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What Serious Property Buyers Are Most Interested In Right Now

The property market is shifting, and it’s becoming clearer every day what serious buyers are really looking for: property companies and blocks of six or more properties. These investment opportunities aren’t just a trend — they’re the most efficient way for buyers to expand their portfolios while keeping costs down. For landlords considering selling, this demand creates a fantastic opportunity to exit the market with a smooth, profitable deal.

Let me explain why these types of purchases are in such high demand and how working with my team at Landlord Sales Agency can help you take full advantage — whether you’re buying or selling.

Why Blocks of Six or More Properties Are So Popular

The tax landscape for property buyers has changed dramatically in recent years, with Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) costs climbing to unprecedented levels. For individual property purchases, the SDLT surcharge now stands at a hefty 5%. But there’s a crucial rule that makes buying in blocks of six or more properties highly attractive: when six or more properties are purchased in a single transaction, non-residential SDLT rates apply.

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Different Ways To Sell Buy-To-Let Property

As has been widely reported, UK landlords are leaving the Private Rented Sector (PRS) for many reasons. From Section 24 and dwindling profits to tenant pressure groups and legislitative interventions – landlords all over the UK have had enough.

According to government data, in Nov 2024 31% of landlords have reported planning to decrease the size of their portfolio in the next two years, including 16% who were planning to sell all their properties but selling buy-to-let property isn’t as easy or straightforward as selling owner occupied properties so we have put together a guide outlining the selling options landlords need to consider.
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Who Wins when landlords’ hands are tied? And who loses?

News last week on Property118 about amendments in the Renters’ Rights Bill, which could allow tenants to move in without paying rent sent a shiver down every landlord’s spine.

The new amendment prevents landlords from accepting rent in advance of a tenancy agreement or more than a month’s rent in advance.

Advance rent agreements offer security to landlords who entrust tenants with properties worth hundreds of thousands of pounds. They prevent tenants without a guarantor from paying one month’s rent and living rent-free for as long as it takes to evict them under Section 8 (currently estimated at 9 –12 months).

They make students, whose grants are paid per term, a safer choice for landlords. Tenants wishing to pay upfront to secure tenancy will lose their advantage. These and any group of people who might be perceived as risk will be the losers in a market where landlords can choose a safer option.

It will offer little benefit to tenants with good credit checks and guarantors.

And the winners? Hostile tenants with less to lose.

Continue reading Who Wins when landlords’ hands are tied? And who loses?

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Extending a Lease on a Short Leasehold Property And Why You Should Act Sooner Than Later

In England and Wales, leasehold ownership grants you rights to a property for a fixed term, but not the land it stands on. When a lease runs out the buildings on the land become the property of the freehold (land) owner. Most flats in England and Wales are leasehold.

A standard lease is usually 125 years long. Leasehold properties with a long lease are often only marginally cheaper to buy than freehold properties but as a lease gets shorter, the property reduces in value because of the cost to extend a lease.

When property is bought and sold, the agreement is transferred (NOT renewed) so the new owners are only buying the ownership of the buildings for whatever length of time is remaining on the lease.

Properties with less time can still be bought and sold, but most mortgage providers will only lend money against leasehold properties if the lease has more than 80 years left to run meaning they are typically bought by cash buyers.
Continue reading Extending a Lease on a Short Leasehold Property And Why You Should Act Sooner Than Later

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How To Sell Property Fast For The Best Price With Unrivaled Support

How to Sell Property Fast For the Best Price

Selling your property can be overwhelming, with many options available. We believe we have created the perfect solution for people who need to sell their house fast, want a Goldilocks Price (low enough to attract buyers but as high as possible) with the BEST support there is.

We are perfect for anyone wanting to sell a house fast  – esp if there are complications such as: selling a tenanted house, selling multiple properties in bulk, selling property in disrepair, selling property with a short lease or selling property to avoid repossession (because we believe we will get you a much better price than your lender and you will avoid fines, court cost, legal bills etc and be in more control of how and when you move).
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What Happens If You Cannot Pay Your Mortgage

What Happens If You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage?

Falling behind on your mortgage can feel overwhelming, but there are steps you can take to regain control. Acting quickly and exploring all your options is key. Your lender will want to recover their money ASAP and you will need to discuss a firm schedule of reayment with them.

National Residential specialise in selling all types of property in as little as 7-28 days andcompleting in 56 days (12 weeks in total) which is normally fast enough for most lenders.

With your permission, we can make arrangement with your lender on your behalf to pay off your debt and stop any repossession process to prevent you being evicted.
Continue reading What Happens If You Cannot Pay Your Mortgage

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The smarter way UK landlords are selling their buy-to-let properties in bulk

Sell Buy-to-Let Properties Faster: How National Residential / Landlord Sales Agency Can Help

Are you a landlord looking to sell your buy-to-let properties fast? At National Residential, we specialise in helping landlords sell their property portfolios quickly and for the best possible price, no matter what challenges are involved.

