Liverpool landlord releases £400K from two properties in just 14 weeks without evicting tenants

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Liverpool landlord releases £400K from two properties in just 14 weeks without evicting tenants

A Liverpool landlord has successfully released almost £400,000 from just two rental properties in under 14 weeks – without evicting a single tenant – after turning to Landlord Sales Agency for a faster, more reliable exit.

And that’s not all. After experiencing our process first-hand, the same landlord, like many more before him, returned to sell two more properties in March this year. Both sold in less than 14 days and are already nearing completion, with another £215,000 soon to be paid into his bank.

A complex block sale completed faster than most “simple” deals

The first property was far from straightforward.

A large building in L13 comprising six self-contained flats had been sublet to a company providing accommodation for young people with care needs. Each unit had its own private facilities, meaning multiple occupants, agencies and contractual layers needed to be considered.

The kind of complications that can prevent a sale from ever happening or derail it further down the line.

But by taking the lead and coordinating with all parties, we ensured access for marketing, clarity for buyers, and cooperation across the board. At the same time, we gathered detailed information about the tenancy structure and agreements, positioning the property as a fully operational, turnkey investment.

The result? A cash buyer secured in just 22 days.

More importantly, because the legal groundwork had already been handled upfront, the transaction progressed smoothly, completing in under 14 weeks from first contact to funds cleared.

That’s faster than many vacant possession sales.

Avoiding costly voids and mortgage pressure

The second property – a two-bedroom terrace in L20 – came with a different challenge.

The tenant had already given notice, leaving the landlord exposed to a potential void period while still servicing an outstanding mortgage. Rather than risk months without income, the landlord chose certainty.

We introduced a buyer willing to proceed without surveys or searches and agreed terms within 13 days of listing. Funds were transferred in under 13 weeks.

No delays. No uncertainty. No mounting costs.

A repeat client and even faster results

Impressed by the speed and reliability, the landlord returned just weeks later to sell additional properties.

A refurbished four-bedroom end terrace in L6 – previously used as an HMO – was listed and secured within seven days, with the buyer committing via a non-refundable deposit. This gave the seller complete confidence the deal would not fall through late in the process.

The fourth property, sold with a tenant in place on a long-term agreement, also found a buyer within 13 days, despite requiring modernisation – demonstrating the strength of demand when properties are correctly positioned to the right audience.

Selling with tenants in place is not a compromise option

Liverpool remains one of the UK’s strongest investment markets in 2026, driven by high rental demand, ongoing regeneration and yields that continue to attract both private landlords and institutional buyers.

But what’s changed is how landlords are choosing to exit.

Despite tenanted properties selling for 5 – 10% below market value, with eviction timelines stretching from 6 to 12 months, increasing compliance risks, and a growing number of failed sales across the open market, more landlords are prioritising speed, certainty and reduced exposure over chasing a marginally higher price with vacant possession.

Landlord Sales Agency’s approach brings together multiple buyer types, including investors and chain-free owner-occupiers, to create competition that drives prices higher than traditional investor-only sales.

And the savings sellers make by avoiding the costs of eviction and running empty property with mortgages to pay, is surprisingly similar to the amount they have left in the bank when everything is done and dusted.

Don’t take our word for it, work it out for yourself. Multiply your mortgage payments by, let’s say, 7 months as a conservative estimate of how long the property will be empty while you prepare it for sale, find a buyer and wait for completion. Then add in council costs, refurb costs, legal costs, utilities, insurances, etc., and you’ll understand how quickly running empty property can cause serious financial cash flow problems.

Why more landlords are choosing this route

Recent estimates suggest between 65,000 and 93,000 landlords exited the private rented sector in 2025 alone, with the trend continuing into 2026.

For many, the decision isn’t just about market timing; it’s about reducing risk around the Renters Rights Act.

From minor compliance oversights that can invalidate possession notices, to delays caused by missing documentation during conveyancing, landlords are increasingly aware that holding property – even during the sales process – can expose them to unnecessary costs and complications.

Thinking of selling?

Whether you own one property or a full portfolio, there is strong demand from buyers actively looking for tenanted investments right now.

The key is knowing how to present, structure and manage the sale so it actually completes.

If you’re considering selling – and want to avoid the delays, risks and costs that come with evictions – talk to us about selling with tenants in situ.

We typically sell tenanted properties for 85 – 90% of its vacant market value and we take our fees from that margin so sellers have no fees or commission to pay from the sale price.

We get the job done, and we do it faster and better than anyone else. It’s why we’re the trusted choice for companies such as Property 118, LandlordZONE and Hamilton Fraser.

So, if you have properties you want to sell and want to get straight to it, get in touch.

We’re here, and we’re ready to get started.

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Renters unaware of Renters’ Rights Act protections

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Renters unaware of Renters’ Rights Act protections

While it’s been headline news since 1 May, it appears that one in three tenants still don’t know anything about how the Renters’ Rights Act impacts them.

Research from Propoly found that 36% of tenants have little or no knowledge of the Act, despite the legislation bringing major changes to tenant protections and landlord responsibilities.

The survey of 1,050 tenants found that just 25% described themselves as ‘very familiar’ with the Act, while more than a third said they were either aware of it by name only or had no awareness of it at all.

Significant for the PRS

The tenancy platform’s chief executive, Sim Sekhon, said: “The Renters’ Rights Act represents a significant moment for the lettings sector, and its success will largely depend on how well tenants understand and engage with it.

“If tenants aren’t aware of their rights, they are far less likely to raise issues with their letting agents or landlords, or to challenge situations where those rights may not be upheld.”

