Selling a concrete construction house

What is a concrete construction home?

Pre-fabricated, or prefab houses, are those made from non-typical construction methods, including concrete walls that were made in factories and then transported to building sites for quick and easy construction. The walls are held in place with steel rods, and the speed and low cost at which these homes could be built made them very popular for a while.

After World War II, concrete homes were particularly popular when there was a huge spike in the need for more housing. Because prefab concrete houses could be built in a hurry, they filled this demand rather than the cost and time involved in constructing traditional brick homes.

In contrast to concrete construction houses, you may have steel construction houses – these are known as BISF houses.

Why are concrete construction homes difficult to sell?

Unfortunately, several years after concrete construction homes took off in popularity, the steel rods that were used to reinforce the buildings would start to rust. This in turn made the properties less structurally sound, which can make it harder to sell them because buyers typically do not want to buy a house or flat that does not have physical integrity. Our guide to selling a Laing Easiform house is a useful read when selling a concrete house.

The concrete panels used for prefab homes can also degrade over time, which can make the house even less attractive to a potential purchaser.

The fact that there are potential risks with both the overall integrity of the home and also damage to the concrete panels can not only discourage buyers, but it can also make mortgage lenders wary of providing a loan for someone to buy a concrete construction home – which in turn makes it much harder to find a buyer for your property.

What options do I have for selling a concrete construction home?

The good news is that if you own a concrete construction home you might still be able to find a buyer, so don’t worry that have you absolutely no options for selling. Even if your home is made from non-standard construction there’s every chance you can still sell it.

One option is to try selling your home at a property auction. An auctioneer will list and market your home, typically suggesting you set a fairly low opening minimum bid with the goal of getting many buyers interested in the property, leading to a competitive auction and high final sale price. And selling by auction also gives you certainty on a sale date, because that’s the auction date. But there’s no promise you’ll get any more than the initial asking price, and you’ll also have to pay the auctioneer fees – so this might not be the best choice for your finances.

Another way to sell your house is to list it with an estate agent who similarly will take care of the listing and generating interest in the property, including arranging viewings. Yet some houses and flats can sit on the property market for many months or the sale may fall through, and you’ll also have to deduct the estate agent’s fees from whatever final sale price you’re able to get.

You might even consider trying to sell the house yourself. To do this you’ll need to get an idea of the price that similar concrete construction homes in your neighbourhood and elsewhere have sold for in the past. The UK government’s website has a helpful database of sold property prices in England and Wales that you can use as a general starting point for what price to ask for your home.

Yet another option is to find a trustworthy company that specialises in buying properties, and sell to them. These businesses typically make homeowners fast cash offers to buy, with the added bonus that the reputable firms never charge a fee for you to sell to them.

Examples of selling concrete construction houses

✅ Why is it harder to sell a concrete home than other types of properties?

Because they can be more susceptible to damage over time, including the potential for the steel support rods inside the home to become rusted. The concrete panels on the exterior of the house can also be vulnerable to long-term damage.

✅ Will it be impossible to sell my concrete construction house?

No. Although it might be harder to sell this type of property compared to a traditional brick home, you still have a number of options available: selling it yourself, listing it with an estate agent, selling it at auction, or selling it to a property buying company.

✅ What’s the best option for selling my home made of concrete?

It will depend on your individual circumstances including time considerations and financial needs. For example, an auction gives you a guaranteed sale date but it might sell for a price lower than you want and you’ll still have to pay the auctioneer’s fees.