Beat the crackdown! We’ll get Your Properties Sold Fast for the maximum amount of Cash in the Bank

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Beat the crackdown! We’ll get Your Properties Sold Fast for the maximum amount of Cash in the Bank

Thousands of us are getting ready to sell as the government warns landlords they could face fines of up to £40,000 under the Renters’ Rights Act.

With less than 28 days to go until the start of the New Year, many landlords are looking for a quick way out.

With the new changes just around the corner, every delay could cost substantial equity. Landlords simply can’t afford to be stuck waiting months, or even 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 exit her portfolio.

After almost a decade of trying to sell the properties by herself through various different channels, the moment 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.

In fact, we help hundreds of landlords every day, like Shauna, get a quick sale and cash in the bank before the New Year. Whether it’s single buy-to-lets, chunks of them, a few at a time or whole portfolios, we have the best team in the UK who know exactly what it takes to get your properties sold.

With our private database of over 30,000 buyers, the top property buying companies, private funds and first-time buyers, we generate a bidding war that pushes your properties to the highest prices. What’s more, we manage the entire process, allowing you to sit back and relax – no need to worry about managing the details.

We have a 100% success rate in selling tenanted buy-to-lets and a solid network of solicitors who can help with evictions, paying tenants to move out, or raising rents to make properties more appealing to buyers.

We can also help with refurbs and, in some cases, even pay for them so you can get a higher price. But what landlords really love us for is that we’re fast. Super fast. It’s why so many landlords per month are coming to us, and we’re delivering.

All our properties sell on average in just 28 days for up to 90% market value, and for that, we cover all the costs and take away all the hassle that comes with selling the portfolio. We’re completely transparent, so you know exactly what we’re making.

We’re experts at overcoming every single obstacle, be it tenant issues, selling with tenants in situ, evictions, or properties in difficult conditions. There’s absolutely nothing stopping us from selling your properties.

In fact, we’re so confident, contact us now and find out for yourself if we can get your properties sold for a price and timescale you’re happy with. Chances are we’ll beat it.

So if you want to start 2026 the right way, with cash in the bank and peace of mind, you’re all set to move on to safer investments. Contact us today.

We know exactly what’s needed. Our team is ready. And we’re here to get the job done.

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The unserved notice oversight that derailed a possession claim

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The unserved notice oversight that derailed a possession claim

The landlord filed for possession after months of arrears, confident the paperwork was in order. But when the case reached court, the tenant’s solicitor argued that no valid notice had ever been served. The landlord had posted a Section 21 notice but had no proof of delivery, and the tenant denied receiving it. The judge struck out the claim, forcing the landlord to start the entire process again. By the time a new notice was served and the case reheard, the arrears had doubled.

Serving notice is not simply about completing the right form. Landlords must ensure the notice is delivered and can be evidenced if challenged. Acceptable methods include personal delivery, recorded post, or using a process server. Some tenancy agreements specify service methods, but without proof, landlords are exposed. In this case, the absence of evidence cost months of rent and additional legal fees.

The lesson is clear: possession cases collapse without procedural precision. Notices should always be served in a way that provides indisputable evidence. Landlords who cut corners risk losing time, money, and credibility in court.

What do you think?

How do you serve notices? Do you rely on recorded delivery, personal service, or professional agents to remove doubt?

Source: Gov.uk notice service guidance

Previous articles in this series

Landlord Lessons: The AST date mistake

Landlord Lessons: The missing inventory

Landlord Lessons: The verbal agreement trap

Landlord Lessons: The gas safety lapse

Landlord Lessons: The unprotected deposit

Landlord Lessons: The unlicensed HMO

Landlord Lessons: The electrical safety lapse

Landlord Lessons: The Right to Rent slip

Landlord Lessons: The ignored repair

Landlord Lessons: The insurance blindspot

Landlord Lessons: The rent-to-rent risk

Landlord Lessons: The Section 21 error

Landlord Lessons: The Section 8 misstep

Landlord Lessons: The selective licensing oversight

Landlord Lessons: The EPC blindspot

Landlord Lessons: The rent increase mistake

Landlord Lessons: The service charge shock

Landlord Lessons: The tax record slip

Landlord Lessons: The guarantor gap

Landlord Lessons: The referencing shortcut

Landlord Lessons: The pet clause oversight

Landlord Lessons: The fire safety lapse

Landlord Lessons: The legionella neglect

Landlord Lessons: The asbestos surprise

Landlord Lessons: The DIY eviction disaster

Landlord Lessons: The rent collection chaos

Landlord Lessons: The repair retention row

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Tenants will pay the price for council’s entry threats warns landlord

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Tenants will pay the price for council’s entry threats warns landlord

A landlord is warning that councils gaining more powers for implementing forced intended entry to a rented property will ultimately harm tenants.

