Select the description that most closely matches why you're selling. We'll route you to the right specialist and assess your property in under 3 minutes.

What is vendor finance?

The buyer pays you over time — not the bank.

Instead of waiting for a buyer to secure a mortgage, the buyer pays you a deposit and then monthly instalments. You become the bank. The deal closes in weeks, not months — and you keep earning interest.

Agree price
Below market value
Deposit paid
Typically ~10%
Monthly income
Earn interest

Pick the situation that fits

Each option routes to a specialist form. No commitment at this stage.

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Speed

Expedited property sale

Vendor finance buyers can complete in weeks, bypassing estate agent timelines of 3–6 months. Suitable for any property type and ownership situation.

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Speed

Inherited property sale

Inherited properties can be sold via vendor finance without repairs or vacant possession. Buyer identified within 48 hours, completion follows standard conveyancing timeline.

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Speed

Divorce or separation property sale

Property can be sold via vendor finance to meet court-ordered sale requirements. Both parties receive proceeds upon completion.

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Speed

Mortgage arrears and repossession risk

Vendor finance buyers can complete within weeks, which may allow redemption before the scheduled possession hearing date.

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Speed

Broken property chain

Where the buyer's property sale has failed, vendor finance buyers with confirmed funds can proceed without requiring a chain, enabling the seller to complete their own purchase.

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Speed

Unsold auction property

Properties that did not meet reserve at auction can be offered to specialist auction buyers who proceed without the auction timeline constraints.

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Speed

Property sale with time constraint

Vendor finance enables faster completion than standard conveyancing timelines of 3–6 months. Suitable when the seller has a confirmed departure date.

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Problem

Cladding or fire safety issues (EWS1)

Flats with EWS1 fire safety certificates can be sold via vendor finance to specialist buyers who do not require mortgage lender approval.

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Problem

Structural problems or significant defects

Properties with structural defects can be sold via vendor finance to buyers who do not require mortgage valuation. A structural engineer's report may still be useful but is not required.

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Problem

Japanese knotweed or contamination

Properties with Japanese knotweed or contamination issues can be sold via vendor finance to specialist buyers who do not require standard TA6 forms or remediation certificates.

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Problem

Unauthorized occupancy in property

Properties with unauthorized occupants can be sold via vendor finance to buyers who accept the property with existing occupancy. Legal process for removal is not required prior to sale.

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Problem

HMO or multi-let property

HMO and multi-let properties can be sold via vendor finance to specialist buyers who evaluate based on rental income rather than lender criteria.

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Title

Short lease property

Properties with leases below 50 years can be sold via vendor finance to lease-aware buyers without requiring lease extension prior to completion.

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Title

Lease extension or freehold issue

Leasehold properties with ground rent escalation, missing freeholder, or other leasehold issues can be sold via vendor finance to specialist buyers who do not require standard lease terms.

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Title

Title defects or missing documents

Properties with title defects including missing deeds, rights of way issues, or adverse covenants can be sold via vendor finance with disclosed defects and negotiated terms.

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16
Homeowner

Landlord portfolio exit

Portfolio landlords seeking to sell can transfer properties to specialist buyers who assume the existing tenancies and rental income until completion.

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17
Homeowner

Part-completed renovation project

Part-completed renovation projects with planning permission in place can be sold to builder-buyers who complete construction and fund the outstanding bridging debt.

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18
Homeowner

Planning potential — change of use

Properties with change-of-use or conversion planning permission can be sold via vendor finance to development buyers who fund based on GDV rather than mortgage lending criteria.

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Homeowner

Multiple property portfolio sale

Multiple properties sold in a single transaction to one buyer. One legal pack, one completion date, and one set of fees.

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20
Homeowner

Jointly inherited property

Properties inherited by multiple co-owners can be sold via vendor finance with proceeds distributed equally per the agreed split.

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Home reversion

The homeowner sells all or part of the property to a reversion buyer in exchange for a lump sum or regular income, with the right to occupy rent-free for life.

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Bridging loan expiry

Where a bridging loan facility is due to expire, specialist buyers can complete before the maturity date to allow redemption of the existing facility.

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Asbestos or hazardous materials in the property

Properties containing asbestos, RAAC concrete, or other hazardous materials can be sold to specialist buyers licensed to handle these materials without requiring remediation prior to sale.

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Ex-local authority or ex-council property

Properties with historic s.125 or s.143 disposal covenants, or located in designated protected areas, can be routed to specialist buyers experienced with these transaction types.

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Residential

Property sale with onward purchase

Vendors who have agreed a purchase on another property can use vendor finance to close quickly, enabling them to proceed with their own acquisition.

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Specialist route

Equity release

A loan secured against property value, repaid on sale. The homeowner retains ownership and occupancy while borrowing against accumulated equity.

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