Is It Better to Sell a Block Vacant or Tenanted? January 2, 2026 TL;DR Vacant possession is not always the best option. Selling a block of flats with tenants can reduce risk, save time, and still achieve market value. What’s in This Article What vacant possession means Why landlords aim for vacancy Risks of vacant…
Selling a Block of Flats With Tenants in Situ: A UK Guide January 2, 2026 TL;DR Selling a block of flats with tenants in situ is often faster and more attractive to investors. This guide explains how it affects value, risk, and your exit strategy. What’s in This Article What “tenants in situ” means How…
How Much Is a Block of Flats Worth: The Ultimate Valuation Guide December 19, 2025 TLDR A block valuation is based on income, risk, condition, and demand. This guide explains how blocks of flats are valued in the UK and what landlords can do to maximise value or sell quickly. What’s in This Article How…
Using Ground 1A for Possession: Landlord’s Guide to Selling a Block December 19, 2025 TLDR Ground 1A allows landlords to regain possession if they intend to sell the whole property. However, it comes with long notice periods, strict conditions, and serious risks. This guide explains how it works and when selling with tenants in place…
Life After Section 21: New Mandatory Possession Grounds Explained December 19, 2025 TLDR After Section 21 ends, landlords must rely on possession grounds to regain control of their property. This guide explains the new mandatory grounds, how they affect selling blocks of flats, and what landlords should do next. What’s in This Article What possession…
Last Day to Serve a Section 21 Notice: Key Dates Before May 2026 December 11, 2025 TLDR The section 21 notice deadline is approaching. After May 2026 you can no longer serve a no fault eviction notice. This guide explains the key dates, the risks of missing them and how landlords can still sell blocks…
Section 21 Abolished: Selling Your Block of Flats Under the New Rules December 11, 2025 TLDR Section 21 is being abolished. From May 2026, landlords will no longer be able to remove tenants without fault. Selling a block of flats will now require a valid possession ground, stricter evidence, and a more extended notice period….
Can I Sell a Block of Flats with a B2 Fire Safety Rating? December 11, 2025 Introduction Selling a block of flats with a B2 fire safety rating can be difficult because most buyers cannot secure a mortgage for properties with this rating. In this guide, we break down your options and explain how Citywide…
Selling a Block of Flats Without an EWS1 Form: Your Options in 2026 December 11, 2025 TL;DRYou can sell a block of flats without an EWS1 form, but it usually requires a cash buyer. This blog explains how to sell properties with fire safety defects or non-compliant cladding — and why Citywide Blocks provides a…
I Inherited a Block of Flats – Now What? December 4, 2025 Introduction The phone call came as a shock. A distant relative has passed away, and you’ve inherited their block of flats. What seemed like a windfall might actually be a complex financial and legal responsibility you never asked for. Unlike inheriting a single…
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