Private sale

Selling Your Home With Propeo: What to Expect at Every Step

Selling privately doesn't mean selling alone. Propeo gives you everything you need — the tools, the guides, the documents, and the trusted partners — to take your property to market professionally and sell with confidence.

FSBO Market in the UK vs The rest of the World

Property Information Packs: What They Are and Why Propeo Includes One

The UK government is in the process of requiring all property sellers to provide a standardised pack of upfront information before a property is listed. The consultation closed in December 2025. The reform roadmap has been published. Mandatory legislation is expected, phased in from 2027–2028.

Can I List on Rightmove, OnTheMarket and Zoopla Without an Estate Agent?

Let's address this directly. Rightmove, OnTheMarket and Zoopla require a registered estate agent or approved partner to list a property. Private sellers cannot list independently on either portal. Propeo, as a property marketing platform and not a registered estate agent, does not currently offer direct Rightmove, OnTheMarket or Zoopla listings as part of the standard £149 package. That is the honest answer. Now let's talk about what it actually means — and what it doesn't.

FSBO UK 2026: How Private Property Sales Have Changed

FSBO — for sale by owner — is not a new idea. UK homeowners have been selling and letting privately for decades — but without the tools to do it properly. What changed was the internet. And with it, something more powerful — the willingness to trust a platform over a middleman.

The True Cost of Estate Agent Commission in the UK (2026)

Estate agent commission is the largest single cost of selling a property in the UK. It is expressed as a percentage — typically quoted as 1% to 1.8% plus VAT — which makes it seem affordable until you convert it into pounds. When you do, it changes how the decision feels.

Why 2026 Is the Best Time to Sell Your Home Without an Estate Agent

The UK property market in 2026 is a seller's market in a very specific sense: not a frantic one — but a market where preparation, accurate pricing, and good presentation matter more than ever. And in that environment, the seller who controls their own process has a meaningful advantage over one paying an agent to do what they can do themselves. Here's why.

How to Set an Asking Price Without an Estate Agent

Pricing is the most consequential decision in the entire sale process. An accurate asking price attracts motivated buyers quickly.

How to Negotiate Offers When Selling Privately

Receiving your first offer is an exciting moment — and potentially a stressful one. Whether it's at asking price, slightly below, or significantly below, knowing how to respond is one of the most valuable skills in the private sale process.

How to Conduct Your Own Viewings (And Do Them Well)

One of the most common anxieties about selling privately is the viewing. How do you show strangers around your home? What do you say? What if they ask questions you can't answer? What if they're difficult?