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…
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….
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…
Introduction Owning a block of flats was supposed to be a solid investment. But when problems pile up—from costly cladding remediation to tenant disputes and mounting service charges—that investment can quickly become a financial nightmare. If you’re searching for answers on “what to do with a problem block of flats” or “how to sell a…
Learn how selling block of flats with tenants in situ works. Expert strategies to maximize value while managing occupied properties from Citywide Blocks.
Why Valuing a Block Is Not the Same as Valuing a House Many landlords assume that selling a block of flats works like selling individual properties. In reality, block valuations require a different lens — one that considers income, tenancy structure, compliance, and even potential development opportunities. At Citywide Blocks, we’ve helped landlords across the…
Can You Sell a Block with Sitting Tenants in the UK? Yes, you can. In fact, selling a block of flats with sitting tenants is common — especially in the portfolio sales market. While many landlords worry it may complicate the sale, professional buyers like Citywide Blocks often prefer occupied units because they represent immediate…
Selling a block of flats can be complex, especially when tenant issues, arrears, or regulatory red tape are involved. For many landlords, the traditional public route — estate agents and auctions — introduces delays, publicity, and uncertainty. That’s where off-market sales come in. Citywide Blocks simplifies the process with direct, discreet purchases that offer speed…
At Citywide Blocks, we specialise in buying and resolving problem blocks of flats across the UK no matter the issue. From costly
