{"id":284,"date":"2019-03-29T16:19:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-29T16:19:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/blog\/?p=284"},"modified":"2019-05-23T16:51:16","modified_gmt":"2019-05-23T15:51:16","slug":"buying-a-house-with-cash-pros-and-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/blog\/buying-a-house-with-cash-pros-and-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying a House With Cash Pros and Cons"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, paying for a house with cash is becoming increasingly popular for both buyers and sellers alike. However, buying a house with cash isn\u2019t for everyone and it is up to the person selling whether they want to accept cash buyers. You may find that some even state they only want cash buyers to put in an offer on their home, as it often means the sale will go through much quicker. But, like with anything, when buying or selling a house to a cash buyer, there are pros and cons.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What is a cash buyer?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The meaning of a cash buyer is often misunderstood, with some thinking that a cash buyer is someone can afford to buy a house without a mortgage, but only once they have sold their current house to acquire funds. This isn\u2019t correct; if a buyer doesn\u2019t have the cash readily available at the time of putting in an offer on a house, they are <strong>not cash buyers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The official definition of a cash buyer is:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em><strong>\u201cSomeone who is able to buy, without needing to take out a loan or mortgage.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div id=\"attachment_293\" style=\"width: 746px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-293\" class=\"wp-image-293 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/cash-buyers-house-chain.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"491\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: 5 second Studio \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Thinking about selling\/buying a house with cash? The pros and cons:<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><strong>The advantages:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>The process is much faster<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Often when a cash offer is accepted on a home, the sale is almost guaranteed to go ahead, and often much faster too. This is highly beneficial in comparison to other methods, as you are able to cut out the middle man \u2013 the bank in this instance. If a person needs to secure a mortgage or loan from the bank, it is not instantaneous; they can expect to <a href=\"https:\/\/hoa.org.uk\/advice\/guides-for-homeowners\/i-am-buying\/long-take-get-mortgage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wait around a month<\/a> from application (typically between 18-40 days). A cash buyer, on the other hand, are ready to move in almost immediately and can be in their new home in a matter of weeks, once the legal checks and surveys are completed.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, banks are often the source of great uncertainty when selling a house, as according to <a href=\"https:\/\/hoa.org.uk\/2018\/05\/selling-pain-points\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">research by the HomeOwners Alliance<\/a>, just under a third of sales collapse due to the buyer&#8217;s finances not being in order. As a result, accepting a cash offer can considerably reduce the amount of stress of the financial transaction, where you may otherwise be worrying whether the seller can raise the correct funds by the completion date.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3>T<strong>here is no complicated house chain <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When buying a house with cash, there is no complicated house chain involved. This means the buyer doesn\u2019t have to wait until someone else has purchased their property \u2013 highly beneficial. Further research by the HomeOwners Alliance found that one in five sales collapsed after a sale further up the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/blog\/guide-to-property-chains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">property chain<\/a> fell through \u2013 the last thing you need, as a vendor, leaving you at risk of losing the house you are wanting to move into. Therefore, if you are looking for a speedy sale, a cash buyer who isn\u2019t tied down to a property chain is ideal for securing a successful deal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><em>If you are struggling to find a cash buyer, we can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/sell-house-fast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">give you money for your house<\/a> and complete within 7 to 28 days. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get in touch with us<\/a> to find out more about what we can do for you here at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fast Sale Homes<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>More security <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When purchasing a house of your own, whether it\u2019s for the first time or you are moving elsewhere, you must think about whether you can afford to move. For instance, ask yourself: am I able meet my mortgage repayments each month after the purchase? Think carefully, otherwise you may face repossession or, even worse, homelessness.<\/p>\n<p>However, if you are in a position to buy a house outright with cash, it means that if you lose your job or get in some financial difficulty, you already own the property and do not need to worry about losing your home. So, regardless of how bad things may get financially, you are guaranteed a place to lay your head at night.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_289\" style=\"width: 746px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-289\" class=\"wp-image-289 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/cash-buyers-sold.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"736\" height=\"492\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-289\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo credit: Alicia G. Monedero \/ Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>The disadvantages: <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Cash offers are often less<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is a known fact that cash buyers tend to put in an offer that is below the asking price, in the hope it will be accepted because it is a faster process and more beneficial to those selling their home. Some property sellers decline cash offers because the offer has simply not been close enough to the asking price. However, if you are looking for a chain-free, quick house sale that is less likely to fall\/encounter any problems, cash buyers are the perfect option for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Is something wrong?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Some potential buyers get put off when estate agents specifically ask for \u201ccash buyers only\u201d as they believe it could be a sign that there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisismoney.co.uk\/money\/experts\/article-2661220\/Why-estate-agents-ask-cash-buyers-Is-sign-wrong-property.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">something wrong with the property<\/a>. But there are several reasons why a seller could specify they would like cash buyers for their property.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For example, chief executive of the HomeOwners Alliance Paula Higgins said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf a homeowner has found their dream property and has been given an ultimatum, for example that they have to be able to buy in the next three months &#8211; they may ask for cash buyers for their existing property to make sure the process goes quickly, and they don&#8217;t lose the property they want to purchase.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>So if you see this, do not be put off if you are in the position to do so, as it can be incredibly useful for both parties \u2013 buyers and sellers alike.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>Loss liquidity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It may seem simple, but remember, if you wish to buy a home outright, you must make sure you still have enough money to cover other living costs and utilities, such as food, drink and any house bills. If you have the funds to buy a house in full and will still have enough disposable income left over, it may be a great financial move for you.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Feature image credit:\u00a0Ink Drop \/ Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nowadays, paying for a house with cash is becoming increasingly popular for both buyers and sellers alike. However, buying a house with cash isn\u2019t for everyone and it is up to the person selling whether they want to accept cash buyers. You may find that some even state they only want cash buyers to put in an offer on their home, as it often means the sale will go through much quicker. But, like with anything, when buying or selling a house to a cash buyer, there are pros and cons. What is a cash buyer? 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