Sell a house without an estate agent in the UK

Yes, you can sell privately. You advertise the home, handle viewings and offers, and a solicitor or licensed conveyancer runs the legal transfer. Official steps: GOV.UK How to sell a home. Typical agent fees: HomeOwners Alliance.

How to sell your 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.

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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 £39.99 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 in the UK?

Yes. Private sale is legal. You advertise the home, handle viewings and offers, and a solicitor or licensed conveyancer runs the legal transfer. Official selling guidance: GOV.UK How to sell a home.

How do I sell my house without an estate agent?

Get a valid EPC when required, instruct a solicitor early, price against local solds, list where buyers can enquire, run viewings yourself, then let the lawyers handle exchange and completion. My Savvi Home covers the advertising step with a flat monthly fee and zero commission on the agreed price.

Is selling a house privately the same as selling without an estate agent?

Yes for most people. Both mean you market the home yourself instead of paying agency commission. You still need proper conveyancing. Online estate agents are different: they often charge fixed packages and may still control parts of the process.

Do I still need a solicitor if I sell privately?

Yes. Estate agents and solicitors do different jobs. Conveyancing still needs a solicitor or licensed conveyancer whether you use an agent or list yourself.

Can private sellers list on Rightmove?

Not directly. Rightmove is built for agents. Private sellers use advertising platforms, online agents, or local marketing instead. My Savvi Home lists on mysavvihome.com. Major portal syndication is not included yet.

How much do estate agents charge?

Typical UK sole-agency fees are about 1% to 3% plus VAT. HomeOwners Alliance summarises average fees. On a £400,000 sale that can mean thousands. My Savvi Home charges a flat monthly listing fee with 0% commission on the agreed price.

What documents do I need before listing?

Usually proof of ID and ownership for platform checks, an EPC when required to market, and later property information forms for your solicitor. Exact requirements depend on your sale. Ask your conveyancer early.

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