The biggest obstacle preventing landlords from moving forward is rarely the property itself. It is usually the issues surrounding it.
A tenant issue drags on longer than expected, paperwork has gone missing and a refurbishment project keeps getting postponed.
Before long, what was supposed to be a straightforward investment starts feeling more like a second job.
Over the years, landlords have come to us facing all kinds of complications, from difficult tenant situations, major refurbishment projects, missing paperwork, planning issues and even properties affected by historic coal mines.
Many landlords spend months, and sometimes years, putting off a decision because they assume these problems need to be resolved before they can even think about selling.
One landlord approached us with a freehold property in East Dulwich that had been divided into four flats. Every flat was tenanted and the sale was complicated by missing planning and tenancy documents.
Rather than walking away from the problem, we worked closely with the landlord and tenants to resolve the issues, gain cooperation and create a sales strategy that worked for everyone involved.
The result was a successful sale in just four weeks for £1.15 million, while the landlord continued collecting rent right up until completion.
We do far more than simply market properties. We help landlords navigate the practical problems that often prevent them from moving forward.
Whether that involves missing certificates, refurbishment decisions, planning complications, difficult paperwork, tenant issues or possession strategies, our experienced team works alongside landlords to find the most practical and cost-effective solution.
We understand that no two portfolios are the same, with some landlords wanting to retire and cash in, while others want to keep their best-performing properties while selling the ones that create the most work.
We focus on achieving the strongest overall outcome by balancing sale price, speed, certainty and the costs involved in getting a deal completed.
The first conversation costs nothing, but it could save you months of stress, thousands of pounds and help you move forward with confidence.