He added: “In many ways, awareness is the mechanism that turns policy into real, lived improvement.

“The good news is that tenants are very much in favour of the Act, and excited to enjoy greater security and protections in their home, so when agents and landlords do communicate the changes to them, it is almost universally well received.”

Contacted their landlord

The findings also point to limited engagement between tenants and those managing their homes.

Some 88% said they had not contacted their landlord or letting agent for guidance on how the Act could affect their tenancy and rights.

The same proportion had not sought information from solicitors, online resources, tenant advocacy groups or other sources.

Among tenants who had taken steps to understand the reforms, 26% said they had raised questions about changes to tenancy structures, including the abolition of Assured Shorthold Tenancies.

Tenant worries revealed

Questions about revised rent increase rules were highlighted by 21%, while the same proportion asked about stronger legal obligations for property standards, including damp and mould.

Pet ownership rights were another issue, with 18% of tenants who had sought advice saying they wanted to understand how the Act would affect them.

The research found that 60% of tenants felt confident in their understanding of how the Act would affect their tenancy, leaving 40% who did not.

While 44% of tenants said they had no concerns about the changes, 23% expressed worries or confusion about rent increases.

A further 17% were concerned that the new regulatory landscape could lead to more frequent, intrusive or stringent property inspections and increased oversight during their tenancy.

The research also raised tenant concerns about whether landlords could seek to force evictions over minor breaches once the new rules are in place.

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Why the landlords best placed to expand are choosing not to

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Why the landlords best placed to expand are choosing not to

On paper, the strongest candidates for expansion are easy to identify. They have low borrowing, substantial equity and established portfolios. They understand the market, have access to finance and, in many cases, have already proven their ability to grow successfully. If anyone were expected to continue expanding, it would be them, yet that is not what is happening.

A growing number of these landlords are choosing not to take the next step. The capacity is there, the experience is there, but the intent has shifted. That shift is important because it suggests that the limiting factor is no longer financial, it is strategic. Expansion always comes with trade-offs. More properties mean more exposure, more moving parts and more complexity. For landlords who have already reached a level of financial stability, those trade-offs are being reassessed. The question is no longer whether growth is possible; it is whether it is necessary. This is where the decision-making process changes. Instead of pursuing additional acquisitions as a default, landlords are becoming more selective. They are weighing the benefits of further growth against the value of maintaining what they already have.

Evidence of this can be seen in the Property118 Landlord Sentiment Survey Q1 2026, where many landlords report strong financial positions alongside a limited appetite for expansion.

That combination is not accidental, it reflects a market where capability and intention are no longer aligned. When the landlords best placed to expand choose not to, the effect is felt across the sector. Growth slows, competition for new acquisitions softens and the overall pace of activity becomes more measured. This is not a lack of opportunity, iIt is a shift in priorities.

For now, one conclusion stands out: the landlords with the greatest ability to grow are increasingly the ones deciding they no longer need to.

For many landlords, the question is not whether the market is changing, but what that change means for their own position.

If you are holding a portfolio with relatively low borrowing, or are beginning to reassess how your assets are structured, this is often the point where a more joined-up view becomes useful.

An invitation for established landlords

If you find the Property118 articles helpful and are curious about how those ideas apply to your own portfolio, you are welcome to take the conversation a step further.

These conversations are typically most useful for landlords with established portfolios and relatively modest borrowing who are beginning to reflect on how their assets could work more effectively in the years ahead.

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Home sales now take 104 days to exchange

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Home sales now take 104 days to exchange

Home sales are taking more than 100 days to reach exchange for the first April on record, with leasehold deals dragging buyers and sellers into longer and riskier waits.

Connells Group says the average home that exchanged contracts in April had gone under offer 104 days earlier.

That is around four weeks longer than in April 2019, when the average was 76 days, which is above the roughly 60-day timeline seen in the early 2010s.

The group says 61% of transactions now take longer to exchange after a sale is agreed than the time needed to find a buyer.

Transaction process

Aneisha Beveridge, the research director at Connells Group, said: “For the first time on record, it is now taking more than 100 days, on average, for a sale to progress from offer agreed to exchange.

“That highlights how much more drawn-out the transaction process has become, particularly since the pandemic.

“Extra checks, longer chains and tighter legal and compliance requirements are all adding time, with leasehold purchases standing out as the biggest contributor to delays.”

She added: “The knock-on effect is that buyers and sellers are left exposed for longer once a deal is agreed, and we’re increasingly seeing more transactions collapse later in the process.

“As sales take longer to work their way through the system, buyers become more exposed to changes in mortgage rates and house prices if conditions shift during that period.

“That extended uncertainty builds further down the line.”

Takes longer to buy

Nearly one in five homes (17%), now take more than six months to reach exchange after going under offer.

That compares with 13% a year ago and 5% a decade earlier.

The difference between cash and mortgaged purchases has also started to reappear.

In April last year, both types of transaction took a similar length of time to reach exchange.

This April, homes bought with a mortgage took nine days longer than cash purchases.

The gap remains below the 15-day difference recorded in April 2022, when borrowing costs were higher and mortgage market volatility was more pronounced.

Leasehold takes longer

Connells says the typical leasehold home took 155 days to reach exchange in April, compared with 97 days for a freehold property.

The resulting 58-day gap is the widest on record and far above the 13-day difference seen before Covid.

More extensive legal requirements and delays by managing agents are being cited as factors behind the longer leasehold timeline.

The problem is most visible in markets with a higher share of flats, including London and other major urban centres, where leasehold homes account for a larger proportion of sales.

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