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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.

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

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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.

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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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Landlords, Fed Up with the Labour Government? Sell your Portfolio NOW

The never-ending onslaught of landlords, including the abolition of Section 21, tough EPC rules, and changes  to stamp duty, have left landlords fed up and thinking of throwing in the towel.

The Labour government is the final nail in the coffin for many landlords who are overwhelmed with all the rules and regulations and want to get out of the market as soon as possible.

For landlords who don’t know where to turn Landlord Sales Agency can help sell your portfolio quickly and for a competitive price.

Our buyers are a mix of new landlords, investors and first-time buyers meaning that whether you’re selling with or without tenants, the properties will be snapped up. It also means that we’re able to get you the best possible price.

We have an extensive private database of over 30,000 buyers and can sell your property in less than 28 days.

Continue reading Landlords, Fed Up with the Labour Government? Sell your Portfolio NOW →

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Landlord Exodus: Tough New Rules spark mass Sell-Off

A mass sell-off is currently underway in the landlord sector, and it only looks set to increase. EPC requirements, The Renters Rights Bill, mounting financial pressures, the list of reasons goes on.

No doubt you’ve seen the recent headlines, and if you’re a landlord yourself you’ll be forgiven for thinking that the worst is yet to come. In fact, the property market continues to deliver tough news for landlords, with recent proposals suggesting that evictions are just one of the issues that may become increasingly difficult.

Labour’s plans are ramping up, in what can only be described as the “final blow to landlords,” with measures that could prevent landlords from evicting tenants who fail to pay rent if doing so would leave them financially disadvantaged or homeless. While the full details are still being ironed out, many landlords are already feeling the pressure.

Continue reading Landlord Exodus: Tough New Rules spark mass Sell-Off →

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Think Properties Are Taking A Long Time To Sell? Think Again!

On Tuesday 30 May, David Coughlin, CEO National Residential and Landlord Sales Agency joined Paul Shamplina, Director of Partnerships at HFIS Group, as a guest speaker in LandlordZONE webinar  ‘Think properties are taking a while to sell on the market? Think again!’‘.

Watch now to hear them discussing the market conditions, the problems landlords face and what landlords can to do to react to challenging issues such as interest rates, the abolishment of Section 21s and EPC upgrades.


Continue reading Think Properties Are Taking A Long Time To Sell? Think Again! →

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Property Buyers: Cash Is King

The advantage cash buyers have always held over house buyers needing a mortgage through an estate agent is in the speed they can complete.

Now  the average time it is taking  mortgage buyers to get a deal has almost doubled due to lenders being very, very cautious since interest rates have gone up and are expected to go up again, the advantage cash buyers have is even more persuasive.

To compound the problem for mortgage buyers, there are also huge delays in getting surveyors out to access properties. Of course cash buyers still need to do their due dilligence and also require surveys but they do not need to wait for lenders to review the surveys and any added delay makes cash buyer offers all the more attractive.

Continue reading Property Buyers: Cash Is King →

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David Coughlin and Paul Shamplina webinar reveals biggest issues vexing landlords right now

Steps landlords must take in 2023David Coughlin, CEO of Landlord Sales Agency recently joined forces with Paul Shamplina, the Founder of Landlord Action, TV presenter, author of articles, books and blogs as well as a regular speaker at property seminars and conferences, to identify and discuss key steps landlords need to take to achieve the highest profits from their portfolios in 2023. The webinar was watched bu hundreds of landlords and they were inundated with questions from those watching.

To read about the biggest issues vexing landlords right now or to watch a recording of the webinar, click here

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Landlord sells his tenanted property portfolio with National Residential for £500,000 in just 26 days

David Coughlin, CEO of National Residential tells us why a landlord from Wandsworth is celebrating after we sold his entire portfolio of 5 tenanted properties in less than a month, releasing over £500,000 in cash with zero hassle, worry or stress while we sorted out any problems on his behalf.

It’s just one example of why we pride ourselves with our “any problem we can fix” formula, led by myself, founder and industry expert, David Coughlin.  

If you’re looking to sell your buy-to-lets, were the team to do it. We use a modern auction strategy with unrivaled managment throughout the whole process – from listing to money in the bank –  which combines great sales prices with the speed of auctions.

Continue reading Landlord sells his tenanted property portfolio with National Residential for £500,000 in just 26 days →

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The best way to sell properties with awkward tenants

Take The Stress Out Of Trying To Sell A Property With Difficult Tenants

In these current times, there are a few challenges landlords may face when trying to sell their properties. Trying to sell a property while dealing with difficult tenants can be top of the list, but it doesn’t have to be.

It’s time to bring in the professionals to take those worries off your hands.

Continue reading The best way to sell properties with awkward tenants →

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National Residential sell buy-to-let properties for the best possible price

Helping Landlords Sell – Fast, Hassle-Free, and for the Best Price

Founded by established landlords who understand the challenges landlords face—whether it’s problem tenants, access issues, or simply wanting the best price. At National Residential, we take the stress out of selling and have the expertise to solve every obstacle.

