell Your House Fast in Burnley – Questions Answered
Three Ways to Sell Your House Fast in Burnley
Estate Agents
The traditional route requires patience and investment:
- Average sale time: 6-9 months
- 1 in 3 transactions falls through
- Success depends on local market conditions & buyers can pull out
- You’ll face several costs:
- Commission fees (up to 3%)
- Conveyancing fees (up to £3,000)
- Potential home staging expenses
- Certificate renewal if needed (i.e. EPC certificate)
Property Buyers Today
When speed is your priority:
- Completion in as little as 7 days
- No chain complications
- Clear benefits:
- No estate agent fees
- Legal fees covered
- No viewings or negotiations
- Guaranteed completion date
- Trade-off: Expect up to 85% of market value (note- this can be similar to other options after fees and mortgage payments)
Good cash property buying firms (like Property Buyers Today) have funds available and make it hands off for you.
Property Auction
Going under the hammer offers fast, certain sales:
- Timeline: 3-4 months
- Exchange happens immediately when hammer falls
- Key considerations:
- Risk of selling for lower than you may think
- Allow 4-8 weeks until auction day
- Allow 28 days to complete purchase
- Entry fees apply (up to £1,000)
- Auction house commission (up to 6%)
- More specialised knowledge required
We can break down these 3 approaches into 6 separate options. The chart below explains the benefits and drawbacks of each choice…
| 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 |
Property Buyers Today’s House Buying System
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
What’s Happening with Houses in Burnley
Here’s what’s going on:
- Homes are getting more expensive: Houses in Burnley are selling for larger amounts of money than they used to. This is great news if you want to sell your house.
- Some neighborhoods cost way more: Properties in really nice places like Fence and Worsthorne are super pricey. But homes in areas like Daneshouse aren’t as expensive.
- Young parents want to move here: Lots of young mums and dads are trying to buy houses in Burnley because they can afford them, and it’s easy to get around town.
- Selling your house takes ages: Most families wait around 5-6 months to sell their home. That’s way too much time!
- Some people collect houses: There are grown-ups who buy lots of houses so other families can live in them and pay rent money each month.
- Old factory buildings are really cool: Everyone loves buying the old mill buildings that have been turned into amazing modern places to live.
How Long Does the Old Way of Selling Take
The regular way to sell in Burnley is really, really slow:
Total Waiting Time: 172 days from when you put your house for sale until you get your money
Extra Waiting Problems:
- Getting approved for house loans: 44 days normally
- Filling out boring legal papers: 8-12 weeks
- When other sales mess up: If someone else’s house sale goes wrong, it can add months and months to selling yours
Since the housing market is still doing well, even with new government tax rules, many Burnley families are trying to find much faster ways to sell their homes.
Fast House Sale Reasons in Burnley
People in Burnley want to quickly sell their homes for many reasons:
- Health problems that mean they need houses without stairs or steps
- Moving for new jobs in Manchester or Preston, and must sell their house fast
- Own houses with big problems that banks will not lend money for, making them un-mortgageable property
- Getting divorced and need to quickly sell the house after the marriage ends
- Got a house from family who died in places like Padiham or Hapton, which means selling probate property
- Might lose their home because they cannot pay for it after losing jobs at local businesses, and need to stop repossession
- Old people in Fence or Worsthorne want to move to smaller homes for retirement
- Have trouble with renters who break things or will not pay rent, making selling a tenanted property hard
- Stuck when other people pulled out of buying, leaving them with a broken property chain
- Need money right away because of big bills or business problems
- Have homes damaged by floods or subsidence in some Burnley streets
Property Buyers Today Benefits in Burnley
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.
Burnley Property Challenge Solutions
Some houses in Burnley are hard to sell. Here is how we help:
- Textile Mill Conversions: Old weaving mills turned into flats can be hard for banks to understand. We pay with our own cash, so no bank worries.
- Steep Hill Properties: Houses on very steep streets in areas like Rose Hill worry some buyers. We buy homes on any type of land.
- Terraced Houses: These old row houses from mill days often need new bathrooms or heating. We buy them as they are without you fixing anything.
- Former Mining Areas: Some parts of Burnley had coal mines, which can cause small ground problems. We know about these areas and still buy houses there.
- M65 Motorway Noise: Houses near the big road can be loud from cars and trucks. Other buyers do not like noise, but we still buy these homes.
