Sell a house without an estate agent in the UK

Yes. You can sell a house in the UK without an estate agent. You still need a valid EPC before marketing, and a solicitor or licensed conveyancer for the legal transfer. You advertise the home, host the viewings, and negotiate the price. Official steps: GOV.UK How to sell a home.

What you pay instead of commission

High-street sole agency is often about 1% to 3% plus VAT. The HomeOwners Alliance has published a typical sole-agency figure around 1.42% including VAT. On a £400,000 sale, 1.42% is £5,680. That is an industry snapshot, not a quote for your street. My Savvi Home Essential is £49.99 a month while the advert is live. You pay that monthly fee, not a percentage of the sale price. Full comparison: how much estate agents charge in the UK.

Rightmove and Zoopla

You cannot upload a private listing to Rightmove or Zoopla yourself. Those portals take listings from registered agents. My Savvi Home lists on mysavvihome.com. Major portal syndication is not included yet. See how it works, pricing, and compare online estate agents.

How to sell a house privately

Selling privately means marketing the home yourself instead of paying agency commission. Get an EPC when required, instruct a solicitor, price against local solds, list clearly, run viewings, then let lawyers handle exchange and completion.

1. Decide private sale is right for you

Private sale suits sellers who can handle viewings, answer buyer questions, and instruct a solicitor. You keep control of pricing and access. You take on the marketing work an agent would usually do.

2. Get the legal and energy basics ready

Instruct a solicitor early. Check whether you need a valid EPC before marketing. Gather title info and start the property information pack. Official process notes are on GOV.UK.

3. Price honestly against local evidence

Use recent sold prices for similar homes, not hope. Overpricing slows enquiries. Underpricing leaves money on the table. Our valuation guide walks through a practical approach.

4. List where buyers can enquire

Create a clear listing with strong photos and a factual description. On My Savvi Home you pay a flat monthly fee from £49.99 and keep 100% of the agreed price. Cancel anytime.

5. Run viewings and negotiate

Screen enquiries, book viewings, and keep notes. When an offer is acceptable, move to solicitor exchange. Do not rely on handshake deals for the legal transfer.

6. Exchange and complete

Your solicitor handles contracts, searches, and completion funds. Stay available for queries. After completion, cancel any listing subscription you no longer need.

Common questions

Can you sell a house without an estate agent?

Yes. A private sale is legal in the UK. You advertise the home, host the viewings, and agree the price. A solicitor or licensed conveyancer still handles the legal transfer, and most homes need an EPC before you market. List the property on My Savvi Home for £49.99 a month while the advert is live.

What are typical estate agent fees for selling a house?

High street agents often charge about 1% to 3% of the sale price, plus VAT. On a higher value home that is thousands of pounds, and you still pay a solicitor. A private sale skips that percentage. You can list on My Savvi Home for £49.99 a month instead.

How do you sell your house without an estate agent?

Price from recent sold homes, order an EPC, instruct a solicitor, and take clear photos. Then list the property, host the viewings, and pass an agreed offer to your solicitor. My Savvi Home covers the listing for £49.99 a month.

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This page is general information, not legal or tax advice.

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