What Happens After You Sell Your Estate or Letting Agency
Completion is not the end. Signing the sale and purchase agreement and receiving the completion funds triggers a series of […]
Estate & Lettings Industry
Estate & Lettings Industry
Estate & Lettings Industry
Seller Finance in Estate and Letting Agency Sales: The Vendor Loan Explained
When a buyer cannot fully fund an estate or letting agency acquisition through a bank or their own equity, the
Estate & Lettings Industry, Estate Agency Sales
Tax on Selling an Estate or Letting Agency
Selling an estate or letting agency can generate a significant capital gain — and the rate you pay depends on decisions made before a buyer appears. This guide covers CGT basics and current rates, the difference between asset and share sale tax treatment (asset sale from a limited company can attract an effective 50-55% rate vs 18% on a qualifying share sale), BADR qualifying conditions for agency owners, earn-out taxation under Marren v Ingles (CGT arises at completion before earn-out cash is received), non-compete payment rules, vendor loan notes, and the self-assessment payment deadline. Tax advice before heads of terms — not after — is the single most important planning point.
Estate & Lettings Industry
The Lettings Agency Management Agreement and What It Means for Your Sale
The management agreement is the foundational document in a lettings agency business. It is the contract between the letting agent
Estate & Lettings Industry
Letting Agency Due Diligence: What Buyers Examine and How to Prepare
Due diligence in a lettings portfolio sale is structured around the management agreement register. The managed portfolio is the asset
Estate & Lettings Industry
Heads of Terms for an Estate or Letting Agency Sale: What to Agree Before Instructing Solicitors
Heads of terms (also called a heads of agreement or letter of intent) is the document that records what the
Estate & Lettings Industry
The Role of a Solicitor When Selling an Estate or Letting Agency
Estate and letting agency sales require specialist legal representation — not a generalist commercial solicitor. Management agreement assignments, AMFI earn-out mechanics, TUPE compliance, and CMP/compliance warranties are all sector-specific. This depth guide covers why the specialism matters, what your solicitor does at each stage from heads of terms to post-completion, how to choose one, and the common mistakes that cost sellers money.
Estate & Lettings Industry, Estate Agency Sales
Management Buyout of an Estate or Letting Agency: What Owners Need to Know
A complete guide to management buyouts (MBOs) for estate and letting agency owners. Covers MBO financing, the four main structures, viability assessment, and how to approach an internal buyout conversation.
Estate & Lettings Industry, Estate Agency Sales
Tax When Selling an Estate or Letting Agency: What Owners Need to Know
A guide to the key tax considerations when selling an estate or letting agency — CGT rates, Business Asset Disposal Relief eligibility, earn-out income risk, and the share sale vs asset sale choice. Written for UK owners planning an exit.
Estate & Lettings Industry
When Is the Right Time to Sell Your Estate or Letting Agency?
A guide for estate and letting agency owners on when to sell — covering market conditions, landlord churn, compliance, lease term, owner dependency, and the optimal timing framework for a well-priced exit.