Planning to Sell Multiple Buy-to-Let Properties?

Whether you’re retiring, exiting the market, or simply simplifying your portfolio, selling several buy-to-let properties at once can feel overwhelming. But with the right strategy, it doesn’t have to be.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the best ways to sell multiple properties without losing value, and how Citywide Blocks supports landlords through this process every step of the way.

The Common Mistake: Selling Properties One by One

Many landlords go the traditional route:

• List each property with a high-street agent
• Serve notice to tenants
• Wait months for individual completions

This often leads to:

• Voids and lost income
• High fees and repeated legal costs
• Tenant disputes and unnecessary evictions
• Stressful, drawn-out sales

If you want speed and value, there’s a better way.

Option 1: Portfolio Sale to a Specialist Buyer

Selling all (or most) of your portfolio in one go to a trusted buyer can:

• Save you time and money
• Prevent tenant disruption
• Allow for flexible deal structuring

At Citywide Blocks, we specialise in buying blocks and small-to-medium portfolios directly. We work around your tenants, your compliance position, and your timeline.

Bonus: If you’re only selling part of your portfolio, we can help ring-fence high-performing units while exiting underperformers.

Option 2: Sell via Investor Network (with Guidance)

If a direct sale isn’t possible (e.g., due to location mix or asset type), we can help match your properties to our vetted investment network:

• HMO investors
• Supported housing providers
• Institutional buyers

We handle this off-market and discreetly — no public listings or agents needed.

Key Tips to Avoid Losing Value:

1. Keep Tenants In Place Where Possible

Vacant properties can reduce yield-based valuations. We help you sell with tenants in situ.

2. Prepare Compliance Docs in Advance

Have your EPCs, gas safety, EICRs, and tenancy agreements ready.

3. Bundle by Strategy or Location

Group your units logically — e.g. all HMOs, or all West Yorkshire units — to attract relevant buyers.

4. Avoid Multiple Agents

Multiple listings reduce perceived value and can conflict with one another. Use a single, strategic route.

Should You Use an Auction?

Auctions can work if:

• You need speed over value
• The properties are in poor condition

But they usually result in below-market sales, fees, and no guarantee of sale.

Our recommendation: explore direct sale or private network options first.

How Citywide Blocks Helps You Sell Multiple Properties

We:

• Review your full portfolio and goals
• Recommend the best disposal strategy
• Make direct offers or broker introductions
• Handle compliance and tenant transitions
• Aim to complete within 4–6 weeks (or in phases)

Ready to Sell Your Portfolio Without Losing Value?

Step 1: Get in Touch
Call us on 0113 323 0678 or complete our online form for a confidential discussion.

Step 2: Free Portfolio Review
We assess the properties, tenancy mix, and goals — and provide a tailored exit plan.

Step 3: Structured Offer or Buyer Matching
Choose between a full sale or phased exit.

Citywide Blocks is your partner in smooth, profitable portfolio exits — with no estate agent drama, no auction fees, and no stress.