Property services FAQs.

Homesys advises on and can manage value-adding refurbishment—such as kitchen updates, loft conversions or reconfiguration—before helping sell the improved property. This goes beyond listing a property in its current condition.

The sale success fee is payable only when the property sells. Refurbishment costs and project management fees are separate and set out in your written quote. Our clients typically achieve 5–10% higher sale prices than going directly to an agent.

Possibly, depending on the property and your objectives. Without a refurbishment budget, our options for improving the property are limited. We may suggest a discounted sale to a cash buyer or a minimal-cost staging package—deep cleaning, decluttering and professional photographs—for under £500. We will discuss which route suits your situation.

Our standard assisted-sale timeline is 6–12 weeks from listing to exchange. An accelerated service targets 3–6 weeks using off-market cash buyers, typically at a price 5–10% lower. Auction is another option, often taking 4–6 weeks, with uncertainty over the final price. These are indicative timelines rather than guaranteed completion dates.

You are never locked in. If you choose to hold rather than sell, you still benefit from a higher-value property. Our project management fee for the refurbishment would still apply, but the success fee on sale would not be charged.

Single-home refurbishments (kitchen, bathroom), loft conversions, rear or side extensions, full house renovations, and small-scale new builds. We do not manage large commercial developments or blocks of flats over six units.

You choose. Hands-off: we manage everything from architect coordination to contractor hiring to snagging. Hands-on: you approve key decisions and we handle the rest. Most clients prefer weekly updates and milestone approvals only.

Three layers: 1) A fixed-price contract with trusted contractors after competitive tender, 2) A contingency fund (typically 10% of build cost) for unforeseen issues like asbestos or rot, 3) No variations without your signed approval and a budget impact statement. We also hold 5% retention until snagging is complete.

This is rare with our approved network, but we have a crisis protocol. We secure the site, quantify losses, and bring in a replacement contractor from our bench within 7 days. If the original contractor was our recommendation, we cover the cost of changeover up to 5% of the contract value.

The sale success fee is 1.5–3% of the achieved sale price, depending on property value. If the property does not sell, there is no sale success fee.

Where refurbishment is needed, a separate project management fee of 10–15% of the refurbishment cost applies. We provide a written quote before work begins.

We offer three models: a percentage of build cost, typically 10–15%; a fixed fee, from £5,000 for a small refurbishment to £30,000 or more for a full development; or a day rate of £400–£600 plus expenses. We usually recommend percentage or fixed fees for cost predictability.

Illustrative example: a property valued at £300,000 has a £20,000 kitchen refurbishment and subsequently sells for £350,000. At a 15% project management fee, that fee is £3,000. A 2% sale success fee is £7,000.

Homesys fees total £10,000. After those fees and the £20,000 refurbishment cost, the illustrated net sale proceeds are £320,000.

For comparison, an as-is sale at £280,000 with £4,200 in estate-agent fees would leave £275,800. The difference in this example is £44,200.

These are hypothetical figures, not a valuation or guaranteed uplift. The comparison excludes mortgage repayment, finance costs, taxes and other transaction costs.

We do not lend directly. We can introduce you to bridging finance providers and renovation loan specialists, and we do not receive commissions from these introductions. The indicative bridging interest range in our service information is 0.5–1.5% per month; actual rates, fees and eligibility must be confirmed with the provider.

Houses (freehold) and flats (leasehold with 85+ years remaining). We work across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, though our partner network is strongest in England.

Three scenarios: 1) You expect a top-market price but refuse any refurbishment spend, 2) You need to exchange contracts in under 2 weeks, 3) Your property is in severe disrepair with no budget for improvements. In these cases, we would be upfront that we cannot help or that expectations need to change.

Yes, and we are well-suited for beginners because we manage the entire process. Many first-timers find value in our hands-off service. We do recommend a paid feasibility consultation (£500–£1,500) before committing to a full project management contract.

It begins with understanding your objectives and the proposed project. Structure, contributions, responsibilities and terms are discussed individually. There is no standard investment offer or promised return on this website.

Request a free 15-minute consultation through our contact form or call 0208 050 0875. We will ask about your property’s type, location and condition, your timeline, and whether you plan to sell, develop or both. Based on those details, we will recommend an appropriate service and provide a rough cost estimate.

We provide a free indicative valuation range based on comparable sales. For a precise valuation that includes refurbishment recommendations and value uplift projections, we offer a paid Value Audit at £500–£1,500 depending on property size.

For assisted sales with no refurbishment: within 48 hours of signed agreement. For projects requiring refurbishment: typically 2-4 weeks for planning and contractor tendering. For urgent situations (relocation, probate, financial pressure), we can accelerate to 1 week.

Homesys brings refurbishment coordination and sale support together, giving you one point of contact from identifying improvements to preparing the property for sale. Our approach combines refurbishment payback targets of 2:1 or higher with transparent cost control. Targets depend on the project and are not guaranteed returns.

Yes. Explore our existing Moseley, Finchley and Wembley Park project stories. During your consultation, you can also ask for anonymised examples with refurbishment costs, sale prices and timelines that are relevant to your property type and location.

No. We only take clients where we can add at least £20,000 in net value after our fees. If your property is already in perfect condition, priced correctly, and in a hot market, a traditional estate agent may be better and cheaper for you. We will tell you honestly if we are not the right fit.