We’ve said it before, and no doubt you’re experiencing it now: it’s a tough market for landlords. With increasing compliance costs, unreliable tenants, and a rapidly changing property landscape, you’d be forgiven for thinking that it’s time to throw in the towel and cash out before prices drop further. In fact, you’re not alone, it’s a decision that many landlords are making.

A landlord from Windsor was in that exact position. Over the last four years, Landlord Sales Agency had helped her sell 40 properties, handling everything from obtaining compliance certificates to managing major refurbishments and even resolving serious coal mining survey issues. But recently, she decided that enough was enough. It was time to package up her six remaining properties. She didn’t want to take the risk and wait for house prices to plumet.

What’s more, with the remaining properties having numerous problems, she opted for the best possible option: a quick, efficient, and guaranteed sale. And that’s exactly what we delivered.

Rather than dealing with

the hassle of individual sales, she trusted us to secure a cash buyer for all six properties in one go.

With four properties on the Wirral and two in North Wales, this was no easy feat, especially with two tenants in significant arrears, having missed multiple payments in the last 12 months. To make matters even more complex, one tenant was an elderly resident on a long-term rent-back agreement from 2006, meaning any buyer needed to be willing to keep them in place. We handled it all, ensuring the buyer was committed to retaining the tenant and providing them with long-term security.

As for the compliance issues? No problem. Some of the landlord’s properties had damp issues and lacked EICRs, which could have seriously delayed or derailed a traditional sale. Thanks to our national agreements with Rentokil, Peter Cox and our extensive network of electricians, we resolved all outstanding issues swiftly, ensuring the deal progressed smoothly.

As if that wasn’t enough, historical coal mine shafts resided near two of the properties. Whilst a neighbouring homeowner had to slash their asking price by £60K due to similar concerns, we had a better solution. Our structural engineers and coal mining surveyors conducted thorough investigations, providing reports that gave the all-clear. As a result, we secured mortgage buyers who were willing to pay £360K more than a cash-only sale would have achieved.

Every single problem that the portfolio had, we were able to solve to ensure the fastest possible sale for the landlord, whilst getting the highest price possible.

At Landlord Sales Agency, this is what we do best. We take complex portfolios, navigate every legal and logistical hurdle, and deliver results that exceed expectations.

Whether you have tenant issues, compliance concerns, or properties that seem impossible to shift, we have the expertise, resources, and buyers to get them sold quickly and for the best possible price.

If you’re a landlord looking to offload your properties with zero stress and maximum return, now is the time to act.

It’s a tough decision to make: should you hold on to your properties, hoping to recover your portfolio back to the golden era of profits? Or is the market well and truly dead? If you’re a landlord who’s been thinking about this over the last year, you’re going to want to keep reading.

Many changes last year pointed at a possible recovery for landlords but, put simply, this year the situation doesn’t look great. The numbers aren’t nearly as profitable enough for the amount of effort you’re putting in, and tied up money in property is getting to a point where it’ll shockingly likely make more profits sitting in a high interest account.

What’s more, last week Rent Smart reported that landlords selling up was going to cause a huge slide in house prices, as the market becomes inundated with houses. The news was met just as a clamp down on EPCs came into play – currently only 48% of private rentals already meet this standard. Figures by Habito revealed that EPC upgrades can cost up to £12,540 – per property. But there’s no reason to panic.

We’re currently sitting in a window where there’s still time to sell whilst you can get the highest price for your properties.

This doesn’t mean you have to sell all your properties, but what it does mean is that if you act fast, you might still have time to beat the drop. This is exactly the decision Shauna made when she approached portfolio exit specialists, Landlord Sales Agency. Keen to get the highest possible price for her buy-to-lets, she knew she had to get in touch with the experts and it paid off.

Rather than attempt to sell through auction or local estate agents, she like many landlords who approach us, knew the importance of having experts in selling rental properties with or without tenants still occupying them, no matter what condition, for the highest price possible and most importantly, fast.

Within less than 16 days of contacting us, Shauna sold 23 properties.

