Selling the family home, fairly and fast.
When a relationship ends, the house often becomes the biggest argument. A clean cash sale removes the uncertainty — no chain, no reduced offers, no months of waiting — so you both see exactly what each of you is walking away with, in writing, early on.
We talk to both of you
Or to each of your solicitors — whatever you prefer. Nobody gets caught in the middle of a conversation they haven’t agreed to.
A number you can split
One fixed written offer means there’s nothing to negotiate over. You know the exact sum on day one and can plan your separation around it.
Done in weeks, not months
A cash sale can complete in 14–28 days. No chain, no delays, no one fretting about their buyer pulling out and setting everything back.
You’re not alone
The family home is the most-contested asset in a divorce
And the slowest to resolve. These are the realities most separating couples are dealing with.
Your worries, answered
What people worry about during a separation sale
Selling a house in the middle of a break-up is emotionally loaded. These are the questions that come up again and again.
“We can’t agree on a price. We’ll argue over every offer that comes in.”
We send one formal written offer, based on an independent RICS valuation. Both parties see the exact same number at the same time — no one feels stitched up, and there’s a clear, objective figure to build a settlement around.
“Selling fast will mean losing thousands compared to the open market.”
Yes, our cash offer is below full open market value. But once you subtract estate agent fees (1–3%), 6–9 months of mortgage and bills, the real cost of a fall-through, and the emotional toll, the gap between the two routes is usually much smaller than people expect. See the worked example below.
“What if one of us doesn’t want to sell? Or has registered Home Rights?”
We can only complete a sale when both legal owners agree. If a HR1 home rights notice has been registered, that needs to be dealt with first. We’ll never pressure one party over the other — our job is to give both of you a clear written figure to consider with your solicitors.
“We can’t sell until the divorce is final, can we?”
You can. The property can be sold before the final order is made, provided both legal owners agree. The proceeds are usually held by solicitors until the financial remedy order is finalised. Many couples find that selling first and splitting later makes negotiations much easier.
Worked example
The real difference between a fast sale and a slow one
An illustrative comparison for a typical semi-detached home held in joint names. Numbers are indicative — your figures will vary.
Scenario: £350,000 house, £180,000 mortgage remaining
Joint ownership, no arrears, both parties want to move on. Paper equity: £170,000.
Route A: Open market, 7 months
Route B: Fast cash sale to us, 21 days
The trade-off: in this example each party receives about £15,000 less by selling quickly — but they avoid 6+ months of shared costs, uncertainty and the real risk of the sale falling through. For many separating couples that certainty is worth it. We’ll always encourage you to get local estate agent valuations first so you can compare the two routes with your actual numbers.
How it works
Selling through separation, step by step
We’ve deliberately kept this simple — because when emotions are high, extra complexity is the last thing anyone needs.
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Tell us what’s going on
Day 1One or both of you submit the form. You don’t both have to agree to contact us — we’ll simply wait until both legal owners are willing before issuing a formal offer. Everything we discuss is confidential.
You feel: heard. No pressure to agree on the spot. -
Indicative cash offer
Within 72 hoursWe send a clear indicative cash offer by email, explaining the reasoning. Both parties (and their solicitors, if instructed) receive the same copy at the same time.
You feel: one less thing to fight about. A real number, in writing. -
Independent RICS valuation
Day 5–10A qualified surveyor visits the property. Both parties get a copy of the report. The cost is ours. If you’d prefer to instruct your own RICS valuer, we’ll cover that instead.
You feel: reassured. An impartial third party has looked at the numbers. -
Formal written offer
Day 10–12We issue a formal written cash offer. Both parties can sign to accept. If either of you prefer to wait for a financial order before committing, we can hold the offer open for a reasonable period.
You feel: in control. No one feels bounced into a decision. -
Solicitors & parallel work
Day 10–20Your solicitor(s) and ours exchange paperwork. If a financial remedy order is pending, we can work alongside your family lawyer so the sale fits cleanly around the divorce timeline. Proceeds can be held in solicitor’s escrow until the order is made.
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Exchange & completion
Day 14–28Contracts exchange. Mortgage redeemed. Remaining proceeds paid to your solicitor(s) for onward distribution per any existing or forthcoming court order. You both move on.
You feel: relief. The single biggest sticking point is finally resolved.
Free independent help
Other places you can turn
Specialist organisations offering free, impartial advice through separation — whether you sell to us or not.
Citizens Advice
Free guidance on your legal rights during separation and divorce.
citizensadvice.org.uk →Gov.uk — Looking after children
Official guidance on arrangements for children and parental responsibility.
gov.uk →Relate
UK’s largest relationship support charity — counselling, mediation, help talking.
relate.org.uk →Rights of Women
Free legal advice line for women on family law, divorce and property rights.
rightsofwomen.org.uk →Resolution
A network of family lawyers committed to non-confrontational divorce outcomes.
resolution.org.uk →Mind
Mental health support during one of the most emotionally draining life events.
mind.org.uk →A clean number in writing. A fair starting point.
Whether you’re months in or only just starting to talk, an honest cash figure on paper is often the first thing that makes the rest of the conversation easier. Free, confidential, no obligation.
Request a free valuationBoth parties welcome. Solicitors on both sides welcome.