Is your Liverpool 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 Liverpool sellers need most.
The average Liverpool home sits unsold for 161 days. That’s over five months of stress!
Property Buyers Today was started to change this frustrating system.
In this guide, we’ll reveal how to sell your Liverpool home 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 Main Ways to Sell Your House in Liverpool
- The Property Buyers Today Process
- Current Liverpool Housing Market
- Average Time to Sell Through Traditional Methods
- Why People Need to Sell Their House Quickly
- Why Choose Property Buyers Today To Sell in Liverpool?
- How We Solve Specific Liverpool Challenges
- Case Studies & Testimonials
- Liverpool Areas We Cover
- Frequently Asked Questions
- About Property Buyers Today
Three Main Ways to Sell Your House in Liverpool
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
These 3 options can be broken down into these 6 ways. You can see the pros and cons of each approach 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
Selling your Liverpool property doesn’t need to be complicated. Our process has been designed to remove unnecessary uncertainty, giving you a clear understanding of what happens at every stage. From your first conversation with us through to completion, we’ll keep things simple, transparent, and entirely focused on your preferred outcome.
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.
- 1. Contact our property buying team
- 2. Receive your personalised cash offer
- 3. Decide whether to move forward
- 4. Leave the legal work to us
- 5. Complete the sale and receive payment
Get in touch with us today to discuss your Liverpool property. We’ll ask a few straightforward questions about the property and your circumstances so we can understand exactly what you’re looking to achieve.
Our team reviews your property’s location, condition, and comparable sales in the local market before preparing a fair, no-obligation cash offer. In most cases, we’ll have your valuation ready within 24 hours.
There’s absolutely no obligation to accept our offer. If you choose to proceed, we’ll confirm the details with you and agree on a completion date that fits your schedule. That could be a few days or several weeks – whatever works for you.
Once the sale has been agreed, we instruct experienced solicitors and cover the legal fees involved in purchasing your property. Your dedicated advisor will coordinate everything, keeping the process moving and providing regular updates.
After the legal work is complete, your funds are transferred securely into your bank account. With no estate agent commissions, no chain delays, and no unexpected costs, you can move on knowing your sale has been handled professionally from start to finish.
Current Liverpool Housing Market
The Liverpool housing market has several opportunities and challenges for sellers right now:
- Strong Growth Areas: Liverpool house prices have risen by 3.6% in the last year (compared to North West’s average of 2.8%)
- Different Areas, Different Results: Some places like Woolton and Allerton command premium prices while others like Anfield offer better value
- First-Time Buyer Activity: First-time buyer prices up 4.2%, creating opportunities for sellers of starter homes
- Selling Times Vary: Liverpool homes take around 161-200 days to sell through traditional methods (about 5-7 months)
- Rental Market Strength: Rents have increased by 7.3%, making Liverpool attractive for investors
Average Time to Sell Through Traditional Methods
The traditional route to selling in Liverpool has become increasingly time-consuming:
- Overall Average: 161 days from listing to completion
- Additional Time Factors:
- Mortgage approval: 44 days average
- Legal paperwork: 8-12 weeks
- Chain delays: Can add months to the process
Why People Need to Sell Their House Quickly
Liverpool families need to sell their homes fast for lots of different reasons:
- Moving for a new job (sometimes to a different country)
- About to lose their home because they can’t pay the mortgage
- Stuck in a house chain where someone else’s sale fell through
- Selling a house they inherited from a family member
- Parents getting divorced and needing to sell the family home
- Problems with renters who won’t leave or pay rent
- Older people selling to get money for retirement
- Moving to a smaller home because of health problems
- Selling a house that banks won’t give loans for
- Needing money quickly because of financial problems
- Selling homes damaged by fire or with invasive plants (i.e Japanese knotweed)
Why Choose Property Buyers Today To Sell in Liverpool?
A company built on transparency
Selling your home is a significant decision, so we believe you should always know exactly where you stand. From your initial enquiry through to completion, we’ll explain the process clearly, answer your questions honestly, and never pressure you into making a decision.
Genuine cash buying service
Unlike some companies that need to secure funding after making an offer, we have funds available to purchase properties directly. This helps remove many of the delays and uncertainties that often affect traditional property sales.
Ethical standards you can rely on
As members of the National Association of Property Buyers and operating under The Property Ombudsman Code of Practice, we follow recognised industry standards designed to protect homeowners and promote fair, transparent property transactions.
Helping with all types of property sales
Whether you’re selling a city centre apartment, a family home, an inherited property, or a house requiring significant renovation, we’ll consider your property without expecting you to carry out repairs or improvements beforehand.
No unnecessary delays
Traditional sales can involve multiple viewings, lengthy negotiations, and buyers withdrawing at the last minute. Our direct buying process removes much of that uncertainty, giving you greater confidence that your sale will proceed as planned.
A dedicated advisor throughout
You’ll work with the same property advisor from beginning to end, giving you one point of contact who understands your circumstances and can provide updates whenever you need them.
Straightforward costs with no surprises
There are no estate agent commissions to pay, and we cover the legal fees involved in purchasing your property. The figure you agree is the amount you’ll receive when your sale completes.
