Sell your property with five star estates
With over 30 years of experience in the local market we are best placed to give you the right advice on presentation, marketing and price – all essential to a successful move.
We have extensive knowledge of all areas across London.
Our team will be with you every step of the way, from valuation to sale. We’ll advise you on the best way to market your property to ensure you receive the best market price available, and help you all through the sales progression process.
Why choose us?
Experts in the field
With over 30 years of experience selling properties across London, FS agents are best placed to give you the right advice on presentation, marketing and price – all essential to a successful move
Beautiful Photography
The first thing a potential buyer will see is the photography. That’s why we take professional photography to make sure your property stands out.
Our agents will provide property updates 24/7
Find out quickly about viewings, offers and selling progress via your allocated sales agent.
We market your property on the main property portals
As well as our own website we also market your property through Rightmove, Zoopla, PrimeLocation and OnTheMarket to maximise the number of buyers viewing your property.
Large Database of Registered Buyers
We have a large database of buyers that we are able to quickly match to your property. We maintain regular contact and call, email and send relevant property alerts so you can be confident we’ll find the right buyer for you.
Selling with Five Star Estates
Any time. It may sound like a cliché but there is no ‘best’ time of year to sell a house. While some houses may be more appealing during certain times of year (a house with a great view of the countryside may photograph better in the summer, for example), we can sell your property at any time. Buyers aren’t seasonally dependent, and we can connect you with the right one whenever you need to sell.
This can depend on a lot of things, from your property type to the housing market and what type of people are looking to buy at that time. We generally estimate that it can take anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks to complete the sale.
When it comes to the selling price, our experienced agents will look at a number of things, from local house prices to trends in the market, and come up with a number that is both competitive and realistic. Ultimately the decision on what to set your selling price at is up to you, we can only offer our expert advice and support you through the process.
In England you do not need to arrange a property survey, but it is likely that the buyer will, and so a surveyor will arrange an appointment to visit you home.
The five key things a surveyor will be looking for are problems with utilities, damp, cracking, problems with roofs, and timber defects.
In addition, your buyer’s mortgage lender will organise a mortgage valuation to confirm that the property is worth the money being leant.
There are three main costs involved in selling a property:
Estate Agent Fees
Estate Agent Fees will either be a percentage of the purchase price, or a fixed fee. When you ask the estate agents to value your home, make sure they outline their fees during their visit so you can take these into account.
EPC
You are legally required to provide an EPC when you market your property for sale. This outlines the energy efficiency rating of your property. We can organise this for you if you do not already have one. Contact your allocated agent for a quote for how much this will cost.
Conveyancing
Conveyancing is the legal transfer of property from one owner to another. There is a lot of legal and administrative work to do before contracts can be exchanged and completed.
There is a lot to organise and co-ordinate, including legal matters, financial arrangements and regulations to comply with, so you need to use a solicitor. We can introduce you to a solicitor and offer a no sale no fee conveyancing service with a guaranteed fixed price to keep everything simple.
Get in touch with you’re allocated agent to discuss your requirements.
You may also decide to pay for extras such as professional photography or advanced web positioning. And don’t forget about removals!
Ask your agent to outline all these costs at the start of your sale so that you can budget your move.
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This depends on the conditions of the offer that you accept. Neither the buyer or the seller is bound to the purchase or sale until the contracts are signed, so it’s worth keeping your options open.le Content
In England, all sellers are required to purchase an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) for a property before they sell it. Estate agents must display the EPC rating whenever they market the property. If a property does not have an EPC when marketed the buyer and the agent risk a fine. This does not apply to Grade II Listed properties.
No. The buyer is responsible for paying Stamp Duty.
Once the sale has been agreed, your solicitor will draft a contract. The buyer’s solicitor will confirm the details of the property and perform searches. At the same time, the buyer’s mortgage lender will conduct a mortgage valuation and send a mortgage offer to the buyer. When all of this is complete, you will be ready to sign the contract and agree the completion date.
When both contracts have been signed, the buyer’s solicitor will request the mortgage from the their lender. Once these funds are released, then your solicitor and the buyer’s solicitor will consult both of you and agree a completion date. However, possible completion dates are usually discussed earlier to allow services like removals to be arranged.
You are not required to leave any furniture or furnishings in the property, but you may agree to include some as part of the negotiations of the sale so you should make sure that you check what you have agreed before you leave.
You may have to pay Capital Gains Tax if you make a profit (‘gain’) when you sell a property. In most cases your are only required to pay Capital Gains Tax if the property is not your main home.
As well as our website, we will advertise your property through the main portals including Rightmove and Zoopla. We also maintain a large database of registered buyers who we are able to quickly match to your property via phone, email and property alerts.
First impressions matter when it comes to selling a property, which is why home staging is so important. There are lots of little things you can do that will make a big difference to potential buyers.
To make your rooms feel bigger, tidy away and put into storage as much as you can. If it’s winter time, change your light bulbs so they’re as bright as possible to make the rooms feel more welcoming. Update your covers and throws, perhaps in light, neutral colours, to try and appeal to more viewers.
We currently operate across all London areas and hope to expand this to all areas of the United Kingdom.
First of all you need to receive a valuation to find out how much your home is worth. We recommend asking at least three different estate agents to value your home. Ask them about the services they offer, the current state of the local market, and the price you can hope you achieve. Make a plan and consider what your priorities and timescales are.
Your estate agent should accompany all viewings, but you may decide that you’d like to be present. It’s entirely up to you.
Every sale is different. Your position, the buyer’s position and how many other people are in the chain will affect how long the process takes. If your home has been realistically valued, you could expect to receive offers within the first four weeks.
Then, assuming your buyer has to apply for their mortgage the exchange of contracts normally takes between 4 and 8 weeks and completion takes between 2 and 4 weeks.
So in total you should expect anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks to complete the sale.
Conveyancing is the legal transfer of property from one owner to another. There is a lot of legal and administrative work to do before contracts can be exchanged and completed.
There is a lot to organise and co-ordinate, including legal matters, financial arrangements and regulations to comply with, so you need to use a solicitor. We can introduce you to a solicitor and offer a no sale no fee conveyancing service with a guaranteed fixed price to keep everything simple.
Get in touch with your allocated agent to discuss your requirements.
As part of the conveyancing process, your buyer’s solicitor will perform searches of Land Registry and Local Authority information in relation to your home. They will be checking for planning history and any potential developments around roads, drainage and mining near the property.
Until both solicitors receive signed contracts from the seller and the buyer (known as exchange of contracts), either party can pull out at any time and for any reason.
Your title deeds give proof of ownership of the property and will need to be transferred to the buyer as part of the conveyancing process. These are usually held by your mortgage lender, and it will be your solicitor’s responsibility to obtain these.
The contract will specify the completion day agreed by you and the buyer. In most cases the seller is asked to vacate the property by 12pm and the buyer will be able to collect the keys from the estate agent from 2pm.