Take, for example, a landlord from Wandsworth who recently contacted us. He needed to sell his entire property porfolio fast… every property was tenanted and he needed to sell during a Covid lockdown.

We sold all 5 properties in less than a month, releasing over £500,000 in cash with absolutely no hassle, worry, or stress. Our team handled every step of the process, resolving any issues along the way.

Continue reading The smarter way UK landlords are selling their buy-to-let properties in bulk

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Landlords: Should You Hold or Sell Before Time Runs Out To Act Before The Renters’ Rights bill becomes law?

Landlords across the country are facing a dilemma: with rising costs, new legislation, and market uncertainty creating a perfect storm, many landlords are left wondering — should I hold onto my properties or sell before it’s too late?

The property market isn’t just changing — it’s transforming, and the choices you make today could define your financial future.

If you are unsure of what to do you are not alone – just look at the number of landlords questioning issues or raising points in reply to Property118 articles.

Many landlords have already taken the decision to cash out and walk away from the sector with their profits safe and intact but with demand for properties sky-high, and with talk of an interest rate cut in February, selling your property portfolio may not be the right decision for everyone at this moment in time.

There is no decision that will be correct for all landlords – it depends on many things including cash flow, tenants, profit, inclination and property condition. The one thing that is certain: every landlord in the UK should be looking at their portfolio and weighing up their options before the Renter’s Rights bill becomes law because it will create changes that will affect every landlord in England.

Continue reading Landlords: Should You Hold or Sell Before Time Runs Out To Act Before The Renters’ Rights bill becomes law?

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Is now the perfect time to sell your properties?

News this week of the Renters’ Rights Bill returning to Parliament and getting ever closer to becoming law by the summer of this year has sent alarm bells ringing.

Abolition of Section 21, banning advance rent payments and more powers given to councils to fine landlords, ha

ve created a perfect storm in the private rented sector.

For landlords like myself, the Renters’ Rights Bill is the final nail in the coffin. Many of us are now looking at our portfolios and asking, “Is it time to step away?”

It may seem like no one is on the side of landlords, but we understand you’ve looked after your portfolio and your tenants, and now you might be considering selling due to the mounting challenges.

You may think selling tenanted properties will be tough and take years to complete, this is where Landlord Sales Agency comes in.

Continue reading Is now the perfect time to sell your properties?

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Demand for Property Investment Companies is Booming – How Landlords Can Benefit

Investors are increasingly interested in buying property companies as a whole, rather than individual properties, and the reason is simple – the tax outcomes are immensely different.

Let me break down why buyers are so keen on this approach and how working with my team at Landlord Sales Agency can connect you with the right buyers ready to buy you out and give you that fast exit and retirement you’ve been yearning for.

The SDLT Advantage That’s Driving Demand

One of the biggest expenses property buyers face is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). When building a property portfolio, the SDLT costs can be overwhelming, especially with the recent surcharge increase to 5% on additional properties. However, when buyers acquire a property company as a whole, they’re only subject to 0.5% Stamp Duty on the company purchase, not the high SDLT rates on each individual property. This difference is driving a wave of interest from serious investors who are looking to acquire property companies as a going concern.

Continue reading Demand for Property Investment Companies is Booming – How Landlords Can Benefit

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Kick-off your 2025 with cash in the bank by selling your property portfolio

2024 was a tough year for landlords, with Labour winning the general election and introducing new legislation that will make it even more difficult for landlords to operate in the sector.

The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Bill, EPC upgrades back on the cards, and the Budget all contributed to the strain, and left many landlords throwing in the towel.

As we move into 2025, the challenges will continue, with the Renters’ Rights Bill returning to Parliament next week and potentially becoming law by summer this year.

It’s no wonder in 2025, many landlords are simply looking for a way out and considering selling up.

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Why My Pool of 30,000 Investors Are Looking for Blocks of Six or More Properties – and How You Could Benefit

I’ve been working with landlords for years, and if there’s one thing I’ve noticed recently, it’s this: demand for blocks of six or more properties has skyrocketed. We’ve seen a spike in enquiries of buyers wanting to buy several properties at once to kick-start their portfolios.

These aren’t old landlords, they’re new landlords with fresh investment and property buying companies looking to add to their corporate portfolios. What does this mean? What it means is that if you’re a landlord who’s been in the business for a while, and wants to shift your properties, this could be the ideal time to tap into that demand.

We’re not just talking a few buyer enquiries, my network of 30,000+ buyers are actively seeking them right now.

So if you’re looking to sell, and you want to connect directly to serious buyers looking to purchase properties like yours, you’ll want to read on.

