We’ve seen too many Blackburn homeowners get burned by cash house buyers.
The stories are heartbreaking. Families promised quick sales, then abandoned at the last minute.
After completing over a thousand property transactions, we know this market inside out. We easily distinguish legitimate buyers from time-wasters.
That’s exactly why we established Property Buyers Today.
No games. No hidden agendas. Just honest cash offers for Blackburn homes.
In this comprehensive guide, we’ll share everything about Blackburn’s cash buying landscape. You’ll discover how to identify trustworthy buyers, avoid common traps, and maximise your sale price.
Your Blackburn home sale doesn’t have to be a gamble.
- Three Simple Ways to Get Cash for Your Blackburn House
- How Property Buyers Today Works
- Why Blackburn House Owners Pick Cash Buyers
- What's Happening in Blackburn's House Market
- Why Blackburn Families Need Cash House Sales
- Good Things About Using Property Buyers Today in Blackburn
- How We Fix Special Blackburn House Problems
- Real Stories from Blackburn Customers
- All Blackburn Areas We Buy Houses In
- Cash House Buyers in Blackburn – Your Questions Answered
Three Simple Ways to Get Cash for Your Blackburn House
Finding People with Cash to Buy
You look for people who have cash ready to buy your Blackburn house, like builders and local buyers.
Good things:
- You might get more money (important for getting good value in Blackburn)
- You choose who buys your house
- No waiting for bank loans
- More cash house buyers in Blackburn now
Not so good:
- Buyers sometimes change their minds (especially buyers from other places)
- Takes time to find real cash buyers in Blackburn
- You still need estate agents (who cost £1,500-£5,000 on a £157k Blackburn house)
- Your house might not sell quickly
- You still need to show people around (hard with old terraced houses)
Property Buyers Today
We will buy your Blackburn house straight away with our own money.
Good things:
- Your house sells in just 7 days (much quicker than normal ways)
- No house visits needed and no agent fees (saves £1,500-£5,000 on a £157k Blackburn house)
- Your sale is guaranteed with no waiting (no other people need to sell first)
- We buy houses that need fixing (old houses or council houses that need work)
- You pay nothing
Not so good:
- You get less money than full price (on a £157k Blackburn house, you’d get about £133k- but you pay no fees)
Auction Sales for Cash
Your Blackburn house goes to auction companies like Allsop or Edward Mellor. People bid money to buy it.
Good things:
- Quick sale (usually done in 28 days after auction)
- Different buyers might bid more money
- Once someone wins, they must buy it
- Popular with Lancashire people who have cash ready
Not so good:
- You must take the highest bid, even if it’s low
- Your house might not sell (if people don’t bid enough money)
- You pay auction fees (about 2-3% plus tax – so on a £157k Blackburn house, that’s £3,770-£5,655 in fees)
- Buyers expect cheap prices because they know Lancashire house values
- You can’t decide the final price
There are also other ways to sell your house. Here are the main good and bad points 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 |
How Property Buyers Today Works
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 Blackburn House Owners Pick Cash Buyers
Selling houses in Blackburn has special problems that don’t happen in other places. We fix these Blackburn problems quickly.
Old Mill House Problems
Many Blackburn houses are from the old cotton mill times, with strange building ways. Banks often say no to buyers at the last minute because they worry about how the house was built. This wastes months of your time.
Property buyers with cash (like us) buy with our own money, so no bank worries. Your sale happens even if the house has strange features, needs fixing, or was built back during mill times.
Moving Away for Better Jobs
Lots of people in Blackburn move to bigger cities like Manchester, Preston, or London for better work. Trying to sell your Blackburn house from far away is very hard. You can’t show people around or sign papers easily.
We do everything for you, even if you live far away. You don’t need to come back to Blackburn for house visits or meetings.
Town Changes Making Selling Hard
Blackburn used to make cotton but now has different jobs. Some areas are still getting better, while others are already nice. This makes some parts of town harder to sell in.
When you sell to us, you know exactly how much money you’ll get. No waiting for the right buyer or worrying about what people think of your area.
We Know Every Part of Blackburn
We buy houses everywhere in Blackburn and Darwen. From town center houses to new houses in Cherry Tree. Each area has different types of buyers, which can make selling slow.
We understand what makes each area special and what problems might happen. This means quicker sales with fewer delays.
