If you’re a homeowner thinking about moving, you’ve probably noticed that the property market feels different right now. Buyers are hesitant. Mortgage rates have climbed back above 5%. Chains are collapsing at rates not seen since 2023. And yet life doesn’t pause — families grow, circumstances change, and the right home still needs to be found.
That’s exactly why Part Exchange is attracting more attention than ever before. And if you haven’t considered it seriously, this is the moment to do so.
What Is Part Exchange on a New Build Home?
Part Exchange is a scheme offered by new home developers — including Broadgate Homes — where our trusted partners purchase your existing property directly, at an agreed price, as part of your purchase of a new build home.
Rather than listing your home on the open market, waiting for a buyer, managing viewings, negotiating offers, and hoping the chain holds together, you deal with one party. One agreed price, one completion date, and a clear path forward without the uncertainty that defines the traditional selling process.
Why the Current Market Makes Part Exchange So Valuable
The chain problem is worse than ever. According to recent RICS data, agreed sales fell to a net balance of -34% in early 2026 — the steepest decline in years. Every broken chain means wasted legal fees, lost time, and enormous stress for everyone involved.
Buyers are nervous. With mortgage rates rising and geopolitical uncertainty affecting confidence, many prospective buyers are either pulling out of purchases or failing to secure the financing they expected. Even motivated buyers can find their offers falling through at no fault of their own.
Properties are sitting unsold for longer. The days of a well-presented home selling within a week are largely behind us in the current climate. Homes are now spending weeks — sometimes months — on the market before a serious offer materialises.
In this environment, the clarity and simplicity that Part Exchange provides isn’t just convenient. It’s genuinely valuable.
The Key Benefits of Part Exchange in 2026
No buyer needed. No chain. No uncertainty.
Your home is purchased directly through our trusted partners — one agreed price, one point of contact, one date to plan your life around. No chain. No uncertainty. No sleepless nights.
No estate agent fees — not a penny.
No estate agent fees. Not a penny. With Part Exchange, thousands of pounds stays where it belongs — with you.
One coordinated move.
We align both completions so you move once, cleanly — no temporary accommodation, no bridging loans. Our team manages every step, from first enquiry to key collection.
No need to keep your home show-ready.
Anyone who has sold a home on the open market knows the exhaustion of keeping every room immaculate for viewings, often for weeks on end. Part Exchange removes this entirely.
Common Questions About Part Exchange
Will I get full market value for my home? Part Exchange offers are typically set slightly below open market value — this reflects the convenience and certainty of the process. However, when you factor in the estate agent fees you save, the legal costs avoided, and the stress removed from the equation, the overall picture is often more comparable than it first appears. Our partners always commission an independent valuation so you have full transparency.
Is Part Exchange available on all Broadgate developments? Part Exchange is available on selected plots and developments. Our team can advise you on eligibility when you make an enquiry.
What condition does my home need to be in? Your home doesn’t need to be in perfect condition. It is assessed honestly and fairly, and the offer reflects its genuine market value.
How quickly can the process move? Significantly faster than a traditional sale. Most Part Exchange transactions complete within 8 to 12 weeks of the offer being accepted — far quicker than the average open market sale in current conditions.
Is Part Exchange Right for You?
Part Exchange tends to suit homeowners who:
- Want certainty and a fixed timeline above all else
- Are buying a new build home valued higher than their existing property
- Would rather move forward cleanly than wait for the open market
- Have had a previous sale fall through and don’t want to risk it again
- Are relocating for work or family and need to move on a specific date
How to Get Started with Broadgate Part Exchange
Getting a Part Exchange valuation couldn’t be simpler. Contact our team, tell us about your existing home and the Broadgate property you’re interested in, and we’ll arrange an independent valuation within five working days. There’s no obligation to proceed, and no fees at any stage.
In a market that feels uncertain, Part Exchange gives you something that’s genuinely hard to find right now — a clear path forward.
Call us on 01775 711 637 or visit broadgate-homes.com/part-exchange to find out what we could offer for your home.
Broadgate Homes. Building homes across Lincolnshire since 1976.
Part Exchange is subject to terms and conditions and an independent valuation of your existing property, carried out by our trusted purchasing partners. Available on selected plots only.