No nonsense, no fuss, just a savvy financial decision to allocate her funds elsewhere. Our team of experts knew exactly what to do, reaching out to our private database of over 30,000 buyers, property buying companies, off-market agents and first time buyers, we created a bidding war to drive prices up. As our company is run by landlords for landlords, we also knew that time was of the essence. Our average property sells in just 28 days. We delivered.

It’s never an easy decision to make – whether to sell or how to sell – but one thing’s for sure, now is the time to be considering it. So if you’re interested, get in touch today. There’s no obligation to sell, but every opportunity to act.

Let’s get you back to your prime, recoup your assets and go into the rest of 2025 stronger.

Landlords: Spring is in the air – and with the Renters’ Rights Bill just around the corner, now is the perfect time to spring clean your property portfolio!

Spring is the season of renewal – the ideal time to tackle those jobs that were put off over winter. It’s time to clear out the clutter and focus on protecting what matters most. The same principle applies to your property portfolio. With major changes on the horizon, now is the time to safeguard your investments.

For some landlords, this means leaving the private rental sector altogether before new legislation empowers tenants to claim compensation—sometimes exaggeratedly—for issues that could result in significant financial losses.

For others, it’s about restructuring—offloading underperforming properties or those that won’t meet the new EPC Grade C requirements. This could mean raising funds to pay off mortgages on other properties or investing in improvements where it makes financial sense.

Take the EPC requirements, for example. Some older properties can only achieve a Grade C rating with costly internal wall insulation, running into thousands of pounds per property. Even well-maintained homes with modern boilers, insulation, and double glazing can still receive a D rating if assessors deem further improvements possible.

The challenge doesn’t end there—certain properties simply aren’t suited to insulation upgrades due to ventilation issues. Some landlords have already seen mould problems arise after making ‘improvements’, putting them at risk of legal action from tenants. And with ‘no win, no fee’ solicitors eager to take on claims, landlords are increasingly held accountable for issues beyond their control—such as tenants drying washing indoors without ventilation or failing to heat their homes properly.

As energy prices rise and tenants cut back on heating, these problems will only escalate. The passing of the Renters’ Rights Bill will make it even harder to address these challenges, as landlords will have fewer options to remove opportunistic or aggressive tenants without the risk of retaliatory action claims.

With demand for properties at an all-time high and the market still strong, now is the optimal time to sell buy-to-let properties before the expected flood of listings drives down prices.

At Landlord Sales Agency, we can help you sell some or all of your portfolio quickly and efficiently—bypassing lengthy Section 21 eviction waits and avoiding the stress of dealing with tenants yourself. Our expert team manages the entire sale process, ensuring valid certification throughout and working with tenants rather than against them to protect your rental income while the sale progresses.

Leave everything to us and enjoy peace of mind, knowing that your properties, tenants, and rents are in safe hands.

Whether you’re rolling up your sleeves to protect your investments or ready to move on, now is the time to act. Contact Landlord Sales Agency today.

From dwindling profits to tenant pressure groups and legislative interventions – landlords all over the UK have had enough.

In the last month alone, over 200 landlords contacted Landlord Sales Agency to sell their rental properties and they are enjoying a bumper start to the year with demand for homes increased by 13% in January 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

With The Renters’ Rights bill receiving its 2nd reading in the House of Lords this week (Tuesday 4th Feb) and a staggering 132% increase in housing disrepair claims against landlords over the last 4 years (often funded by the rise in ’no win, no fee’ offers from solicitors who some might say are eager to cash in the never-ending war on landlords), any landlords who want to escape the feelings of persecution need to act fast.

The solution is clear: get out now while you still can and the property market is booming before The Renters’ Rights bill is passed into law.

Continue reading Landlords are rushing to sell while demand for property is high →

The latest news that landlords will have to bear the brunt of paying the £33 million cost of the Renters’ Rights Bill has left many wondering whether now is the time to sell up.

For one landlord, it wasn’t worth all the stress and uncertainty of running his property portfolio, and with new regulations on the way, many landlords are simply saying now is the best time to exit the market.

Landlord Sales Agency helped Alasdair sell 35 of his properties in less than 28 days all for the best price.

Continue reading Landlords, it’s time to stop the hassle and sell your property portfolio NOW →

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? →

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? →

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.

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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 →

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.

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

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 →