Wouldn't life be much easier if selling your home was less stressful? The thought of having to move out of your home by a certain date – and finding somewhere else to live in the meantime – puts many people off selling their homes at all. The last days between exchanging contracts and completing the sale can be incredibly stressful, particularly if you're buying as well as selling, which is why a sell and rent back option is so attractive.

What is sell and rent back?

A sell and rent back option gives you the opportunity to sell your house as quickly as possible, without having to move out. It helps you to avoid many of the problems often associated with moving, including hiring removals specialists, finding somewhere new to live, uprooting your family or spending money on decorating or updating your home for new owners. You can put the money from the sale of your home in the bank, use it to pay your debts, or put down a deposit on a new home, but you don't have to move out of your own home until you're ready.

How does sell and rent back work?

It's a very straightforward process. Once you've decided you want to or need to sell your home, you get in touch with a specialist property buyer like Discount Property Auction. Selling your home through a property auction means that you don't have to worry about marketing your home, or about strangers coming round to view. In fact, all you have to do is register your property's details, get a valuation and wait for the bids to come in. If you want to rent back, talk to the buyer – often a property investor - about taking this option. You can come to an agreement over a fair monthly rental, and how long you want to rent for.

You can use the sell and rent back solution for a variety of circumstances, including:

• Relocation – rent until you really need to move
• Emigration – renting allows you to focus on buying your new property overseas
• Repossession – sell your home to pay your debts, but don't move out
• New business – get a cash injection for your business without moving house

If you need help to get a faster sale for your property without moving, contact us at Discount Property Auction. We're committed to helping you, whatever your circumstances. If you want to sell your home, you can use our dedicated online auction facility, which allows you to upload your property yourself and put it in front of genuine, interested buyers. Call us now on 0800 1313 999 or email admin@discountpropertyauction.co.uk to arrange a valuation today.