How We Solve Specific Liverpool Challenges
Liverpool’s property market has unique challenges that our service helps with:
- Victorian Housing: Older properties with maintenance issues – we buy in any condition
- Football Stadium Proximity: Properties near stadiums that some buyers avoid – we still buy these
- Regeneration Zones: Properties in changing areas creating uncertainty – we provide certainty
- Ex-Council Properties: Homes on large estates that can be harder to mortgage – we’re cash buyers
- Dockland Areas: Properties in former industrial sites – we offer fair values
- Conservation Areas: Properties with restrictions in historic parts of the city – we have specialist knowledge
- BTL Portfolio Sales: Investment properties with tenants – we buy with tenants in place
Case Studies & Testimonials
Background: Paul inherited his uncle’s 3-bedroom semi-detached house in Crosby. Living in Sheffield made it hard to manage the property, especially since it needed lots of 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
- Several repair issues following the property survey
Our Solution:
- From first call to completion in just 14 days
- Bought the house as-is with its outdated interior
- Handled all the cleanout needs
- Managed switching utilities remotely
- Took care of all legal requirements
Paul’s Experience: “After months of stress trying to sell my uncle’s house through an estate agent, Property Buyers Today was a breath of fresh air. Their offer was fair considering the condition, and the speed of completion was exactly what we needed. Having the money so quickly gave me real peace of mind.”
The Williams family was in trouble when selling their house. They had already promised to buy their perfect new home in Chester, but the person who was going to buy their Allerton house suddenly backed out.
Challenges:
- They needed to complete their new house purchase soon
- They might lose the £22,000 deposit they already paid
- Finding a new buyer could take 2-3 months according to their estate agent
- Borrowing money to cover the gap would cost too much (a bridging loan)
- The family was really stressed out
Our Solution:
- Making an offer to buy their house within 24 hours
- Setting up the sale to happen at the right time for their new house purchase
- Talking directly with their solicitor
- Making sure everything lined up with when they needed to buy their new house
- Being flexible about moving arrangements
The Williams family said: “We were so upset when our buyer backed out. We thought we’d lose our dream home. Property Buyers Today saved us. We got less money than our original offer, but when we added up all the costs of waiting and possibly losing our new home, it was worth it. They were professional and saved our family from a housing disaster.”
Background: Steve owned a terraced house in Anfield with damp issues that made it hard to sell through traditional methods.
Challenges:
- Two estate agents refused to list his property due to the damp problems
- Getting the issues fixed would cost over £20,000
- Banks wouldn’t give mortgages to people buying the property
- The property had been on the market for 8 months
- Steve needed to move quickly for family reasons
Our Solution:
- Buying the property despite its damp issues
- No requirement for Steve to fix any problems
- Finishing the sale in just 11 days
- Handling all the complicated legal issues
- Not requiring any viewings or marketing
Steve said: “I felt trapped in my house because the damp problems made it almost impossible to sell normally. Property Buyers Today gave me a fair offer considering the issues and handled all the complicated stuff at no extra cost to me. I was amazed by how quick and simple they made it.”
Liverpool Areas We Cover
Property Buyers Today operates across all of Liverpool and the surrounding areas. Our extensive experience in the region means we understand the specific characteristics of each area:
City Centre
Liverpool City Centre, Baltic Triangle, Ropewalks, Docklands
Known for: Mix of new apartments and converted warehouses, investment opportunities
Our approach: Specialised valuation for city living, understanding of rental market impact
North Liverpool
Anfield, Everton, Bootle, Crosby, Aintree
Known for: Mix of terraced housing, affordable homes, stadium areas, regeneration zones
Our approach: Regeneration area expertise, sporting vicinity knowledge
South Liverpool
Allerton, Woolton, Aigburth, Mossley Hill, Speke
Known for: Popular residential areas, higher price points, good schools, period properties
Our approach: Premium market expertise, family home knowledge
East Liverpool
Wavertree, Old Swan, Knotty Ash, Huyton, Prescot
Known for: Mix of housing types, suburban feel, good transport links, diverse communities
Our approach: Commuter area expertise, diverse property valuation
West Liverpool
West Derby, Croxteth, Norris Green, Fazakerley, Walton
Known for: Mix of housing types, ex-council estates, family homes, affordable areas
Our approach: Family home expertise, ex-council property insights
Surrounding Areas
Wirral, St Helens, Knowsley, Widnes, Southport
Known for: Commuter towns, coastal towns, varied property types, alternative to city living
Our approach: Cross-region expertise, commuter market understanding
For every Liverpool area, we provide:
- District-specific market knowledge
- Local completion timelines
- Area-appropriate valuations
- Understanding of local planning influences
- Knowledge of area-specific challenges
Frequently Asked Questions
About Property Buyers Today
Property Buyers Today is one of the UK’s most trusted companies that buys houses for cash.
We’re based in Lincoln but work all over the UK. We’ve helped hundreds of homeowners sell their properties quickly and without stress – and we’re especially good with Liverpool properties.
Why You Can Trust Us:
- National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) member
- The Property Ombudsman (TPO) registered
- We’ve been buying properties for over 8 years
- We’ve bought more than 500 properties
- We have a 4.9+ star rating on Google reviews
- We’ve been featured in The Times newspaper and on popular property podcasts
The founder, Saif Derzi, is a well-known property expert who has personally bought and sold over a thousand properties, including many houses in Liverpool. He believes in being honest and ethical in business.
Property Buyers Today is proud of our honest approach. We offer fair prices, stick to our valuations, and communicate clearly throughout the whole process.
When you choose to sell to Property Buyers Today, you’re not dealing with a big, faceless corporation. You’re working with real property professionals who understand the Liverpool market and want to make your sale as smooth and successful as possible.