Quick Move Now are one of the UK’s oldest cash house buying companies, founded in 1998 and with over 6,500 purchases completed. As a genuine direct cash buyer using their own funds, they can complete in as little as seven days with no chain risk. Their founding NAPB membership and 28-year track record place them at the credible end of a sector with more than its share of disreputable operators. That said, there are meaningful differences in how Quick Move Now and Bettermove handle the survey stage, price transparency, and what sellers can expect throughout the process, and those differences are worth understanding before you decide.
Quick Move Now: key facts and figures
Quick Move Now was founded in 1998 and is based in Derby. They are one of the founding members of the National Association of Property Buyers (NAPB) and are also registered with The Property Ombudsman (TPO). They purchase properties directly using their own funds, no mortgage, no chain, across England and Wales. They have completed over 6,500 purchases and have been involved in shaping industry standards for the cash buying sector. For sellers, they charge no fees and typically cover legal costs, though this should always be confirmed in writing before proceeding.
How Quick Move Now works
The Quick Move Now process follows the standard cash buying model. You submit your property details and receive an initial offer, typically within 24 hours. If you accept in principle, they commission a RICS survey at their cost. The survey findings are then used to confirm or, in some cases, revise the offer. Once a final offer is agreed, legal work begins and completion is arranged to suit your timeline. The process is straightforward and for sellers who simply need a certain, fast sale, Quick Move Now deliver it reliably.
What Quick Move Now do well
- Long track record, 28 years in operation with 6,500+ completed purchases
- Founding NAPB member, helped set the standards the sector operates to
- Genuine direct cash buyer, no mortgage, no chain, no third-party dependency
- Can complete in as little as 7 days for motivated sellers
- No fees charged to the seller
- Cover seller legal costs (confirm in writing)
- National coverage across England and Wales
What to watch out for
- Survey transparency: ask specifically whether they will share the full RICS report with you, not every company does this as standard
- No publicly advertised price promise or match guarantee
- Initial offers can be revised following survey, this is standard in the sector, but the extent of any reduction matters
- Less personal service than a smaller operator, volume businesses can feel transactional
Quick Move Now vs Bettermove: how they compare
Both companies are genuine direct cash buyers, both are regulated, and both have strong completion records. The differences sit in the detail of how each company handles the survey stage and what protections they offer sellers.
| Side-by-side comparison | Quick Move Now | Bettermove |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 | 2014 |
| NAPB member | ✓ | ✓ |
| TPO member | ✓ | ✓ |
| Trustpilot score | 4.3 ★ (148 reviews) | 4.6 ★ (c. 2,360 reviews) |
| Fees to seller | None | None |
| Legal costs covered | ✓ (confirm in writing) | ✓ |
| Direct cash buyer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full survey report shared | Ask directly | ✓ Standard |
| Price Promise | ✗ | ✓ Written guarantee |
| Investor network route | ✗ | ✓ |
| England & Wales coverage | ✓ | ✓ |
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
Trustpilot scores become statistically meaningful once a company has accumulated several hundred verified reviews. Quick Move Now’s 4.3 rating comes from just 148 reviews, a relatively small dataset where a handful of strongly positive or negative experiences can meaningfully skew the average. Bettermove’s 4.6 is drawn from 2,360 verified reviews, a sample more than fifteen times larger. At that scale, a 4.6 is genuinely hard to sustain: it means the overwhelming majority of sellers, across thousands of completed transactions, left five-star feedback. The volume matters as much as the score. A 4.3 from 148 people is an early signal; a 4.6 from around 2,360 is a proven track record.
“The most important question to ask any cash buyer before you proceed: ‘Will you show me the full RICS survey report?’ A company with nothing to hide will say yes without hesitation.”
Rory, Operations Manager, Bettermove
Bettermove’s verdict
Quick Move Now are one of the most credible operators in the UK cash buying market. Their track record, NAPB founding membership, and genuine direct purchasing model make them a legitimate choice for sellers who need a fast, certain sale. Where we believe Bettermove offers more is in transparency, specifically our commitment to sharing the full survey report with every seller, and our written Price Promise. If you’re comparing the two, we’d encourage you to get written offers from both and ask both companies the same questions. If Quick Move Now’s offer is higher, tell us, and we’ll match it.
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