Homes needing work
Sell your London home as it is, or after the right works
A home that needs renovation can still sell well in London, because many buyers want to put their own stamp on a property. The question is whether any work before sale adds more than it costs. We show you both routes with evidence, then market to the buyers most likely to pay.
- Sell as is or improve first, compared
- Priced against similar unmodernised sales
- Marketed to buyers who want a project
Homes needing work
Get my sale options
Two quick steps. It takes about a minute.
Sole-mandate, single-side
No dual-agency on any transaction. Conflicts disclosed in writing.
Discretion by default
Off-market sourcing, alias representation, NDA-ready.
Audit-ready paper trail
Mandate, briefs, memos and closing dossier — written, signed, archived.
Outcomes
How we approach a renovation sale
Honest comparables
Priced against homes sold in similar condition, not against fully refurbished neighbours.
Works worth doing
Small, low-cost improvements such as clearing, cleaning and simple repairs considered against their likely return.
The right buyers
Owner-occupiers wanting a project, builders and investors reached through the right channels.
Potential shown clearly
Floor plans and, where helpful, an indication of what may be possible, with planning questions left to professionals.
Get your options for a home that needs work
How it works
4 steps, one adviser
- 1
Valuation visit
Condition reviewed and evidence for both routes gathered.
- 2
Choose the route
Sell as it is, or do limited works first.
- 3
Market
To project buyers and investors, with clear information on condition.
- 4
Sell and progress
Offers negotiated and the sale managed through surveys and legal work.
Market evidence
The London market, from the registry
£560,000
Median sale price
Aug 2025 to Aug 2026
36,006
Registered sales in 12 months
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
-3.4%
Median price change
vs the previous 12 months
Registry data for London as a whole. See sold prices by area.
Why Belgrave
How we compare
| Aspect | Belgrave Estates | Typical high-street approach |
|---|---|---|
| Who you deal with | One named senior advisor from first call to completion | Handed between valuer, negotiator and progression team |
| Conflicts of interest | Single-side representation; conflicts disclosed in writing | Often acts for both sides of the same deal |
| Fees | Fee model disclosed in writing before you sign anything | Headline rate, extras discovered later |
| Discretion | Off-market and NDA-ready campaigns available | Portal-first by default |
| Paper trail | Mandate, briefs and closing dossier written and archived | Calls and emails, little written record |
How our fees work
Fees disclosed in writing before the mandate starts. Our conduct and fees.
After you enquire
What happens next
- 01
A senior adviser reads it
Your request goes to a senior adviser on the right desk, not a call centre or an automated sequence.
- 02
A personal reply within one working day
By phone, WhatsApp or email, whichever you prefer. Tell us a good time and we will keep to it.
- 03
A clear plan, no obligation
You get our view and the next steps in plain terms. Whether to go ahead is entirely your decision.
Should I renovate before selling?
Often not in full. Major works take time and money and buyers may want different choices. Simple preparation can help. We compare the likely outcome of each route with evidence.
Will buyers be able to get a mortgage?
It depends on the condition. Some homes are not mortgageable until certain works are done, which limits buyers to cash purchasers. We tell you at the valuation if this may apply.
Do you buy houses that need work?
No. Belgrave is an agency. We find a buyer on the open market rather than buying the property ourselves.
Can you indicate what planning permission might allow?
We can point to similar extensions nearby, but planning advice should come from an architect or planning consultant. We do not promise any permission.
What if the survey finds problems?
We prepare for it by describing the condition honestly up front, which reduces renegotiation later. If issues arise, we negotiate on evidence.
Can you sell an inherited or empty house that needs work?
Yes. We often handle empty homes and can arrange access, clearing and security around the sale.
Is the valuation free?
Yes. It is free with no obligation to instruct us.
Still deciding? Ask a senior adviser directly.
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Ready when you are
Get your options for a home that needs work
As is versus improved, priced with evidence and set out in writing. No obligation.
- No obligation, ever
- A personal reply within one working day
- One named senior partner throughout
Private and discreet. Your details are never sold, shared or added to a marketing list.