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Selling Your Home Yourself in the UK: Tips and Pitfalls

Possible, but pricing and progression are the hard parts.

Selling Your Home Yourself in the UK: Tips and Pitfalls Residential Property Services in London

Updated October 2026 · Fraser Bond

Selling · Private sale

Selling without an agent

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In short: You can legally sell your own home without an estate agent. You'll need to price it from sold evidence, get an EPC, take good photos and write a listing; the main portals only accept agents, so many private sellers use an online agent to list. You'll handle viewings, negotiate offers, check buyers' finances and chase the chain with your solicitor. Agents earn their fee mainly by achieving a higher price and keeping sales together, so compare what you'd save with the risk of a lower price or a fall-through.

Frequently asked questions

Can I list on Rightmove myself?

Not directly; portals list through agents.

Do I still need a solicitor?

Yes.

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