Sell your house fast
in the South West.
From Bristol and Bath to Gloucester, Swindon, Bournemouth, Plymouth, Exeter and the Cornish coast, Bettermove buys houses across the South West for cash. A firm offer within 24 hours, completion in as little as 7 days, and no fees, whatever the property or the postcode.
Sell your house fast in Bristol, Plymouth and across the South West
Average prices from the ONS, July 2026. Open a city guide for street-level prices, timescales and what a cash offer looks like there.
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House prices in the South West in 2026
The South West has flattened out after the pandemic-era surge in demand for coastal and country homes. The regional average was £302,298 in July 2026, down 0.2% on the year, still above the UK average of £273,000. Gloucester (+4.9%), Weston-super-Mare (+3.8%), Swindon (+2.6%) and Bristol (+2.1%) grew, while Bournemouth (−1.9%), Exeter (−1.7%), Torbay (−1.6%) and Cornwall (−0.7%) slipped as the second-home and relocation demand of recent years eased.
That matters if you own in a coastal or holiday-let area, where sales have slowed and buyers are more cautious. A long listing risks price cuts and a chain that depends on a buyer selling elsewhere first. A fixed cash offer, agreed on day one and completed on your date, removes that uncertainty, which is why more sellers in Devon, Cornwall and Dorset are asking us about a cash sale this year.
We price every property against recent sold prices in its own postcode, so a Bristol terrace, a Plymouth semi and a Cornish cottage are each valued on their own market. And the trade-off is the same as anywhere: an estate agent sale in the South West can take several months and can fall through, while a cash sale to Bettermove completes on a date you choose, in as little as 7 days, with no fees to pay.
Source: ONS / HM Land Registry UK House Price Index, July 2026 (provisional). Local figures are based on fewer sales than national ones, so short-term moves can be more variable.
| Area | Average price | Annual change |
|---|---|---|
| South West (region) | £302,298 | −0.2% |
| Bath and North East Somerset | £409,000 | −0.7% |
| Bristol | £352,000 | +2.1% |
| Dorset | £325,000 | +0.1% |
| Cheltenham | £323,000 | +0.3% |
| North Somerset (Weston-super-Mare) | £314,000 | +3.8% |
| Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole | £310,000 | −1.9% |
| Exeter | £283,000 | −1.7% |
| Cornwall | £276,000 | −0.7% |
| Swindon | £264,000 | +2.6% |
| Gloucester | £241,000 | +4.9% |
| Plymouth | £223,000 | +2.2% |
| Torbay | £222,000 | −1.6% |
How it works
A fast house sale in the South West, step by step
Bettermove is a genuine cash house buyer and we buy with our own funds, so there is no waiting for a buyer to be found or a mortgage to be approved. The process is the same whether you are selling in Bristol, Plymouth or Bath.
1. Tell us about the property
Enter your postcode or call us. We ask a few questions about the house and your timescale, and look at recent sold prices in your street and area.
2. Get a firm cash offer within 24 hours
The offer is in writing, with no obligation. If it works for you, we instruct solicitors straight away and cover the legal fees. If not, you have lost nothing.
3. Complete on your date
Because there is no chain and no mortgage, we can complete in as little as 7 days. Most people choose a date that fits their move, and the money is in your account on the day.
Questions about selling fast in the South West
How fast can I sell my house in the South West?
With Bettermove you will have a cash offer within 24 hours of getting in touch, and we can complete in as little as 7 days once you accept. Many sellers in Bristol, Devon and Dorset choose a completion date a few weeks out to line up their move; the date is yours to pick.
Which parts of the South West do you buy in?
All of it. We buy in Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon, Bournemouth, Poole, Plymouth, Exeter, Torbay, Weston-super-Mare, Taunton and Yeovil, and in the towns and villages across Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset, Devon and Cornwall. If your property is in the South West, we can make an offer.
What is the average house price in the South West in 2026?
The Office for National Statistics puts the South West average at £302,298 in July 2026, down 0.2% over the year. Bristol averages £352,000, Bath £409,000, Plymouth £223,000 and Bournemouth £310,000. Our cash offer is based on recent sold prices in your specific area, not the regional figure.
Do you buy holiday lets and second homes in Devon and Cornwall?
Yes. We buy former holiday lets, second homes and properties that have been let out. Because we buy with our own funds, an unusual property or a slow local market does not stop us making an offer.
We buy across England and Wales
Ready to sell your home in the South West?
Enter your postcode for a free, no-obligation cash offer. A firm figure within 24 hours, completion in as little as 7 days, and no fees to pay.
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