Continue reading Why My Pool of 30,000 Investors Are Looking for Blocks of Six or More Properties – and How You Could Benefit

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Landlords: Get Your Properties Sold Fast and Cash in the Bank ASAP!

Thousands of landlords are feeling the pinch as rising costs, talk of rent caps, and upcoming EPC regulations add pressure to an already challenging rental market.

Landlords don’t want to be stuck waiting years to sell their property. For landlords like Shauna, who had to wait eight years to sell 14 properties, turning to Landlord Sales Agency helped her finally move her portfolio.

When Shauna contacted us she was able to sell the remaining 23 properties of her portfolio in under 16 days.

Shauna says she was shocked at just how fast we were able to find a buyer and all for the best price possible.

We help hundreds of  landlords every day, like Shauna, get a quick sale and cash in the bank before the New Year.

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Rescue your Investment and move on: We’ll sell your properties in under 28 Days

We’re two months away from December. New legislations, tax, and changes for tenants are around the corner, and understandably the race to sell before the end of the year is well and truly on.

Last week a whopping 71 landlords contacted us looking to sell. Their biggest worry? They didn’t want to just get rid of their buy-to-let portfolios, they wanted to get rid of them as fast as they possibly could. The feedback was unanimous: “we want to sell quickly, and we don’t mind taking a small cut to get rid of the properties straight away.”

Why? Because, put simply, it looks like we’re about to reach a turning point where the property portfolios that many older landlords have built over the years are more work and cost then they are gain. For many landlords, that crisis boiling point is now.

Continue reading Rescue your Investment and move on: We’ll sell your properties in under 28 Days

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No change to CGT, but four landlords say: we’re out!

It’s been tense week this week as landlords waited patiently for Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget. As the countdown began to the Chancellor’s announcement, the biggest fear for landlords was a possible hike in Capital Gains Tax.

Yet to the utter relief of the entire landlord sector, the day passed with the news that CGT was going to remain the same for buy-to-let properties. Property investors didn’t walk away completely unscathed, however. As Mortgage Solutions reported, the Chancellor announced that the stamp duty surcharge on the purchase of second properties would be increased from 3% to 5%.

Despite the overall good news, many landlords have remained in brace position and have reached out to exit the market and sell their buy-to-lets.

Continue reading No change to CGT, but four landlords say: we’re out!

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The Property Ombudsman (TPO) Member

 

Help & Advice To Resolve Property Sales Disputes

The TPO provides consumers with free, impartial and independent advice for all types of property sales. Its Redress Scheme has been providing consumers and property agents with an independent dispute resolution service since 1990.

It is a government approved scheme to provide independent rulings  designed to achieve a full and final settlement of disputes and all claims made by either party. Continue reading The Property Ombudsman (TPO) Member

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Escape Government attacks and Red Tape: Landlords must act now!

This week the Telegraph hit the nail on the head when they reported that Landlord profits had collapsed in the past decade following an onslaught of taxes and red tape.

That coupled with the unbelievable amount of hoops landlords have to jump through has pushed the entire sector to breaking point.

You can attempt to whip out as many rose-tinted glasses as you like, but the fact of the matter is, we’re deep into a war on landlords, and it’s pushed many of us to the decision that it’s time to get out. For Shauna, a landlord from Warrington of over 30 years, she shared that like many others, she’d make the decision to downsize.

Continue reading Escape Government attacks and Red Tape: Landlords must act now!

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Taxes, red tape and the onslaught on Landlords: it’s time to get out

This week the Telegraph hit the nail on the head when they reported that Landlord profits had collapsed in the past decade following an onslaught of taxes and red tape. That coupled with the unbelievable amount of hoops landlords have to jump through has pushed the entire sector to breaking point.

You can attempt to whip out as many rose-tinted glasses as you like, but the fact of the matter is, we’re deep into a war on landlords, and it’s pushed many of us to the decision that it’s time to get out.

No longer is this an “on the fence” decision, and certainly we don’t say this lightly, nor could we be accused of “scaremongering.” The truth is well and truly upon us, and the figures are grim.

Continue reading Taxes, red tape and the onslaught on Landlords: it’s time to get out

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End of an Era: Landlord sells entire Property Portfolio in record time

Landlords who’ve been in the business a while are downsizing. If you haven’t thought about doing it before, or if you’re on the fence, you might want to think about it now, before we get too close to December.

For Shirley McLean, a landlord who has been a longstanding member of Property118, it was time to act. She initially became a landlord alongside her husband, who had been a builder but retired. “We decided it would be nice just to have a little bolthole in Scotland. And in order to finance that, we thought if we bought some to-lets that would basically pay for our holiday home and we could be a part of the community.”

Watch Shirley talk to David Coughlin about why, when and how she sold her portfolio with Landlord Sales Agency.

Continue reading End of an Era: Landlord sells entire Property Portfolio in record time

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