For homeowners
Part Exchange, explained simply
Part Exchange lets you move forward with your new-build purchase without waiting to find a buyer for your current property. Once agreed, RPP remains your chain-free buyer. RPP's purchase is not dependent on an onward buyer being found, subject to property eligibility, valuation, survey, legal due diligence, contract and the agreed transaction.
Where to start
Four steps to understand your options
Most customers find it easiest to understand their choices, compare both routes, consider the general eligibility requirements and then speak to RPP before making a decision.
Step 1
Understand your choices
Read a plain-English explanation of how Part Exchange and Assisted Move work, including what each service does and does not include.
Step 2
Compare both routes
Compare the certainty and convenience of a chain-free Part Exchange with an open-market Assisted Move sale.
Step 3
Check the general eligibility considerations
Understand the initial property and transaction information RPP will need before confirming whether either service may be suitable.
Step 4
Speak to RPP
Have a short, no-obligation conversation with the RPP team about your property, chosen new home and moving priorities.
Not sure which route suits you?
Compare Part Exchange and Assisted Move side by side
One route prioritises chain-free certainty and convenience. The other markets your property on the open market with RPP coordinating the agents, pricing and progression.
Available across the UK, excluding Aberdeen. All properties remain subject to individual eligibility and assessment.
How it works
Your move, in eight steps
- 1
Independent valuations
RPP arranges two to three independent local estate-agent valuations and reviews relevant local market evidence.
- 2
Chain-free Part Exchange offer
RPP reviews the independent valuation evidence, relevant market conditions, property characteristics and the requirements of the proposed transaction before preparing a clearly explained written Part Exchange offer, subject to a satisfactory RICS survey on the property.
- 3
Customer accepts and RPP becomes the chain-free buyer
The customer reviews and accepts the offer. The offer states its assumptions and conditions, and there are no estate agent fees to deduct. Once the Part Exchange is agreed, RPP is the customer's buyer. RPP's purchase is not dependent on a private onward buyer being found.
- 4
Plot reserved
The customer reserves their chosen plot with the developer.
- 5
Legal work begins
Solicitors are instructed, the memorandum is issued and searches are ordered.
- 6
Move timing coordinated with your new home
Where the agreed transaction allows, RPP will work with the customer and developer to coordinate completion around the new home's build programme. Exact arrangements remain subject to contract, developer timings and the individual transaction.
- 7
Onward-buyer search and managed viewings
While the customer's move progresses, RPP may begin looking for an onward buyer for the existing property. Any viewings are arranged through RPP in liaison with the customer. The outcome of these viewings does not create a property chain or determine whether RPP completes the agreed purchase, and will not extend the agreed completion timetable.
- 8
Completion and additional moving flexibility
On completion, the customer moves into their new home. In some transactions, RPP may agree a short licence-to-occupy arrangement to provide additional moving time. Availability, duration and conditions must be agreed in writing for the individual transaction. RPP does not charge the customer an additional fee for an agreed licence-to-occupy arrangement.
Additional moving flexibility may be available
In some transactions, RPP may agree a short licence-to-occupy arrangement to provide the customer with additional moving time. Availability, duration and conditions must be agreed in writing for the individual transaction. RPP does not charge the customer an additional fee for an agreed licence-to-occupy arrangement.
Any personal moving, storage, insurance, legal or third-party costs remain the customer's responsibility unless expressly agreed otherwise.
At a glance
£0
Agent fees
RPP-managed viewings
Arranged with you after Part Exchange agreement
2–3
Independent valuations
44
Day average exchange
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RPP Part Exchange vs selling on the open market
OVER 33%
of property chains broke at least once last year.
The chain problem
Property chains can introduce uncertainty into your move
In a traditional sale, your move can depend on several connected transactions. A buyer withdrawing, a mortgage problem or an issue elsewhere in the chain may delay or disrupt everyone involved. Part Exchange removes the customer's onward selling chain by providing or arranging a chain-free purchase, subject to the agreed transaction.
