Springbok Properties is one of the largest and best-known quick sale companies in the UK, founded in 2012 and headquartered in Manchester. They are members of both The Property Ombudsman and the National Association of Property Buyers, have completed a very large volume of transactions, and hold more independent reviews than almost anyone else in the sector. They offer several routes to sale rather than a single product, which is their main structural difference from Bettermove, and understanding which route you are being offered is the most important thing to establish before you proceed.
Springbok Properties: key facts and figures
Springbok Properties was founded in 2012 by Shepherd Ncube and is headquartered in Manchester, operating across England, Wales and Scotland. They are members of The Property Ombudsman (TPO) and the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB), and are additionally registered with Trading Standards, the ICO and the Federation of Small Businesses. They report over 19,000 completed sales and more than 11,700 verified reviews across Trustpilot, Google and allAgents, which makes them one of the most extensively reviewed companies in the quick sale sector. They offer sellers a choice of routes rather than a single fixed product.
Understanding the different routes
Springbok market several distinct routes to sale, including a direct cash purchase and marketed options that aim closer to open market value over a longer period. These are meaningfully different propositions: a cash purchase gives certainty and speed at a discount, while a marketed route targets a higher figure but depends on finding a buyer. Neither is inherently better, but they suit different circumstances, and the timeline and certainty attached to each are very different. Ask at the first conversation which route is being quoted, and get the answer in writing.
What Springbok do well
- Very large transaction volume, with over 19,000 reported completed sales
- TPO and NAPB members, plus Trading Standards, ICO and FSB registration
- Over 11,700 verified reviews across Trustpilot, Google and allAgents
- Multiple gold awards from allAgents for customer service
- Coverage across England, Wales and Scotland, wider than most competitors
- Choice of routes, so sellers can weigh speed against price
What to watch out for
- Establish clearly which route you are being offered, cash purchase and marketed sale are very different propositions
- Fees are not published on the website and depend on the route and circumstances, so ask for them in writing
- Survey transparency: ask whether they will share the full RICS report
- No publicly advertised price match guarantee
- With a large operation, the experience can feel less personal than a smaller specialist
Springbok vs Bettermove: how they compare
Both companies are regulated by the same bodies and both offer sellers a fast route to completion. The main differences are in the structure of what is offered: Springbok provide a broader menu of routes and cover Scotland, while Bettermove focus on two clearly defined routes, publish a written Price Promise, and share the full survey report as standard.
| Side-by-side comparison | Springbok Properties | Bettermove |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2014 |
| TPO member | ✓ | ✓ |
| NAPB member | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trustpilot score | 4.5 ★ (approx. 6,340 reviews) | 4.6 ★ (c. 2,360 reviews) |
| Geographic coverage | England, Wales & Scotland | England & Wales |
| Routes offered | Multiple, including cash and marketed | Cash purchase or investor network |
| Fees to seller | Confirm in writing | None |
| Full survey report shared | Ask directly | ✓ Standard |
| Price Promise | ✗ | ✓ Written guarantee |
Figures correct as at September 2026. Trustpilot scores and review counts change frequently — please check both companies’ current profiles before making a decision.
What the Trustpilot scores tell you
Springbok have accumulated roughly 6,340 Trustpilot reviews, around three times Bettermove’s volume, which reflects their much larger transaction count. Their score sits at approximately 4.5 against Bettermove’s 4.6. Both are strong ratings from substantial samples, and both companies clearly satisfy the large majority of their sellers. The difference is worth noting but should not be over-interpreted: at these volumes, both scores represent thousands of positive experiences. What matters more when choosing is which route you are being offered and what is guaranteed in writing.
“With any company offering more than one route to sale, the single most useful question is: which one am I being quoted, and what happens if it doesn’t work? Get the answer in writing before you commit.”
Rory, Operations Manager, Bettermove
Bettermove’s verdict
Springbok Properties are a substantial, properly regulated operator with a very large body of independent reviews behind them. If you are selling in Scotland, they are one of the few regulated buyers with genuine coverage there. For sellers in England and Wales, both companies are credible options. Our advice is the same as always: get written offers from both, establish exactly which route each offer relates to, ask both whether they will share the full survey report, and use Bettermove’s Price Promise as a backstop. If their offer is higher, tell us and we will match it.
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