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Part exchange is when a company buys your current house directly, using the proceeds as the deposit or full payment towards your next home. You avoid the open market, estate agent fees, and the risk of your sale falling through. Bettermove offers a free, no-obligation part exchange valuation allowing you to upsize or downsize on your terms.

Get your free part exchange offer today. No fees, no obligation, and no waiting on a buyer.

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How does part exchange work?

Part exchange replaces the usual buy-sell chain with a single, direct transaction. Bettermove buys your home and you use that money towards the property you want to buy next. There’s no waiting for someone else’s sale to go through, no marketing your home on the open market, and no estate agent fees to pay.

The process happens in five steps:

Contact our team and tell us about your home

Tell us about your current property and the one you’d like to buy. Our experts will talk you through your options and ask a few questions about your home’s condition and location.

We arrange a valuation

Using our market knowledge and local data, we value your property so we can put together a genuine cash offer.

We make you a cash offer

You’ll receive a clear, no-obligation offer. This is the amount you can put towards your new home, less any outstanding mortgage.

Reserve your new home

With your sale secured, you can reserve the property you’ve had your eye on, knowing the cash is on its way.

Move on your timeline

We can move quickly, but we also work to your schedule. If life gets in the way, we adapt – there’s no outside buyer to keep happy, so you sell when you’re ready.

How does part exchange work with a mortgage?

How does part exchange work with a mortgage?

You can use part exchange whether you’re buying outright or with a mortgage. Bettermove’s cash offer on your current home counts towards your deposit or purchase price, and we’ll provide any supporting documents your mortgage lender needs. If your new home costs more than the offer on your current one, the difference is covered by your mortgage in the normal way. The part exchange process doesn’t change how your lender assesses your application.

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Part exchange vs selling on the open market

Part Exchange with Bettermove Selling on the Open Market
Estate agent fees None Typically 1–3% of sale price
Chain risk None — we buy directly Sale can collapse if your buyer’s chain falls through
Speed As little as 7 days Average 4–6 months, sometimes longer
Viewings & marketing None needed Multiple viewings, photography, listings
Price Below full market value, reflecting speed and certainty Full market value, but with no guarantee of achieving it

If certainty and speed matter more to you than squeezing out the last few percent of market value, part exchange is usually the better fit. If you can afford to wait for the right buyer and want to maximise price, the open market may suit you better.

Why part exchange your home?

Why part exchange your home?

Selling the traditional way can be slow, expensive, and uncertain. There’s no guarantee of a sale and a string of fees along the way. Part exchange removes that uncertainty: you skip the viewings, the negotiations, and the marketing, and go straight from valuation to completion in a few simple steps.

If you want certainty, speed, and financial clarity, part exchanging your house through an online estate agent like Bettermove is one of the most direct ways to move up the property ladder.

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Who should part exchange their house?

Part exchange suits anyone who needs a fast, chain-free sale. That might be because you’re worried about property repossession, you need to relocate quickly for work, you’ve inherited a property you need to sell, or you’re going through a separation and need to sell fast. Our team has supported sellers through all of these situations and understands that they often happen with little warning. We’re here to make the property side of it straightforward.

Is part exchange right for you?

Is part exchange right for you?

Part exchange is worth considering if:

  • You need a hassle-free, fast move

  • The open market is moving too slowly for your situation

  • You’ve been let down by a buyer before

  • You want to secure your next home quickly and with certainty

  • You’re concerned about repossession and need a fast resolution

Still unsure? Contact the Bettermove team. We’re happy to talk through your situation and answer any questions, with no obligation.

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Part exchange property FAQs

What does part exchange mean for a house?
Part exchange means a company (in this case Bettermove) buys your existing house directly from you, so you can use that money towards your next home. It removes the need to sell on the open market.
No. There are no estate agent fees when you part exchange with Bettermove. The only cost you may have is your own mortgage, if the property you’re buying costs more than the offer on your current home.
We work to your timeframe and can complete in as little as seven days where needed. Speak to our team about your plans and we’ll work with you to meet your timescale.
We value your property based on current market conditions, its type, location, and condition. The offer will be below full market value, but it’s designed to be comparable once you account for the fees, time, and risk involved in selling on the open market.
No, because we buy your home directly, there are no viewings to schedule and no marketing materials to prepare.
No. We’ll give you a genuine offer, and if it doesn’t suit your plans, you’re free to walk away with no obligation.
Yes. Part exchange works alongside a standard mortgage, and we’ll provide any documents your lender needs to support your application.