Need to sell your Oldham property quickly?
We understand the pressure you’re facing.
Over the years, we’ve worked with countless homeowners in Greater Manchester. Each had their own urgent reason – divorce settlements, mortgage arrears, or unexpected relocations.
These situations taught us something important. Speed doesn’t have to mean sacrificing value.
Our team at Property Buyers Today has developed three distinct routes for rapid sales. Each method suits different circumstances and timelines.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through your fastest options in Oldham.
You’ll learn realistic completion times, potential pitfalls to avoid, and crucially – how to maximise your sale price.
- 3 Speedy House Selling Options Available in Oldham
- Property Buyers Today's Process
- What's Happening with Houses in Oldham
- Average Time to Sell Through Traditional Methods
- Rapid House Sale Reasons in Oldham
- Benefits of Working With Property Buyers Today
- Oldham Property Challenge Help
- Property Success Stories
- Oldham Areas We Cover
- Sell Your House Fast in Oldham – Questions Answered
3 Speedy House Selling Options Available in Oldham
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 separate these 3 choices into 6 different routes. You can see what’s great and what’s not great about each option 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 |
Property Buyers Today’s Process
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 Oldham
Here’s what’s going on:
- Houses cost more now: Houses in Oldham cost more money than last year. This is good news if you want to sell your house.
- Some places cost more: Houses in nice areas like Saddleworth and Uppermill cost lots of money. Houses in other areas like Glodwick don’t cost as much.
- Young families want houses: Lots of young people want to buy houses in Oldham because they can afford them, and there are good transport links to Manchester.
- Selling takes forever: Most people wait 5-6 months to sell their house. That’s way too long!
- Some people buy houses to rent: Some people buy houses and let other families live in them for monthly rent money.
- Mill buildings are popular: People love buying old textile mills that have been turned into cool modern homes and apartments.
Average Time to Sell Through Traditional Methods
The normal way to sell in Oldham takes a really long time:
Overall Average: 162 days from putting your house up for sale to getting the money
Extra Time Problems:
- Getting a mortgage approved: 44 days on average
- Legal paperwork: 8-12 weeks
- Chain delays: When other people’s house sales fall through, it can add months to your sale
Many Oldham families want to sell their houses fast because houses are still easy to sell, even though the government changed some money rules.
Rapid House Sale Reasons in Oldham
Oldham residents want to sell their homes quickly for many reasons:
- Need immediate cash because of business problems or unexpected bills
- Moving for new jobs in Manchester or Leeds, and must sell their house fast
- Got a house from family members who died in areas like Saddleworth or Shaw, which means selling probate property
- Going through a divorce and need to sell the house quickly during the separation
- Have problems with tenants who break things or will not pay rent, making selling a tenanted property hard
- Might lose their home because they cannot pay the mortgage after losing jobs at local factories, and need to stop the repossession
- Stuck when other buyers pulled out of deals, creating a broken property chain
- Older people wanting to move to smaller homes or care places
- Own houses with serious problems that banks will not lend money for, making them un-mortgageable property
- Health problems that require houses without stairs or steps
- Have homes damaged by floods or ground movement in some Oldham streets
Benefits of Working With Property Buyers Today
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.
Oldham Property Challenge Help
Some houses in Oldham are harder to sell than others. Here is how we help:
- Cotton Mill Conversions: Old textile mills turned into homes can be hard for banks to value. We pay cash, so no bank worries.
- Moorside Properties: Houses on high ground near the moors can be windy and cold. Other buyers worry about the weather, but we buy hillside homes.
- Terraced Houses: These old row houses from mill days often need new heating and kitchens. We buy them as they are without repairs needed.
- Former Mining Areas: Some parts of Oldham had coal mines, which can cause small ground problems. We know about these areas and still buy there.
- Tram Line Properties: Houses near the Metrolink can be noisy from passing trams. We still buy homes along transport routes.
- Asian Community Areas: Some buyers avoid certain neighborhoods, but we buy houses in all communities for fair prices.
- Flood Risk Streets: Areas near rivers can flood when it rains too much. We still buy houses in these spots for good money.
Property Success Stories
Noisy Neighbours in Shaw
Carol lived next to neighbours in Shaw who played loud music all night and made her life miserable. She couldn’t take it anymore and needed to move quickly for her own well-being.