Chain Break Support
Has your property chain broken?
If your buyer falls through during a traditional sale, RPP may be able to step in as a chain-free purchaser of your existing property, helping keep your onward move on track.
Rather than automatically starting the entire sales process again, speak to RPP to see whether Part Exchange could provide an alternative route forward.
- 1.Your existing buyer falls through
- 2.You or your developer contacts RPP
- 3.RPP assesses the property and circumstances
- 4.RPP determines whether a chain-free purchase can be offered
- 5.If agreed, the transaction progresses through the existing Part Exchange route
Our offers, clearly stated
All offers are subject to a satisfactory RICS survey on the property.
Chain-free purchase with RPP-managed viewings
Once your Part Exchange has been agreed, RPP remains your chain-free buyer. RPP may begin looking for an onward buyer for your existing property while your move progresses, so viewings may take place. These viewings do not make your purchase dependent on another buyer and do not create a property chain. All viewings are arranged through RPP, and we will liaise with you in advance to agree a suitable date and time.
RPP's purchase of your property is not dependent on an onward buyer being found. If no onward buyer has been secured when you are ready to complete under the agreed transaction, RPP remains the buyer. Equally, finding an onward buyer will not extend the agreed completion timetable or require you to complete earlier.
NO FIXED
30%
UPLIFT
Move based on what suits you
MOVE WITHOUT THE USUAL RESTRICTIONS
Upsize, downsize or move sideways with RPP
Many traditional new-build Part Exchange schemes require customers to buy a new home worth substantially more than their current property—often applying a minimum value uplift. With RPP, there is no fixed requirement for your new home to be 30% more valuable than the property you are selling. Subject to property eligibility and the agreed transaction, you can upsize, downsize or move sideways—giving you greater freedom to choose the home that is right for you.
Freedom to choose your next home
Whether you want more space, less maintenance or simply a different home at a similar value, RPP Part Exchange can provide a more flexible route forward.
All Part Exchange applications are subject to property eligibility, valuation, survey and agreed transaction terms.
Benefits
Why homeowners choose RPP
Chain-free Part Exchange offer
Chain-free purchase arranged through RPP, subject to property eligibility, valuation, survey, legal due diligence, contract and the agreed transaction.
No estate agent fees
No listing costs, no commission and no marketing spend for you.
No property chain
Removing the customer's selling chain can reduce one of the significant risks to a new-home reservation.
Move timing coordinated with your new home
Where the agreed transaction allows, RPP will work with the customer and developer to coordinate completion around the new home's build programme. Exact arrangements remain subject to contract, developer timings and the individual transaction.
Evidence-based Part Exchange offer
RPP reviews two to three independent local estate-agent valuations, relevant market conditions, property characteristics and the requirements of the proposed transaction before preparing an offer.
Viewings coordinated for you
Once your Part Exchange has been agreed, RPP remains your chain-free buyer. RPP may look for an onward buyer while your move progresses, and any viewings are arranged through RPP at a date and time agreed with you.
One clearly explained written offer
The offer will state its assumptions and conditions. Any material survey or legal issue affecting the transaction will be explained clearly.
Faster completions
Average exchange in 44 days, with completion aligned to the plot build programme.
Move up to 6 months ahead
RPP can purchase your existing property up to 6 months before your new-build home is ready, helping you secure your preferred plot sooner without having to wait for a traditional property chain.
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Part Exchange video
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Example report
See what an RPP property report includes
Download the example report to review the property assessment, market evidence and valuation figures presented by RPP.
Property description, location and condition notes
Property photographs and location maps
On-market and sold comparable evidence
Local estate-agent and RPP valuation figures
Example Property Valuation Report
Nine-page PDF with property details, photographs, comparable evidence and valuation figures.
Download Example ReportApplication form
Bank application form
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
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