FAQ.

Firstly because the site has been fully optimised with the most common key words used by house buyers who are looking for property. The site has also been promoted in the press. You found the site and so will buyers.

Secondly because it is free and you have nothing to loose.

Thirdly because if you decide to sell your house yourself you will save thousands of pounds in Estate Agents fees.

Of course. It's only tradition that says you have to use an Estate Agent. Selling your house is very like selling you car, only you will need a solicitor to process the transaction.

You will also have to show potential buyers round yourself, but who knows your house best and who wants to sell it more, you or an Estate agent.

The best thing is that you won't have to pay an Estate Agent thounds of pounds to do what you can do yourself. You can only give it a try.

Local estate agents will give you an idea as to what similar properties are on the market at present.

Sites such as Houseprices.co.uk will tell you what properties in your postcode sold for recently.

Firstly take some digital photos of your house. You will need a photo of the front and then one for each of the rooms and outside areas you want to show on the site.

Please remember upload speeds are slower than download speeds. If you can reset your camera or resize your photos before uploading you will save time.

You will then need to take measurements of your property in either feet and inches or meters and centimeters – the site accepts both.

If you would like to include a floor plan please upload any you may already have. If you don’t have on then we suggest you visit a free online floor plan site such as Floorplanner.com and create one.  There are a number of online suppliers to choose from.

You then Register with the site and follow the instructions.

Appoint a local solicitor who specialises in house sales.

Register and then add your property as per the instructions.

When you are contacted by potential buyers make arrangements for them to view the property. Make sure you have a clear idea of what you want to show and what the potential selling points might be.

If you live alone and are uncomfortable letting people in to view your property then arrange for a relative, friend or neighour to be with you.

If your potential buyer likes the property and makes an offer, then negotiate a price acceptable to both of you.

Once agreed instruct your solicitor and give him the buyers details and the price agreed. Your solicitor will then handle the rest of the sale through to completion.

No, as of 20.5.10 the requirement to have a HIPS pack has been suspended.

Ensure you have an appropriate Tenancy Agreement available. Please discuss this with a solicitor if you are new to letting.

Add your property to the site as per the instructions.

When you are contacted by potential tenants make arrangements for them to view the property. Make sure you have a clear idea of what you want to show and what the potential letting points might be.

If you live alone and are uncomfortable letting people in to view your property then arrange for a relative, friend or neighour to be with you.

If your potential tennant likes the property and makes an rental offer then negotiate a rent between you. Once agreed complete and sign two copies of your Tenancy Agreement. Alternatively instruct your solicitor to handle the agreement.

Yes you can. Be aware though that if you sell the property through the site then you may still be liable for the estate agent fees. Please discuss this with your estate agent if you have appointed one.

Of course. Login into the site again and select Edit next to your property.

Please do.

Please login and press delete next to your listed property. If you don’t remove the property you will continue to receive calls. The site will not assume responsibility for this.

If you let your property on a short term lease you can take the property off line for the period by switching off the 'Live' green tick on the My Properties page. The green tick will change in to a Red Cross to show the advert has been suspended.