All our buyers are chain free and pay 2% (min £5000) deposits, ensuring that buyers, regardless of whether they’re first time buyers or landlords, are financially committed to the sale from the start and are able to complete quickly.

We are rated as 4.6 on Google and Truspilot with over 300 reviews so you know your property investments are in safe hands.
Continue reading National Residential sell buy-to-let properties for the best possible price →

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Thinking Of A Retirement Mortgage or Other Form Of Equity Release? Read This First…

From wanting to subsidize pensions to maintain a comfortable standard of living, to taking dream holidays, and/or raising cash to help family members in times of crisis; more and more people over the age of 55 are using wealth tied into the property they own to finance their life choices.

Most lenders now offer options such as Retirement Mortgages, Lifetime Mortgages, Drawdown Lifetime Mortgages, Pensioner Mortgages and Home Reversion Plans. They are aimed at people who want to raise cash from the equity in property without moving home but as people are living longer and/or taking retirement younger, they can all be very expensive options.

An alternative option that can be far cheaper and one that uses the wealth tied in a property rather than borrowing against it (as the options above do) is to downsize.

Here we look at the advantages and disadvantages of equity release compared to downsizing.
Continue reading Thinking Of A Retirement Mortgage or Other Form Of Equity Release? Read This First… →

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Get More Viewings To Sell Your House Faster

Waiting for viewings can be a stressful, and despairing time. Buyers are expected to present their properties to get the most from viewings and are often encouraged to declutter and/or to depersonalise and/or to keep properties clinically clean for viewings. While all those suggestions are excellent (see below for more of the same), keeping a home in pristine condition can be expensive, time consuming and stressful. It’s no wonder most people would prefer lots of viewings in a short time frame than maintaining often impractical and inconvenient standards over prolonged periods because of a lack of viewings.

On average, it takes 15-20 viewings to sell a property if it is priced appropriately for the market*. Properties that are suitable for large numbers of people, priced correctly and advertised widely should attract 1 or 2 viewings per week most weeks of the year to achieve the UK average of 3 – 4 months to sell.

* If a property is priced too high, sellers may find they attract lots of viewings but do not receive any offers.

Continue reading Get More Viewings To Sell Your House Faster →

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Selling Inherited Property Faster

Selling an Inherited Property – Fast, Simple & Cost-Effective

Selling an inherited property can be a long, expensive, and stressful process, often taking 12–18 months. Delays in probate, legal costs, and ongoing bills for an empty home can add to the burden.

At National Residential, we fast-track the process, saving you time, money, and stress.

Unlike traditional estate agents, we sell properties faster by running probate and the sale process at the same time.
Continue reading Selling Inherited Property Faster →

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Setting A House Price

The single most important thing to get right to sell your house fast is the asking price. Almost every property will attract attention from buyers if the price is right so if you aren’t even getting many viewings, it could be a sign that buyers think your asking price is too high for the size and type of property compared to others in your area.

 

Finding the Right Asking Price to Sell Your Property

The ideal asking price is the highest price buyers are willing to pay within your desired timeframe. Overpricing leads to delays, while underpricing may cause regret.

We look at how to price your property to get the best price in the fastest time.

What Happens If You Price It Wrong?

❌ Too Low – Quick sale, but you risk selling for much less than market value.
❌ Too High – Fewer viewings, longer time on the market, and price reductions.

house price set too high to sell

Example of a property being left unsold on the market for almost a year due to overly optmisitic expectations. Urgency may be not be a factor if the property is owner occupied but properties can be very expensive to run if empty or without rental income.

Continue reading Setting A House Price →

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Landlords We Can Help You Streamline Your Portfolio

landlords tax forcing landlords to sell up

Landlords face many problems, most relate to property and/or tenants however ongoing economic and legislative changes have added a lot more things for landlords to worry about. Shrinking returns, increased costs, more rules, more penalties and the prospect of fewer options to end tenancies have resulted in more and more landlords selling some or all of their rental properties.

Over the next 12 months 41% of landlords said they plan to sell at least some rental properties, compared to just six per cent saying they would buy

Why are landlords selling up?

  • Tax hikes: The UK government’s planned tax hikes are putting pressure on the buy-to-let market. 
  • Rising costs: Rising costs, taxes, and legislation are making it more attractive for landlords to sell. 
  • Mortgage rates: Mortgage rates have spiked and are expected to remain high for longer. 
  • Incentive repeal: The repeal of several incentives has put pressure on the buy-to-let market. 

How National Residential Can Help Landlords Sell Property With Minimum Disruption To Rental Income…

Our business is providing our clients with a FAST, SECURED WAY TO SELL PROPERTY AND COMPLETE THE SALE. Typically, the whole process from start to finish takes between 7 – 87 DAYS… i.e. less than 13 weeks.

What’s more, we also specialise in tenant negotiations and selling tenanted property with vacant possession delivered in time for completion to minimise the period a property is not producing rental income to offset running/purchase costs.

 

Continue reading Landlords We Can Help You Streamline Your Portfolio →

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