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Expert property insight from Housebuyers4u
Housebuyers4u provides practical, expert commentary on the UK property market, quick house sales, cash buyers, property chains, valuations, and common issues faced by sellers.
Our team has been featured in national newspapers, property websites and online publications, sharing insight from our direct experience buying homes across the UK.
Below are some of our recent media features, expert comments and press mentions.
Last updated June 2026
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Paul Gibbens is Housebuyers4u’s property expert and media spokesperson. He provides practical comments on quick house sales, cash buyers, property chains, valuations, poor-condition homes, and seller protection.
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Spokesperson: Paul Gibbens
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Email: paul@housebuyers4u.co.uk
Everything you need to know on where and how to find a rundown property to buy
A journalist from the metro reached out and asked us to comment on where and how to find a run down property to buy. Being a house buying company that will buy any house in condition, we were able to provide relevant commentary on this as we have personal experience in purchasing all types of homes.
How to sell a house in poor condition without unnecessary delays
Housebuyers4u was featured in Redfin’s guide on selling a house in poor condition. As a genuine cash house buyer with experience purchasing homes that need repairs, modernisation or major work, we were able to share practical insight on what sellers should expect when selling to investors or cash buyers.
How much do quick sale companies really pay for a house?
As we are a genuine house buying company, nethouseprices reached out and asked us to comment on how much a true cash buying company will really pay for a house.
How to spot and avoid scams in the quick sale industry
Being one of the few true cash house buyers, we were asked to provide insider information on some of the scams that go in in the quick sale market and how to avoid them.
Winter’s coming: is your home ready for the cold?
The London Economic included Housebuyers4u in a homeowner guide about preparing your property for winter. The article covers common seasonal maintenance issues, from roof and gutter checks to plumbing, heating and insulation, and explains why selling to a company that buys houses in any condition may be an option for homeowners who cannot afford costly repairs.
How house prices have increased in some postcodes and why it was good news for these areas
In this article we were asked to provide commentary on some of the reasons why property prices may have increased in some cities more than others. Using some key data and our expert knowledge of the property market we were able to leave some interesting comments.
Could Ed Sheeran’s country estate lose £1m in value due to renovations?
Housebuyers4u was asked to value a number of celebrity homes which included Ed Sheeran's mansion. We used our decades of experience to value the property as well as give our predictions on whether the renovations done to the mansions will increase or decrease their value.
How to get a quick sale when selling your home & what to avoid
Housebuyers4u provided some key tips on how to get a quick sale including some information on what s to avoid to increase the likelihood of the sale going through.
