In our recent article “The System Is Broken”: Frustrated Homeowners Review the UK Property Sales Process, we looked at common complaints from frustrated pr
operty owners who have experienced difficulty selling their house to establish the biggest problems people who have difficulty selling their property face in the UK.
The conclusions we drew from the complaints echo our own beliefs: Buying or selling a home in England and Wales can be a slow, uncertain, and expensive gamble — and the public is tired of it.
From buyers pulling out at the last minute to months of delay from solicitors and chains collapsing overnight, the UK’s traditional home-selling process has earned its reputation as a stressful and costly nightmare.
But we are an estate agency that’s not just listening — we’re changing the game.
National Residential: A Modern Solution for a Broken Market
We are a specialist online estate agency that has transformed our sales model to counter the most common problems plaguing the UK market. While many high street agents continue to operate in outdated ways, National Residential uses modern methods to secure sales quickly, safely, and at the best possible price — without the usual stress.
Here’s how we’re different:
1. No More Last-Minute Pull-Outs
One of the biggest frustrations for sellers is buyers pulling out without warning — and without consequences. At National Residential, that simply doesn’t happen.
Every buyer is secured with a non-refundable deposit, meaning once the hammer falls, the buyer is committed. No backtracking, no re-negotiating, no chains collapsing days before completion.
2. Auctions That Work for Everyone — Including Mortgage Buyers
Unlike traditional auctions that require completion within 28 days (often too fast for those using mortgages), National Residential’s 56-day modern auction model gives buyers time to arrange finance — while still protecting sellers with a firm, enforceable commitment.
That makes the process inclusive and secure, opening up your property to a wider pool of serious buyers.
3. Low Starting Prices to Attract the Maximum Interest
While high street agents often price homes too high to win instructions — only to reduce the price later — National Residential does the opposite.
They start low to spark interest, then create competition among buyers. This drives the price up to the highest figure the market is truly willing to pay, often surpassing expectations. It’s a pricing strategy that works — fast.
4. Maximum Exposure on the UK’s Biggest Portals
Every property is advertised on Rightmove, Zoopla, and other leading platforms, ensuring your listing reaches the widest possible audience from day one. More eyes mean more offers, and that means more money in your pocket.
5. A Fast Track Through Legal and Surveying Hurdles
Legal delays are a major headache in most property transactions. National Residential tackles this head-on by working with a trusted panel of independent solicitors who are legally bound to act in your interest but agree to prioritise National Residential clients — cutting weeks off the typical conveyancing timeline.
They also have established relationships with trusted surveyors, engineers and builders. If a dispute arises from a survey or if work is needed, their team can step in to get fast answers and fast solutions — keeping the sale on track.
The Results Speak for Themselves
National Residential has helped thousands of sellers avoid the stress, cost and delays of the traditional system. Whether you’ve had a sale fall through, are stuck in a collapsing chain, or simply need to sell a home that needs work — their model removes risk, removes hassle, and puts money in your bank faster.
Want a Fast, Secured Sale With No Financial Risk?
If you’ve had enough of:
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Buyers changing their mind
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Endless delays from solicitors
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Inflated valuations that go nowhere
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Sales falling apart days before exchange
…then it’s time to talk to National Residential.
Get a guaranteed, no-obligation valuation, benefit from a no sale, no fee promise, and discover how their proven system can get your property sold fast, securely, and for the best price possible — even if it needs work.
The process of buying and selling property in England and Wales has come under fierce criticism from frustrated homeowners who say the current system is outdated, expensive, and emotionally draining.
Let’s take a moment to say what so few ever do – thank you, landlords. You’ve stood strong through year after year of government intervention, legislative shifts, financial penalties, and relentless negativity from the media and political class. And yet, through it all, you’ve continued to provide the backbone of housing in the UK – despite every obstacle that’s been thrown in your path.
As has been widely reported, UK landlords are leaving the Private Rented Sector (PRS) for many reasons. From Section 24 and dwindling profits to tenant pressure groups and legislitative interventions – landlords all over the UK have had enough.
In England and Wales, leasehold ownership grants you rights to a property for a fixed term, but not the land it stands on. When a lease runs out the buildings on the land become the property of the freehold (land) owner. Most flats in England and Wales are leasehold.
What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage?
Waiting for viewings can be a stressful, and despairing time. Buyers are expected to present their properties to get the most from viewings and are often encouraged to declutter and/or to depersonalise and/or to keep properties clinically clean for viewings. While all those suggestions are excellent (see below for more of the same), keeping a home in pristine condition can be expensive, time consuming and stressful. It’s no wonder most people would prefer lots of viewings in a short time frame than maintaining often impractical and inconvenient standards over prolonged periods because of a lack of viewings. 
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