While Nottingham City Council says it will not use forced entry, the Renters’ Rights Act will give council officers the power to carry out surprise inspections and enter private rented properties without a warrant in certain circumstances.

Mick Roberts, one of Nottingham’s largest landlords housing benefit tenants for the past 28 years, says that under selective licensing schemes, councils already have powers to inspect properties.

However, he has recently received a letter of intended entry for one of his rented homes.

The letter warns the council may issue an enforcement notice, along with a £350 charge, if they find any issues during the inspection.

Words and actions make it harder for tenants

Mr Roberts tells Property118: “An intended entry letter sounds scary, what are they going to do, kick the door down if the tenants don’t answer?

“I’m really worried for my tenants’ health, and they’ve committed no crime, yet the council intend to enter.

“The council claims they will charge me £350 when they find something wrong. If it’s something the tenants have done, what do the council think will happen to their cheap rent?

“Do the council have any idea how their words and actions are making it harder for tenants?”

He adds: “The council told me two years ago they were looking at changing the wording ‘Intended Entry’.

“Please do go in, find some things wrong, bill me, it gives me the perfect reason to accelerate my house-selling process.

“Then I don’t have to look after the tenants, and don’t have to do my best to reduce the price and don’t have to take longer to find them the perfect landlord to keep them safe.”

Mr Roberts continued: “The landlord has committed no crime. The tenant hasn’t. The house is safe as far as we’re aware. Yet the council don’t even discuss a suitable time with the landlord to arrange access for everyone?”

Selective licensing plays an important role in raising housing standards

A Nottingham City Council spokesperson told Property118 compliance inspections are an important part in helping to protect tenants.

The spokesperson said: “Selective licensing plays an important role in raising housing standards and ensuring residents have access to safe, well-managed homes.

“Compliance inspections are a normal and necessary part of this process and help maintain a consistent standard across the sector. They are designed to support landlords in meeting their legal responsibilities, many of whom already provide high-quality accommodation.

“Where issues are identified, the council will always take a proportionate approach, clearly outlining what needs to be addressed and allowing landlords the opportunity to put things right. Any charges only apply where landlords fail to meet legal requirements, in line with national policy.

“We do not comment on individual cases or unverified claims. Our focus remains on protecting tenants and creating a fair and consistent system for all responsible landlords.”

Councils gain more powers for entry

The issue of gaining entry will become widely used by councils under the Renters’ Rights Act, from 27 December.

That’s when councils will have the power to enter private rented properties without needing a warrant in certain circumstances.

Landlord law expert at Landlord Licensing & Defence, Phil Turtle, told Property118 the new power of entry is simply embodying what councils have been able to bend the law to achieve for years.

He explains: “A council can still inspect a property even if the tenant and landlord refuse to give permission. Councils have more power than the police to enter your home.

“Already, before the Renters’ Rights Act powers of entry: The Housing Act gives councils entry under Section 239 which gives them the ability to go in and inspect because of an official complaint to determine whether any function under parts one to four of the Housing Act should be exercised.

“If the council think anything is wrong in the property or if anybody has complained, they can go in under Section 239 in 24 hours.”

Mr Turtle added: “But when dealing with an unlicensed property, councils do not need to give 24-hour notice.

“If the council believe that there is an offence under Housing Act 2004 Section 72 which is anything to do with HMO licensing or Section 95 (selective licensing) and they have reason to believe the property is unlicensed, they don’t need to give notice they can just turn-up and demand entry.

“Often the council will do a dawn-style raid at five in the morning with eight or so officers dressed to look like police uniforms, and they’ll threaten their way in.”

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