Homeowner or Landlord?

Sell your property fast with

pre-vetted buyers

Homeowner or Landlord?

Sell your Property fast with pre-vetted buyers

We specialise in direct property purchases across West Sussex and The West Midlands.

Need to sell your property quickly?  Black Cat can help !

No Hassle - No Chains - No Fees

Are you a Homeowner ?

Selling a home can feel overwhelming — especially when chains, timing or life changes are involved. We provide a structured alternative to public marketing. That may involve a direct purchase or a private introduction to a finance-ready, chain-free buyer from our vetted network.

Our focus is certainty, privacy and a controlled process — not pressure.

Are you a Landlord ?

If you're reviewing a rental property, you may be considering exit, restructuring, compliance concerns or tenant sensitivity. We work discreetly and can either purchase directly (where suitable) or introduce professional,finance-ready buyers.

Our focus is clarity, compliance and protecting your timing.

Two Very Different Routes to sale:

Traditional Open Market

- Public listing exposure

- Competitive bidding

- Chain dependency

- Variable timeline

Structured Private Route

- Off-market alignment

- Pre-qualified and vetted buyers

- Controlled progression

- Transparent pricing

We want both parties (seller and buyer) to feel that they made the right informed choice compared to the alternative longer traditional sale Estate Agent process

Why Black Cat ?

Martin Barratt (Managing Director) and Janine Tijou (Property Director) have many years experience working in the property, planning and associated industry. Since 1999 they have worked with the UKs largest planning consultancies, developers, land and property buyers and sellers and also with a host of of smaller independent developers and investors throughout the UK.

We work within an established regional and professional investor network to help sellers explore structured options beyond the traditional open-market route. Our role is to assess your circumstances, review comparable evidence and discuss a commercially aligned solution that fits your timeline.

Black Cat brings our combined expertise to the table to help sellers explore options that meet their needs ad find a solution without the hassle of viewings and what can often be months of uncertainty and stress.

See below for our simple 3 step process:

Step 1

Initial Review

You provide basic property and situation details.

Step 2

Structured Assessment

We assess whether a direct purchase, private buyer introduction or alternative pathway is suitable.

Step 3

Complete the Sale

If aligned, we manage the process through to legal completion using a structured and transparent

approach.

You're in control of your property sale and we make it easy

You share your property details with us by clicking on the 'Request Offer' button below and completing the form. We assess condition, comparable evidence and local market data before discussing any indicative position. Where an offer is agreed in principle, progression is subject to independent survey, subject to contract and also legal due diligence.

Depending on structure and alignment, we may either purchase directly or introduce the opportunity to pre-qualified buyers within our network. All routes are discussed transparently so you can make an informed decision.

The Traditional Way

  • Time Consuming: Viewings, let-downs and often stress along the way to 'hopefully' sell

  • Sell in 6-12 months No guarantee

  • House chains: Rely on your house sale, to buy your next home, causing a big headache along the way when all you want to do is move

The Black Cat Way

  • Fast Offer: Get a free offer online within 48 hours 

  • No fees: Zero fees for you, and no nasty surprises along the way

  • Sell: Move on with your life, stress free, without the hassle

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you buy anywhere in the country?

We specialise in properties in the Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Coventry and surrounding areas of The West Midlands.

Are you a cash buying company?

We operate as a regional property purchasing and transaction firm. In some cases, we purchase directly. In others, we introduce a finance-ready, chain-free buyer from within our vetted regional network. Both routes are structured, compliant and managed through to legal completion.

How quickly can you complete?

Timelines depend on the property and legal process. Where aligned, transactions can progress significantly faster than traditional open-market sales

because we work with pre-qualified buyers and avoid fragile chains. We will always give realistic timelines — not marketing promises.

Will I receive full market value for my property?

Our route prioritises certainty, privacy and structured delivery. If your priority is achieving maximum open-market value through competitive bidding, a traditional

estate agent may be more suitable. If your priority is controlled timing and reduced fall-through risk, our model may be appropriate.

Do you charge any fees?

In most structured purchase or private introduction scenarios, sellers do not pay upfront fees. If a specific solution requires an alternative arrangement, it will be explained transparently before any agreement is made.

What if my property has tenants?

We work discreetly and understand the sensitivities of tenanted properties. Where appropriate, we can structure transactions with professional buyers or partner operators who are familiar with compliant management arrangements.

What happens after I submit my details?

We review your information and assess which structured pathway may be suitable:

• Direct purchase

• Private buyer introduction

• Alternative structured solution (where appropriate)

If aligned, we progress in a controlled and transparent way through to legal completion.

I have read online that companies like yours change the price last minute?

The term is known as 'gazundering'. Just before exchange, buyers will drop the price. It's unethical and a practice neither nor our associates engage in. The price you are offered after inspection/survey is the price you will get. We value time but we also value our reputation If we cannot help you, we will refer you to someone that can.

Are you regulated?

We operate within UK property legislation and maintain structured compliance processes. All transactions remain subject to legal process and independent professional guidance. Please note that we do are not FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) Regulated and therefore we are not authorised to offer financial advice.

Ready to sell your property? We make it fast and easy.

Fill in the form to get an indicative offer in 48 hours.

Important Notice:

Whilst we make every reasonable effort to complete purchases within an agreed and efficient timescale, unforeseen circumstances may occasionally affect the completion date. All offers made by Black Cat Property Experts Ltd are strictly provisional and subject to satisfactory receipt of the required survey, searches, and legal documentation. Confirmation of any purchase will only occur once our legal team has verified all relevant information to our satisfaction.

Should new information arise, or if the property is found to differ materially from its original description, Black Cat Property Experts Ltd reserves the right to withdraw, amend, or renegotiate the offer at any time prior to legal exchange of contracts. In the event that the agreement is rescinded by mutual consent or due to such circumstances, Black Cat Property Experts Ltd shall not be liable for any abortive costs, disbursements, or survey fees incurred by other parties.

We strongly advise all parties not to make any financial commitments or set completion dates until formal exchange of contracts has taken place and all terms have been legally agreed.

Black Cat Property Experts Ltd

Registered Office: 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 93Q

Registered in England & Wales No 16246482