Most property investors pay thousands in middleman fees before they even own the deal. Agents. Sourcing fees. Auction premiums. Marketing costs. Surveyors. It adds up fast. But what if you could cut most of that out? Take bona vacantia (BV) properties. These are assets from dissolved companies that pass straight to the Crown. No agent. No commission. You refer directly and the Crown sells at independent District Valuer market value. Here's the quick breakdown: BV route: ~£4,200 (one transparent DV fee) Traditional routes: £8,500–£35,000+ in combined fees You save £4,300–£30,800+ upfront… and get true exclusivity (no bidding wars). The catch? Longer timeline (around 6–18 months), but that’s the trade-off for zero competition and fair pricing. If you’re tired of paying everyone except yourself, BV might be worth a look. Curious how it actually works?

Posted by Adam Robinson at 2026-02-17 13:04:52 UTC