Frequently Asked Questions

Costs

How much will it cost to advertise with Homes in Southport?

The Deluxe Package is just £39 and the Premium Package which includes a For Sale Board is just £69.

There are no further costs, no commission, no final payment fees and no other surcharges payable.

For Sale Board

Do I need a For Sale Board?

A For Sale Board outside your home will greatly assist with the marketing of your property to attract buyers who may live or work nearby. Our Premium Package offers one of our Homes in Southport For Sale Boards, complete with Post, Fixings, and installation within the next 7 days.

Attracting Buyers

How do buyers find this Web site?

Homes in Southport have listings in various Internet Portals and Directories on the World Wide Web, all working to bring prospective buyers to the Homes in Southport website. Homes in Southport also invest in advertisements with Search Engines such as Google, Yahoo, Microsoft Network and others to ensure that buyers can find the Homes in Southport website, and more importantly, your property.

Advertising my Property

How long can I advertise my property with Homes in Southport for?

Your property will be on the Homes in Southport website until it is SOLD, or until you decide to remove your advertisement. There are no charges that will be added throughout this time, no matter how long your property is listed for. Please advise Homes in Southport by emailing sold@homesinsouthport.co.uk once you have exchanged contracts on your property. The Homes in Southport team will review customer accounts periodically and reserve the right to discontinue the advertising in the event that we have reason to believe the property is no longer for sale.

Property Valuation

How do I value my property?

Websites such as http://www.nethouseprices.com offer free access to UK House Price data from the Land Registry. Sites such as these enable you to research recent selling prices that neighbours and homes that are similar to yours have achieved. Local Surveyors will be able to offer valuation services on your property with the cost depending on the level of service required.

Estate Agents

Is there a legal requirement to have an Estate Agent?

No. There is no law that requires you to use an Estate Agent to sell your property. Once you have found a buyer through the Homes in Southport website, simply contact your solicitor who will be able to take care of all the legal work.

Is it possible to list my property with Homes in Southport whilst I am already with an Estate Agent?

Homes in Southport are Publishers and not Estate Agents. If your contract is a Sole Selling Rights Contract, then you are still allowed to use our services at Homes in Southport to attract additional interest for your property, however commission would still be payable to the Estate Agent even if the buyer is found through Homes in Southport.

If your contract with your existing Estate Agent is a Sole Agency Contract, then you are allowed to use our service to find your own buyer and not pay commission to the Estate Agent if the buyer is found through Homes in Southport. We recommend that you advise your Estate Agent that you are also selling privately elsewhere as a matter of courtesy.

Areas covered by Homes in Southport

Do you cover other areas in the UK apart from Southport?

No. As our company name suggests, Homes in Southport only cover Southport and the local surrounding areas. Homes in Southport are therefore able to offer a dedicated local service.

Payment

Do I have to pay now?

Yes. Homes in Southport use a PayPal Payment process to complete your advertisement listing. Your property listing will then be active on the Homes in Southport website.

Security

Are my personal details secure?

Homes in Southport are registered under the Data Protection Act and we take great care to protect your privacy and personal data. Homes in Southport use Paypal for the Payment Process, and we do not have access to your Credit / Debit Card Details. More Details on PayPal Security can be found at https://www.paypal.com.

Further Questions

Please do not hesitate to contact Customer Services at Customer.Services@homesinsouthport.co.uk if you have any further questions. Your questions are important to us, and we will respond to your query as soon as possible.