HOW IT WORKS
A clear plan. Agreed together.
Every property and situation is different. These five stages explain how an Assisted Sale can work when it is appropriate.
The five stages of an Assisted Sale
01 · Property Assessment
We start by looking at your property, its condition, approximate value and your circumstances. We also discuss what you want to achieve, your preferred selling timescale and whether an Assisted Sale is likely to be suitable.
02 · Proposed Solution
If an Assisted Sale appears suitable, we outline the improvements, repairs, presentation or marketing that could help. We also explain the estimated budget, how the works could be funded and the proposed financial arrangement.
03 · Written Agreement
Nothing proceeds until the proposed works, budget, responsibilities, repayment of funded costs and the financial settlement are set out and agreed with you in writing. You should have the opportunity to obtain independent legal advice before signing.
04 · Improvements & Marketing
Once agreed, Property LifeSavers can arrange or fund the specified works. When the property is ready, it is prepared and marketed for sale in accordance with the agreed plan.
05 · Property Sale & Settlement
When a buyer is found, the normal conveyancing process applies. On completion, the mortgage and other amounts due are dealt with, agreed funded costs and fees are repaid, and the remaining proceeds are distributed according to the written agreement.
What to have ready for the first conversation
- The property postcode or address and a brief description of its condition.
- An approximate value, if you have one. An estimate is enough at this stage.
- Your reason for selling, preferred timescale and any important deadlines.
- An approximate mortgage balance, if known and if you wish to share it.
Please do not send bank details, identity documents, account numbers or sensitive personal records with your initial enquiry.
Before you agree to proceed
Ask for the proposed costs, responsibilities and settlement terms in writing. Take time to understand what happens if works cost more, a buyer withdraws or the sale does not complete. Independent legal advice can help you assess the agreement.
An assessment does not mean your property has been accepted for an Assisted Sale. Price, timing, additional proceeds and completion remain uncertain.
See If Your Property Qualifies
Tell us about your property, the work it may need and your selling timescale. We’ll assess whether an Assisted Sale could be suitable for your circumstances.