Its official - selling your home privately is quicker than using an Estate Agent - so says an Alliance And Leicester survey

In a survery of 2,384 people the Alliance and Leicester found that sellers who sell privately sell their homes in an average of less than two months, compared to those who use more traditional methods (read: Estate Agents).

Stephen Leonard, director of mortgages at Alliance & Leicester, said: “Research suggests that DIY methods — such as using the Internet — to sell a home are becoming more popular.”

The Alliance and Leicester survey proves what we’ve known all along - that not only is it possible to sell your home yourself, it is far cheaper, easier - and as confirmed by this survey - faster.