What’s Happening in Blackburn’s House Market
The Blackburn house market has mixed chances for people selling:
Prices Going Up: House prices went up 14.1% in the last year to £157,000 average – this is really good growth, showing people believe in the market
Cheap Houses: Blackburn’s average house price of £164,502 is £212,714 less than the £377,216 average house price in England
How Many Sales: There were 1,659 house sales in Blackburn in the year ending March 2023, which is 473 fewer than the year before
Long Selling Times: Blackburn houses usually take 14 weeks (98 days) to sell through normal estate agents
People Buying to Rent: Strong rental market with good money returns, making the area popular with people who buy houses to rent out
Why Blackburn Families Need Cash House Sales
Blackburn families need to sell their houses for cash for lots of reasons:
- Moving for new jobs (like to Manchester, Preston, or London) – cash buyers help families move fast
- Can’t afford their house payments anymore because costs are going up for many Blackburn families
- Waiting because someone else’s sale fell through (happens a lot in changing markets like Blackburn)
- Got a house when someone in the family died (often old terraced houses or houses where mill workers lived)
- Parents splitting up and need to sell (so they can share the money)
- Tenants won’t move out or pay rent (big problem across Lancashire)
- Old people selling to get money for when they stop working
- Moving to smaller houses because they’re not well (maybe from a big family house to a bungalow)
- Houses that banks won’t lend money for (like old council houses with problems, mill houses with building issues, or houses that need lots of fixing)
- Need money right now for money emergencies
- Houses damaged by floods (happens in some Blackburn areas near rivers)
- Plants in gardens that damage house foundations (like Japanese knotweed in older Blackburn areas)
Good Things About Using Property Buyers Today in Blackburn
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 Special Blackburn House Problems
Blackburn’s house market has special problems that our service helps with:
- Old Mill Houses: Blackburn has lots of old houses from when people worked in cotton mills. Banks don’t understand these old houses – we do, and we buy them.
- Houses on Hills: Places like Cherry Tree and Feniscowles are on hills, which can make older houses damp. We still buy houses with damp problems.
- Jobs Changed Over Time: The town used to make cotton, but now has different jobs. Some areas, like Mill Hill, are still getting better – we buy houses in all parts of town.
- Old Stone Houses: Many houses in places like Darwen and Pleasington are built with stone in old ways. This worries banks when people try to get loans – we know these houses well.
- Noisy Roads: The M65 runs nearby, and the A666 goes through town. Some houses are noisy from cars. This puts buyers off – we don’t mind about road noise.
- Old Council Houses: Some areas, like Wensley Fold, used to be council houses. People sometimes think these are worse areas – we buy houses anywhere in Blackburn.
- Different Quality Areas: Some parts, like the town center, are still getting better. Others, like Cherry Tree, are already nice. Buyers can be picky about areas – we buy everywhere.
- The Football Team: When Blackburn Rovers does well, people feel happier about the town. When they don’t do well, some people want to move – we buy houses no matter how the football team is doing.
Real Stories from Blackburn Customers
Inheritance Sale in Mill Hill
Background: Sarah inherited her grandmother’s 2-bedroom terraced house in Mill Hill. Living in Manchester made it hard to manage the property, especially since it needed significant updating.
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 6 months
- Property needed new heating system and roof repairs
Our Solution:
- From first call to completion in just 12 days
- Bought the house as-is with all its repair needs
- Handled all the cleanout requirements
- Managed switching utilities remotely
- Took care of all legal arrangements
Sarah’s Experience: “After months of worry about my grandmother’s house, Property Buyers Today was exactly what I needed. Their offer was fair considering all the work needed, and completing in under two weeks meant I could finally move forward. The whole process was so much easier than I expected.”
House Chain Break Rescue in Pleasington
The Harrison family faced disaster when selling their house. They had already committed to buying their dream home in Preston, but their Pleasington house 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 3-4 months according to their estate agent
- Bridging finance would be extremely expensive
- 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
- Ensuring everything aligned with their moving timeline
- Providing flexible arrangements for their circumstances
The Harrison family said: “When our buyer pulled out, we thought we’d lose everything. 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 were professional and saved our family from financial disaster.”
Difficult Property in Ewood
Background: Mark owned a terraced house in Ewood with subsidence issues that made it extremely difficult to sell through traditional channels.
Challenges:
- Three estate agents refused to market the property due to structural concerns
- Fixing the subsidence would cost over £30,000
- No mortgage lender would approve loans for the property
- The house had been empty for 8 months
- Mark needed to relocate for work
Our Solution:
- Purchasing the property despite its structural issues
- No requirement for Mark to undertake any repairs
- Completing the sale in just 9 days
- Managing all complex legal documentation
- No viewings or marketing period required
Mark said: “I thought I’d never sell my house because of the subsidence problems. Property Buyers Today’s speedy house sale service offered a fair price considering the issues and handled everything so professionally. I was amazed how quickly they could complete – it gave me the freedom to start my new job without worry.”
All Blackburn Areas We Buy Houses In
Property Buyers Today works all around Blackburn and nearby areas. Our local knowledge means we understand what makes each area special:
Blackburn Town Center
Town center, Mill Hill, Wensley Fold, Bank Hall
What these areas are like: Old Victorian terraced houses, areas getting better, good transport
How we help: We understand how town improvements affect prices, and we know about older house types
Blackburn Family Areas
Cherry Tree, Feniscowles, Livesey, Little Harwood
What these areas are like: Different types of houses, family areas, good schools, on hills
How we help: We know about family areas, we’re good at valuing family homes
Blackburn Countryside Areas
Pleasington, Mellor, Guide, Hoghton
What these areas are like: Countryside settings, detached houses, higher prices, nice views
How we help: We know about countryside houses, we understand people who travel to work
Areas Near Blackburn
Darwen, Great Harwood, Rishton, Lower Darwen
What these areas are like: Traditional Lancashire towns, old mill history, local shops
How we help: We know the local market, we understand local house trends
For every Blackburn area, we give you:
- Local market knowledge about Lancashire
- The right timing for completing your sale
- House values that match local demand
- Understanding of planning and building rules
- Knowledge of local challenges and opportunities
