location

Staffordshire

Cannock Portfolio

Residential Investment & Asset Repositioning

20

Properties

£2.1m

Acquisition

The Portfolio

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This was a portfolio of 20 residential properties spread across Cannock, acquired by us as a single transaction.

On paper, it was a straightforward buy-to-let portfolio. In reality, it was far less tidy. The properties varied in condition, tenancies were inconsistent, and some units were performing significantly better than others due to a lack of consistent management across the portfolio.

We were required to complete within a short timeframe due to impending mortgage term expiries affecting the portfolio.

Our Approach

The initial priority was to purchase the portfolio in a way that provided certainty to the vendor. Terms were agreed at £2.1 million, with completion achieved within a 14 day timeframe from agreement.

Following acquisition, our priority was to stabilise rent collection, improve yields and increase the long-term asset value across the portfolio.

Rather than managing the properties individually, a portfolio-wide approach was adopted. This enabled a more coordinated programme of asset management, ensuring that issues were addressed efficiently and consistently across all 20 units.

Key areas of focus included:

  • Resolution of tenant-related management issues to improve rent collection and neighbour relations
  • Collection of accumulated rent arrears
  • Repair and refurbishment works across selected properties
  • Compliance and documentation updates to align with current regulatory requirements
  • Review and standardisation of tenancy agreements

To support the sales strategy, a fully designed show apartment was created within one of the newly developed units, giving prospective purchasers a clear view of the finished specification before completion

Buyers were also given a limited range of specification options, allowing them to personalise certain finishes while keeping delivery controlled. This helped increase buyer appeal and differentiate the scheme within the local market.

The Outcome

Over a relatively short period, the portfolio was stabilised, operational issues were addressed, and overall performance was improved.

All 20 properties were consolidated under a single, structured ownership and management approach. Tenancies were regularised, compliance issues resolved, and historic problems dealt with.

  • Portfolio acquired for £2.1 million in a time sensitive transaction
  • Completion achieved in under 14 days
  • 20 units stabilised under single ownership
  • Tenancy agreements and compliance fully updated
  • Rent arrears addressed and income strengthened
  • Targeted refurbishment completed where needed

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