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Properties for Sale in the UK
Find your next home on Proptino. Search houses and flats for sale across the UK — from first homes to family houses — and contact the seller or agent directly. No need to wait for an agent to call you back.
Selling? List your property free for 30 days and deal with buyers yourself.
Short answer: Proptino lists houses and flats for sale across the UK from private sellers and agents. Browse the listings, compare prices, and contact the seller or agent directly from the property page — buying through a private seller works the same way, with a conveyancer handling the legal work.
Properties for Sale by Location
Short answer: start with homes for sale in the UK, or browse Proptino listings in 12 more countries — from Ireland and Spain to Australia, Canada and the UAE.
How to Buy a House in the UK
Short answer: the process usually runs: work out your budget, get a Mortgage in Principle, search and view homes, make an offer, instruct a conveyancer, arrange your mortgage and survey, then exchange contracts and complete. The whole journey takes around seven months on average, though first-time buyers with no chain often move faster.
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Work out your budget
Your deposit plus what a lender will lend you sets your price range. Most lenders ask for at least a 5% deposit.
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Get a Mortgage in Principle
A lender's statement of how much it may lend you. It shows sellers and agents you are serious.
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Search and view
Compare homes in your budget, check sold prices nearby, and view in person before you offer. Our house viewing checklist covers what to look for.
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Make an offer
Offers go through the estate agent, or directly to a private seller on Proptino. In England and Wales an offer is not legally binding until exchange.
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Instruct a conveyancer
A solicitor or licensed conveyancer handles the legal work: title, searches, contracts and registration. Get conveyancing quotes before you accept an offer so the sale doesn't stall.
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Arrange your mortgage and survey
The lender values the home; a survey checks its condition. See how much a house survey costs.
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Exchange and complete
Contracts are exchanged, the deposit is paid, and on completion day you get the keys.
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Not sure when to start?
Read our guide to the best time to buy a house in the UK, and the questions to ask when viewing a property.
Buying Your First Home
Short answer: most first-time buyers start with a 5–10% deposit. A Lifetime ISA (LISA) helps if you are under 40: save up to £4,000 a year and the government adds a 25% bonus, up to £1,000 a year, for a first home costing £450,000 or less.
In England and Northern Ireland, first-time buyers pay no stamp duty on the first £300,000 of a purchase priced up to £500,000, then 5% on the portion between £300,001 and £500,000. Scotland and Wales have their own property taxes (LBTT and LTT) with separate first-time buyer reliefs. Budget for the rest too: conveyancing, survey, mortgage fees and moving costs typically add a few thousand pounds on top of the deposit.
Before you offer, run the numbers with Proptino's free instant online valuation to sense-check the asking price, and read the first-time buyer mistakes to avoid.
What to Check Before You Offer
Short answer: check sold prices nearby, the tenure, the chain position, the condition and the running costs before you commit to a price.
- Sold prices nearby. Check what similar homes actually sold for, not just asking prices. Proptino's free online valuation gives you an instant estimate.
- Tenure. Freehold or leasehold — and for leasehold, the years left on the lease, service charge and ground rent.
- Chain. A home with no onward chain usually completes faster.
- Condition. A survey finds the problems you can't see on a viewing — roof, damp, electrics, structure.
- Running costs. Council tax band, EPC rating, heating type and service charges.
Buyer Guides and Advice
Plain-English guides from the Proptino blog, written for UK buyers.
Best Time to Buy a House in the UK
Seasons, market data and timing — when buying conditions tend to favour buyers, and when they don't.
Cheapest Places to Buy a House in the UK
Where your budget goes furthest, based on the latest UK house price data.
First-Time Buyer Mistakes to Avoid
The common errors that cost first-time buyers money — and how to sidestep them.
House Viewing Checklist
What to check room by room when you view a property, so nothing is missed.
How Much Does a House Survey Cost?
Survey types, typical costs and which level of survey a property needs.
Questions to Ask When Viewing a Property
The questions that reveal why a home is really being sold — and what it will cost to run.
Selling or Buying? Proptino Can Help
Every service below is part of Proptino property services — free tools and partner quotes for each step of a sale.
Sell or Let for Free
List a house, flat, room or commercial property for sale or to rent — free for 30 days, enquiries straight to you.
Free Instant Valuation
Enter your property details and get an instant estimate of what your home could sell for.
Conveyancing Quotes
Compare quotes for the legal work of buying or selling from Proptino's conveyancing partners.
Find a Local Agent
Prefer to sell through an agent? Browse estate and letting agents in our UK directory.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I search for houses for sale on Proptino?
Use the search filters for location, price, bedrooms and property type. You can browse homes for sale across the UK, then contact the seller or agent directly from the listing.
Can I buy a house directly from the owner on Proptino?
Yes. Many homes on Proptino are listed by private sellers. You deal with the seller directly, and a conveyancer handles the legal work once your offer is accepted.
Do I need a mortgage before I start looking?
Not to browse, but get a Mortgage in Principle before you offer. It tells you your budget and shows sellers you can proceed.
What does it cost to buy a house in the UK?
Beyond the deposit, budget for stamp duty (where it applies), conveyancing fees, a survey, mortgage fees and moving costs. In England and Northern Ireland, first-time buyers pay no stamp duty on the first £300,000 of a purchase priced up to £500,000.
Can I sell my house on Proptino?
Yes. List your property free for 30 days — set your price, photos and wording, and deal with buyers directly. Paid packages are optional if you want more visibility.
Where can I get a valuation before I buy or sell?
Use Proptino's free instant online valuation for a quick estimate, then compare it with a local agent's market appraisal. Our guide explains how property valuation works.
Ready to Find Your Home — or Sell Yours?
Search homes for sale across the UK, check what your own home is worth, or list your property free for 30 days and deal with buyers directly.