In what seems like a change of the tide, the property market has shown signs of swinging in favour of landlords this month. Following what looked like a tricky time for landlords trying to sell their ex-rentals, it seems that buy-to-let properties are back in demand, and they’re selling fast. Last week we shared the newsContinue reading “As sellers’ market picks up, not even fire and structural damage can stop us selling properties in under 2 weeks”
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What Rachel Reeves’ Property Tax Plans Could Mean for Landlords and Tenants
What are the potential implications of the property-tax reforms Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering for landlords?
Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days
Despite moments of silver lining, I think we all agree it’s a tough market for landlords. With changes to regulations, rent caps, abolishment of Section 21 no-fault evictions, the Renters’ Rights Bill and more, it’s no surprise that so many landlords are still thinking of selling. For a landlord based in Leicester, that’s exactly the decision sheContinue reading “Below market rents, no EPCs, poor conditions and council fines: We Still Sold These Properties in 15 days”
A Cautionary Tale for Landlords Using Section 8 To Arrange Vacant Possession
And Why It Makes Sense To Use Portfolio Exit Specialists To Sell Your Rental Properties for 85 – 90% of Estimated Market Value to Avoid Court Cost and Post Eviction Headaches. Complementary to our guide Sell your buy-to-let with tenants in situ and receive the money in your bank in less time that it takesContinue reading “A Cautionary Tale for Landlords Using Section 8 To Arrange Vacant Possession”
Landlords: Tired of the Traditional Property Market? Here’s a Faster, Smarter Way to Sell — With Less Risk and No Dramas
In today’s climate of uncertain interest rates, increasing regulation, and shrinking profits, more landlords are choosing to exit the rental market. But selling a portfolio — especially with tenants in situ — is far from straightforward. Chains collapse. Buyers pull out. Solicitors drag their feet. And selling one property at a time can take yearsContinue reading “Landlords: Tired of the Traditional Property Market? Here’s a Faster, Smarter Way to Sell — With Less Risk and No Dramas”
“Landlord Bashing” and What It Means for the PRS
There’s been no shortage of criticism aimed at landlords in recent years. From rising rents to housing shortages, we’re often painted as the villains of the housing crisis. But dig a little deeper, and a very different story emerges — one where us landlords are just as squeezed as tenants, and the private rented sectorContinue reading ““Landlord Bashing” and What It Means for the PRS”
When Supply Outstrips Demand: Why Sellers Should Act Before Prices Fall Further
The UK housing market may appear surprisingly resilient on the surface, but beneath the headlines of rising buyer interest and stronger-than-usual summer sales, the underlying story for sellers is less reassuring. Despite an 11% rise in buyer demand and an 8% increase in sales agreements compared to this time last year, house price growth hasContinue reading “When Supply Outstrips Demand: Why Sellers Should Act Before Prices Fall Further”
Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy-to-lets
Case study: How we helped a landlord sell her portfolio including a property with vunerable tenant, a HMO with five tenants and 2 mixed commercial/residential units.
UK landlords – We Salute You.
No Matter What Successive Governments Throw at You; Between Us, There Is Nothing That Cannot Be Fixed! Let’s take a moment to say what so few ever do – thank you, landlords. You’ve stood strong through year after year of government intervention, legislative shifts, financial penalties, and relentless negativity from the media and political class.Continue reading “UK landlords – We Salute You.”
Sharp Rise in Mortgage Repossessions as Landlord Cases Shift
All Mortgage Actions Surge in Early 2025 New data from the Ministry of Justice reveals significant increases in mortgage possession actions across the board between January and March 2025, compared to the same period in 2024: This marks a continuation of the upward trend that began in mid-2021. The figures, while still below pre-COVID peaksContinue reading “Sharp Rise in Mortgage Repossessions as Landlord Cases Shift”