Fed up of the bad news? Landlords: If you want to sell and get out, we can help you

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Fed up of the bad news? Landlords: If you want to sell and get out, we can help you

Whether you’re an accidental landlord with a single property, or an owner with 100 properties, we’re all in the same boat. And I don’t just mean bored of the constant barrage of bad news.

This year is challenging. There’s no denying it. With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into play, plus new tax penalties and unrealistic regulations, it’s safe to say that either you don’t know where you stand, or you do and you don’t want to stand there anymore.

As Noel, a Property118 member, summarised perfectly: the “Renters’ Rights Act is a disaster.” He went on to say about the state of the property sector: “I think the plan is to keep people so downtrodden they won’t ever vote.”

Well he’s got a point. And the stats show you agree. With well over 80 landlords now contacting us every week to sell, your sentiments are the same: we’re out, but we need help.

So how do you sell without overpricing? Not to mention how do you avoid the long delays, price reductions or deals falling apart? And how do you work with someone who genuinely understands landlord property and can get the job done fast?

At Landlord Sales Agency we specialise in selling tenanted, recently vacated and soon-to-be vacant properties in a way that’s realistic, well-managed and designed to complete.

We’re not a traditional estate agent, and we’re not a fast-sale company either. Our focus is simply on certainty of sale at a fair, achievable price.

You can forget costly refurbs too. We have teams to help spruce up your properties with only what’s absolutely essential for your houses to sell, and our process is fast, gets the most achievable prices and allows you as a landlord to sit back and relax knowing it’s all in hand. How?

• We have an extensive database of over 30,000 active, chain free buyers looking to purchase anything from a single property to a full portfolio, allowing us to quickly match you with the perfect buyer.
• Buyers commit with non-refundable deposits, reducing fall-throughs
• We use realistic guide pricing to create momentum and competition, driving a bidding war on your properties
• And we work in combination with trusted local agents to ensure that your property is marketed via every possible avenue.

What’s more, our team of landlord experts is the best in the country at managing tenants, access and compliance.

We’re also completely transparent. We don’t promise the highest price at any cost. We focus on the best achievable price that actually completes. And it works. On average, all our properties sell in less than 28 days.

Throughout January and February, we’ll be focusing on properties from Liverpool, Nottingham, Manchester and Leeds, where our experts can get to you fastest.

If you’re a landlord looking to get out of this mess and start afresh, we’re here to help.

There’s no obligation to sell, and absolutely everything to gain. 

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Council’s citywide HMO licensing consultation to combat ‘public health crisis’

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Council’s citywide HMO licensing consultation to combat ‘public health crisis’

A council has unveiled a consultation on a new citywide licensing scheme for houses in multiple occupation.

Proposals for an additional HMO licensing scheme have been approved and now the council needs the views from residents, landlords, letting agents and businesses.

However, one news report quotes Salford City Council Mayor Paul Dennett declaring HMO issues are a ‘public health crisis’.

Manchester World also quotes the mayor in the meeting as saying: ‘Landlords should be ashamed of themselves operating these sorts of properties in the city of Salford.’

Concerning results

Mr Dennett also said: “It is important we drive up our housing standards as much as we can in Salford.

“Initial research by officers has shown some concerning results.

“Information shows that a huge proportion of Section 257 HMOs failed to meet expected property standards.

“Many properties were found to suffer from poor maintenance, damp and inadequate energy efficiency, resulting in cold and unhealthy living environments.

“And the majority also failed to meet minimum fire safety standards.”

He added: “These findings make it clear that as a local authority we should give consideration to use powers available to us and take action.

“People should be able to rely on a safe and well-managed home in this city.

“And residents living near HMOs should not have to put up with antisocial behaviour.”

Landlord fines reinvested

Under the Housing Act 2004, councils can introduce additional licensing where there is evidence that HMOs are being poorly managed.

Before licensing is introduced, the council must demonstrate the scale of the issue and take local opinion into account.

Last summer, the council said it had issued £2.2m in fines to landlords renting out unsafe homes.

More than £500,000 of that was levied against 26 HMO landlords in July alone.

The council says the cash has been reinvested into housing standards and inspection teams.

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