Problems:
- Neighbours partied until 3 am every night with loud music
- Council noise complaints weren’t making any difference
- She wasn’t sleeping properly, and it was affecting her health
- House viewings were put off by the noise next door
- She was getting desperate to escape the situation
How We Helped:
- We visited during a quiet time and understood her situation completely
- We weren’t put off by the neighbour problems
- We offered a fair price, knowing she needed to leave quickly
- The sale was completed in 12 days, so she could find peace
- We dealt with everything while she looked for a quieter home
What Carol Said: “Living next to those neighbours was making me ill. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t relax, couldn’t enjoy my own home. Property Buyers Today understood how desperate I was and got me out of there fast. I’m now sleeping peacefully in my lovely, quiet new home.”
Hoarder House in Hollinwood
After Jim’s elderly father passed away, he inherited a house in Hollinwood that was filled with 40 years of collected items. The clearance seemed impossible and too expensive.
Problems:
- Every room was packed floor to ceiling with belongings
- Professional house clearance companies wanted £8,000
- Some items might have been valuable, but sorting would take months
- The house needed deep cleaning and repairs after the clearance
- Jim lived 200 miles away and couldn’t manage it all
How We Helped:
- We bought the house with everything still inside it
- Jim didn’t have to pay for clearance or sort through anything
- We handled all the house contents respectfully and properly
- No cleaning or repairs were needed before we bought it
- Everything was sorted out in 15 days with no stress for Jim
What Jim Said: “Dad was a collector, and the house was overwhelming. I didn’t know where to start, and the clearance costs were huge. Property Buyers Today took on everything just as it was. They handled Dad’s belongings with respect and saved me months of heartache.”
Mortgage Refused in Chadderton
Kelly had her mortgage application refused at the last minute when buying her dream home. She needed to sell her current house in Chadderton immediately to avoid losing her deposit.
Problems:
- New mortgage rules meant her application was suddenly rejected
- She’d already paid a £15,000 deposit on her new house
- Had only 3 weeks to find the money or lose everything
- Her current house sale had fallen through the week before
- No time to find another buyer through normal estate agents
How We Helped:
- We understood this was a genuine emergency situation
- We made an immediate cash offer that covered her deposit needs
- We fast-tracked all our checks and surveys
- The sale was completed in 8 days before her deadline
- Kelly saved her deposit and got her dream house
What Kelly Said: “When my mortgage got refused, I thought I’d lost my dream home forever. The £15,000 deposit was everything I’d saved for years. Property Buyers Today moved heaven and earth to help me in time. I’m writing this from my beautiful new kitchen – they made my dreams come true.”
Oldham Areas We Cover
Property Buyers Today operates across all of Oldham and the surrounding areas. Our extensive experience in the region means we understand the specific characteristics of each location:
Central Oldham
Town Centre, Glodwick, Hollinwood, Werneth
Known for: Mill conversions, stone terraces, regeneration areas, transport links
Our approach: Mill area expertise, regeneration property knowledge
North Oldham
Chadderton, Oldham Edge, Royton, Shaw
Known for: Stone terraced houses, ex-council properties, family areas, hill locations
Our approach: Stone terrace expertise, hill property understanding
South Oldham
Hollinwood, Failsworth, Woodhouses, Limeside
Known for: Mix of housing types, transport corridors, industrial heritage
Our approach: Mixed development expertise, transport link knowledge
East Oldham
Lees, Grotton, Springhead, Austerlands
Known for: Hillside properties, stone cottages, moorland access, rural feel
Our approach: Hillside property expertise, rural understanding
West Oldham & Saddleworth
Saddleworth, Uppermill, Dobcross, Delph
Known for: Premium moorland properties, stone cottages, scenic locations, higher values
Our approach: Premium rural expertise, moorland property knowledge
Surrounding Areas
Rochdale, Bury, Manchester, Ashton-under-Lyne, Mossley
Known for: Commuter areas, varied property types, mill heritage, transport links
Our approach: Cross-region expertise, commuter market understanding
For every Oldham area, we provide:
- Area-specific market knowledge
- Local completion timelines
- Location-appropriate valuations
- Understanding of mill conversion complications
- Knowledge of hillside and moorland property challenges
