Frequently Asked Questions

Answer: That depends on how you choose to sell. Even if you choose our free option, you’ll get everything you need to sell your home — including a listing, a team of experts, and we’ll even negotiate with buyers to get you the best possible price. You can choose optional extras, or one of our bundles which gives you lots of our services with some great savings. Premium listing? Hosted viewings? It really is your choice. Take a look: https://www.purplebricks.co.uk/sell-my-house

Answer: We offer a comprehensive service including professional advice and support from a Local Property Expert who will visit your property and do everything to get your property live to the market. We offer a range of comprehensive lettings packages. Click here to find our more.

Answer: Should your property be on the market longer than expected, we will help you review your options and conduct a full marketing review of your property every 28 days. We look at everything such as all of your previous viewings and feedback, ways to boost your viewings and we will re-evaluate the local market including details of what is selling in the area.

Answer: Should your property be on the market longer than expected, we will help you review your options and conduct a full marketing review of your property every 28 days. We look at everything such as all of your previous viewings and feedback, ways to boost your viewings and we will re-evaluate the local market including details of what is letting in the area. You will not be liable for any fees.

Answer: We’re here to help you achieve the best possible price. That’s why, even with our free service, we will help with negotiations and don’t forget, “my purplebricks” has been built to make sure we generate more interest from buyers/tenants and create competition when it comes to price. We judge our success on the basis of achieving the top price for our customers in a transparent way.

Answer: Yes, you can still use Purplebricks. You can choose to instruct us straight away and set the date for your marketing to start as the day your current agreement comes to an end. You could also instruct us as an additional agent, subject to the terms of your existing agency agreement.

Answer: No. We will not share any of your personal details and they will not be visible to the other party when you are communicating through “my purplebricks.com”. We do however provide your name and contact number to the opposing party when a viewing is arranged, just in case you need to communicate on the day, before the viewing takes place (unless you are selling/letting and have chosen Purplebricks to take care of your viewings. In these instances, we provide the name and number of the local agent).

Answer: You can view our Service Agreement by clicking here. The agreement with Purplebricks is not all about us, but what we offer and what we promise to do.

Answer: We are proud of our reviews — we always want to hear our customers thoughts. That means the good, the bad, and the ugly — that’s what helps us grow. We check all of our reviews to ensure they are from genuine customers and will follow Trustpilot’s procedures where we find any fake review, which is not from a genuine customer who has experienced our service.

Answer Great question! Our guide explains how Purplebricks works.

Answer: You can arrange a valuation with one of our local agents on our website. Simply enter your property address, select a date and time, provide your contact details and we'll be in touch. Book a valuation

Answer: Registering with Purplebricks only takes a few minutes. Click here to start the process. You will be asked to enter some basic information about yourself (including your title, name, address, e-mail address and contact numbers) and also if you are looking to sell, let, buy or rent a property. You can then set-up a password and you are ready to go! Just to confirm there is no charge at all to register and we will never spam you.

Answer: Well, if you sell your home for free you won’t have any fees to pay — not a penny, not a pound. If you choose any of our optional extras or one of our packages, you’ll have two options. You can either pay upfront or pay in instalments, with Paypal’s Pay in 3. Not sure what’s right for you? Your local agent can answer any questions you might have.

Answer: The information you provide to make a purchase will not be stored by us. This information will be stored by Barclaycard (our payment provider) and only when you take advantage of a further product or service will you get the choice to use the same card details. We will then securely obtain this information back from Barclaycard.

Answer: It only takes a few clicks. Simply press the “REVIEW ADVERT” button, and you’ll be able to make sure it’s right for you. Remember, our free option lets you upload your own photos — or you can choose professional photography. It’s up to you. Either way, you’ll be online in just a few clicks.

Answer: If you are selling a property then the Purplebricks for sale board is included in the price (including the delivery and erection of the board). If you require a replacement board or would like one for your rental property, the cost is £60 plus VAT.

Answer: Yes. All you need to do is select an alternative date and time in the live diary and this will either be confirmed immediately as an instant booking or be subject to approval by the opposing party.

Answer: You will be able to see everything with a click — and we think that’s what sets us apart. You can see the second a viewing is booked, feedback provided/requested or an offer made. We will automatically seek feedback from anyone who has viewed your property. You will be the first person to receive the feedback and advice in terms of what it means for your marketing. With offers, you can accept or reject them, or pass them to us to deal with at no extra cost (if you are the seller or landlord). It’s just a better way to buy, sell, and rent homes.

Conducting your own viewings is a great way to sell your home. You can answer any questions direct, and share what makes your house a home.

It’s also important you know how to stay safe and conduct viewings in a way you are comfortable with. This is exactly the same as when inviting anybody into your home, such as a tradesperson.

You should note we do not conduct background or identity checks on viewers - we only conduct identity checks (for the purpose of anti-money laundering regulation) at the point you have accepted an offer.

Here are a few tips to stay safe and avoid disappointment:

• Engage in some communication with the viewer through the Online Platform before they come to your property.
• Use this communication to understand their situation and how ready they are to buy.
• Also use this communication to understand any expectations of the visit, and to set any “ground rules”. For example, let them know if you need to finish by a certain time, or don’t want them to take photos or videos.
• If you are at all uncomfortable, or don’t think the buyer is credible, remember: there is no obligation to accept a viewing request or conduct a viewing.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that the property is ready and prepared for the viewing, and in a safe condition.
• Don’t let anyone in your home if you don’t have a booked viewing with them.
• Let a family member or friend know you have a viewing. You can arrange to message them at a set time to let them know it has taken place successfully. If you haven’t messaged, they can follow up with you or the authorities to make sure all is well.
• Or you can schedule the viewing for a time when a family member or friend can be there with you.
• Secure your valuables and medications beforehand, so you have peace of mind they won’t be touched.
• Have a plan (“If this happens, I’ll do this, then this…”), including how you can get out if you need to.
• Let the viewer walk ahead of you, to maintain visual contact.
• Call for help if you feel unsafe. Only the emergency services are in a position to respond to an emergency quickly.

If there is anything you think we should know about a viewer, including to report any inappropriate behaviour, please tell your Account Manager.