- Student Areas: Houses near Burnley College where students live can be busy. We buy these properties and pay fair money for them.
- Flood Risk Streets: Some roads in Burnley can get flooded when rivers rise too high. We still buy houses in these spots for good prices.
Burnley Testimonials
Tenant Problems in Padiham
Mark owned a house he rented out in Padiham, but his tenants stopped paying rent and damaged the property. He needed to sell it quickly to avoid losing more money.
Problems:
- Tenants hadn’t paid rent for 4 months
- They broke windows and damaged the kitchen
- It would take months to evict them legally
- Mark was still paying the mortgage with no rent coming in
- The house needed thousands of pounds of repairs
How We Helped:
- We bought the house with the tenants still living there
- Mark didn’t have to fix any of the damage
- We sorted out the tenant situation after we bought it
- The sale was completed in 15 days
- Mark got his money without any legal hassles
What Mark said: “Having problem tenants was a nightmare. I was losing money every month and couldn’t see a way out. Property Buyers Today took all the stress away from me. They bought my house as it was and dealt with everything. I wish I’d called them months earlier.”
Probate Delay in Burnley Wood
The Thompson family inherited their grandfather’s house in Burnley Wood, but the probate process was taking forever. They needed money to pay inheritance tax, but couldn’t sell the house normally.
Problems:
- Probate had been going on for 8 months already
- The tax bill was due in 6 weeks
- The house was empty and costing money to maintain
- Family members lived in different cities
- Solicitors said probate could take another 6 months
How We Helped:
- We understood the probate situation and could wait
- We agreed to complete the sale once probate was granted
- We gave them a written commitment that they could show the tax office
- No viewings were needed during the waiting time
- We worked directly with their probate solicitor
What Mrs Thompson said: “Probate was so complicated and stressful. We were worried about the tax deadline and didn’t know what to do. Property Buyers Today gave us certainty when everything else was uncertain. They understood our situation and made a difficult time much easier for our family.”
Negative Equity in Rosegrove
Paul bought his flat in Rosegrove when prices were high, but now it was worth less than he owed on his mortgage. He needed to move for work but was stuck.
Problems:
- He owed £85,000, but the flat was only worth £70,000
- His new job in Manchester meant he had to move quickly
- He couldn’t afford to pay the shortfall to his bank
- Renting it out wouldn’t cover the mortgage payments
- He was paying rent in Manchester and a mortgage in Burnley
How We Helped:
- We negotiated with his mortgage company for him
- We helped arrange a payment plan for the shortfall
- The bank agreed to our offer and the repayment terms
- Paul could start his new job without money worries
- We completed everything in 3 weeks
What Paul said: “Being in negative equity felt like being trapped. I thought I’d never be able to move or get on with my life. Property Buyers Today found a solution when I couldn’t see one. They worked with my bank and sorted everything out. I’m now settled in Manchester and my career is back on track.”
Burnley Areas We Cover
Property Buyers Today operates across all of Burnley and the surrounding areas. Our extensive experience in the region means we understand the specific characteristics of each location:
Central Burnley
Town Centre, Burnley Wood, Rose Grove, Daneshouse
Known for: Stone terraced houses, mill conversions, regeneration areas, transport links
Our approach: Urban regeneration expertise, stone terrace valuation knowledge
North Burnley
Fence, Worsthorne, Higham, Brierfield
Known for: Premium residential areas, period properties, rural feel, higher values
Our approach: Premium market expertise, rural property understanding
South Burnley
Habergham Eaves, Padiham, Simonstone, Read
Known for: Mix of housing types, mill heritage, family areas, good transport links
Our approach: Heritage property expertise, family home insights
East Burnley
Cliviger, Mereclough, Cornholme, Todmorden border
Known for: Valley properties, rural settings, stone cottages, scenic locations
Our approach: Rural expertise, valley property understanding
West Burnley
Barrowford, Nelson, Colne, Pendle area
Known for: Mill towns, terraced properties, Pendle Hill views, heritage areas
Our approach: Mill town expertise, heritage property knowledge
Surrounding Areas
Clitheroe, Accrington, Blackburn, Preston, Skipton
Known for: Market towns, commuter areas, varied property types, cross-country links
Our approach: Cross-region expertise, commuter market understanding
For every Burnley area, we provide:
- Area-specific market knowledge
- Local completion timelines
- Location-appropriate valuations
- Understanding of mining legacy impacts
- Knowledge of mill conversion complications