House Buyer Bureau Reviews & Overview

House Buyer Bureau are a direct cash buyer, purchasing properties for a percentage of the market value. The company are based in Derby, and began operating in 2014.

House Buyer Bureau are members of the National Association of Property Buyers, and approved by The Property Ombudsman. When selling your house quickly, looking for a cash house buyer that has accreditations like this is highly recommended, as you can be confident the service won’t be fraudulent or misleading. House Buyer Bureau also use RICS Chartered Surveyors for their valuations.

Contact Details

Address:

House Buyer Bureau,
Market Place,
1 The Cornerstone,
Kegworth,
Derby,
DE74 2EE

Phone:

0800 028 2800

Website:

www.housebuyerbureau.co.uk

Who are House Buyer Bureau?

House Buyer Bureau are direct property buyers, located in the UK. They claim to offer the best price for your home, and will buy properties in any condition.

House Buyer Bureau state on their website that previous sales have been completed in as little as seven days. As cash house buyers, the company will have funds available to purchase your home so you will not be asked to sign an option contract which prevents from selling your home elsewhere while they find cash. As well as a fast service, House Buyer Bureau also claim to offer the best price for your home. An exact maximum percentage is not indicated online. However, you can view the House Buyer Bureau’s last 500 purchases on their website.

What services does House Buyer Bureau provide?

House Buyer Bureau will buy your home for a percentage of its market value. The company work to a short time frame, and you can apply for a cash offer directly online.

Working with House Buyer Bureau is always free. From applying for a cash offer to the completion of a sale, you won’t incur any fees. There are no hidden fees to be wary of, House Buyer Bureau will pay for any associated legal costs.

You are obligation-free until contracts are exchanged, meaning you can back out of the sale up until this point without incurring any costs.

How does it work with House Buyer Bureau?

House Buyer Bureau operates in the same way as many other cash house buyers.

You can submit an enquiry online, and a member of their team will call you back with a cash offer. If you choose to accept this offer, House Buyer Bureau will begin the sales process.

The offer in principle you receive is an expected value for your home, and to verify this House Buyer Bureau will send at least two local estate agents and an RICS Chartered Surveyor over to inspect your property. After this, a formal offer will then be made. This offer will not change throughout the rest of the process.

If you accept the formal offer, lawyers will get to work to conduct the sale. Legal costs are paid if you choose to use one of the House Buyer Bureau’s lawyers. If you prefer to use your own lawyer, the company will contribute to legal costs.

The next step is to exchange the contracts, which makes the sale final. Once complete, your lawyer will use the cash to pay off any outstanding debts on your property (if applicable) and then you will receive the money.

House Buyer Bureau reviews

House Buyer Bureau have been reviewed across several different platforms. We've selected the most reputable to summarise below.

Positives

• House Buyer Bureau are members of National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) and are registered with The Property Ombudsman. The company also use RICS accredited surveyors.
• House Buyer Bureau have immediate funds available, meaning they can buy your property fast. They're a direct cash buyer, and don't rely on a third party to provide funds.
• All fees are covered by the House Buyer Bureau. You won't find any hidden fees during the process, and the company will pay for any surveys, solicitor fees or other associated costs involved in the sale.
• Reviews on Feefo are positive, with customers particularly praising the customer service of House Buyer Bureau employees.
• House Buyer Bureau can help with sheltered housing, if this is a necessary step for you.

Negatives

• House Buyer Bureau won't pay market value for your home. You'll benefit from a fast sale, and this will be reflected in the price you are offered.
• While all current reviews are all positive, House Buyer Bureau do not have reviews on some of the most popular review websites - e.g. Trustpilot and Reviews.co.uk.

Our Verdict

House Buyer Bureau are a direct cash house buyer that won't charge you fees for using their services. Once a formal offer has been made, the price you receive for your property will not change. They have positive reviews on Feefo, but there are no other reviews from sources elsewhere online - including popular sites like Reviews.co.uk and Trustpilot.

NAPB approved and registered with The Property Ombudsman, House Buyer Bureau appear to be a company you can trust with your quick house sale.