Have you heard about the strategy that lets you flip other people’s property? It sounds a bit cheeky—but it’s completely legal, and incredibly effective when done right. It’s called an assisted sale, and it allows you to add value to a property you don’t own, sell it for more, and keep some—or even all—of the profit. No mortgages. No bridging. No stamp duty. Here’s how it works: Find a motivated seller Often someone with a tired, unsellable, or problematic property. Agree a fixed sale price For example, you agree the seller will receive £150,000 once the property sells. You fund the uplift You spend, say, £20,000 on a light refurb, staging, or sorting legal/title issues. You sell the property It sells for £200,000 thanks to the improvements. You keep the uplifted profit The seller receives their £150,000. Your refurb cost was £20,000. That leaves you with £30,000 profit—without ever owning the property. And here’s what you avoid: Stamp duty Legal fees (on purchase) Bridging loans Arrangement fees Interest payments Mortgage broker fees Estate agency fees (if you market it yourself) Surveys and valuations for finance That’s thousands saved—on top of the profit earned. Profit options vary. You might agree to take 100% of the uplift, or structure a profit share with the seller—like 70/30 or 50/50. It all depends on how much value you’re adding and what works for both parties. Why would a seller agree to this? A seller might agree to an assisted sale because they want a quick, hassle-free solution without the stress of managing a refurbishment themselves. They may not have the funds or desire to improve the property, even though they know it needs work to achieve a better price. In many cases, sellers are stuck with properties that aren’t attracting buyers in their current condition and would rather share some of the upside than accept a low offer. It’s a way for them to walk away with a guaranteed amount, while you handle the improvements and the sale. Who does this strategy work best for? This strategy works well for people going through probate who have inherited a property they don't want to manage or improve. It’s also ideal for tired landlords who want to exit without putting more money into their portfolio. Owners of cosmetically poor or unmortgageable properties, where traditional buyers won’t get finance, are often perfect candidates. And finally, it works well for motivated sellers who need speed, certainty, and a simple, hands-off solution. Want to learn more about how to use this strategy yourself? Join us in person or virtually at the next MCR Property Social on Wednesday 15th May at Together Finance HQ in Cheadle. At this event, Saj Hussain—a highly experienced property entrepreneur known as The Property Joint Venture Expert—will be revealing exactly how the assisted sale strategy works, and how you can apply it to generate profit without buying property. Saj has built a multi-million-pound portfolio since 2007 using flips, HMOs and developments. His team also manages over 500 HMO rooms in Birmingham. If there’s anyone who knows how to make this strategy work, it’s him. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your creative deal-making, this is one session you won’t want to miss. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unlocking-creative-strategies-for-maximum-returns-in-2025-tickets-1267010284869?aff=ukhomes

Posted by Paul Stapleton at 2025-04-02 16:16:41 UTC