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Registered with Property118.com
3rd June 2020
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Bio
CEO and founder of National Residential (a property trading and modern online-auction company, founded in 2006, that has bought and sold 1000's of properties in the UK).
I am also a highly experienced landlord with a large portfolio of over 100 properties for which I use the very best agents and experts to manage as efficiently as possible.
I am also founding member of NAPB and I work with the world class industry experts such as Paul Shamplina (Landlord Action); Property118 and other landlord associations to provide the very best possible service to property landlord clients to buy and sell properties and to overcome all the issues they inevitably face.
My personal mission is to build my business on platform of providing landlords and property sellers with the best service to buy and sell their properties/portfolios quickly and efficiently for the best prices; and link them up with the best industry experts who provide all the services and support needed to maximise profits on their portfolios and property investment strategies.
I want to help landlords so please do not hesitate to contact me any time.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcoughlin
3rd February 2026, 3 months ago
Hi Tony, Unfortunately, what you’ve been told isn’t wrong — possession can drag on, and arrears are often only the start of the pain. A few practical points from seeing this play out many times: 1. Carrot and stick usually...
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Hi Ann, You’re absolutely right to compare both routes before deciding. If your bungalow is in good condition and you’re not in a rush, a good local agent will usually achieve the highest price — especially as detached bungalows tend...
Read More →28th July 2024, 2 years ago
I thought I'd also share this from my HIGHLY REPUTABLE & COMPETENT FCCA accountant (Stephen Hennessey) who assessed at least 6 incorporation companies/schemes before we selected Property118 solution. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Dave, This message from tax advisors (forbesdawson.co.uk) that I have...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ginger Rogers at 24/07/2024 - 16:00
Agreed For example, Trusts are set up for landlords to defer tax and pass property to children etc. Are they also 'getting away with it'? Obviously not! And that's because 'they' are using (tried and tested and ingrained) 'Trust' mechanisms...
Read More →24th July 2024, 2 years ago
Hi Mark and Neil I wanted to to just say I hope you guys are both doing OK. I’ve had – and still have – ongoing run-ins with HMRC since 2004 and I’m always involved with small-scale litigation cases so...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Clapham at 30/06/2021 - 17:11
Reply to the comment left by Ian Clapham at 30/06/2021 - 17:11I cannot find your lead record Ian - did you complete a form online as we do not have your details in our CRM system? Can you email myself:...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Ian Clapham at 30/06/2021 - 17:11
Reply to the comment left by Ian Clapham at 30/06/2021 - 17:11Hi Ian - apologies for the delay but our sales team were out of the office on a training day yesterday and all calls were answered by Miss Moneypenny...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Paul Lilley at 06/03/2021 - 07:39
Hi "Investor" - that doesn't seem right at all. Can you please email details to me personally - [email protected] so I can look into this for you. We run a modern auction and we set Reserve Prices that are keener...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Mick Roberts at 02/03/2021 - 09:52
Reply to the comment left by Mick Roberts at 02/03/2021 - 09:52Hi Mick, yes all those costs you mention quickly add. However, some professional landlords are really in control of their portfolios and have great tenants who keep paying rents...
Read More →Reply to comment left by NW Landlord at 02/03/2021 - 18:56
Reply to the comment left by NW Landlord at 02/03/2021 - 18:56Hi, this really depends on the property but as a rule: where estate agents are listing properties at say £160,000 but are in fact selling for £150,000 in 3-6...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 01/03/2021 - 10:43
yes - [email protected]
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Reply to the comment left by at 26/02/2021 - 19:06Lots for landlords to think about: (i) will CGT go up in budget so better sell now? (ii) will end of stamp duty holiday - now extended till June - dampen...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 26/02/2021 - 11:56
Hi RL - happy to take any feedback on Mellors? They have just completed on a sale for another Property-118 member in just 25 days (sold in 6 days; completed in 25 days - £15K over guide) - so the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chris Harris at 16/01/2021 - 08:45
Reply to the comment left by Chris Harris at 16/01/2021 - 08:45Lol :-) my bad - we would all become tenants in a flash :-)
Read More →16th January 2021, 5 years ago
Hi Clair, (and thanks Neil for a plug) In my experience you will get the best price if you sell the property vacant and fix it up before selling with the best local agent over a 3-6 month timescale. However,...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Chiew Loo at 13/01/2021 - 23:08
Reply to the comment left by Chiew Loo at 13/01/2021 - 23:08Thank you for your question. The reason our terms request vendor to agree to a restriction are as follows: 1. we sell via online modern auction and buyers pay...
Read More →Reply to comment left by DALE ROBERTS at 09/01/2021 - 10:12
Reply to the comment left by DALE ROBERTS at 09/01/2021 - 10:12Hi Dale - my team have a case of being bitten with these EWS1's and might be playing it too cautiously. I would have to have a look. the...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Reluctant Landlord at 09/01/2021 - 10:50
Hi RL - happy to look at the property for you and see if this is our bag and if we can help. We do sell HMO's and commercial but our niche is residential BTL and HMO's and other agents...
Read More →Reply to comment left by Jonathan Clarke at 09/01/2021 - 10:07
Reply to the comment left by Jonathan Clarke at 09/01/2021 - 10:07Hi Jonathan - I will take a look at the wording on the website with my marketing team and take on board comments to make content more clear. We...
Read More →Reply to comment left by DALE ROBERTS at 08/01/2021 - 19:00
Reply to the comment left by DALE ROBERTS at 08/01/2021 - 19:00Hi Dale - we have massive challenges trying to help clients sell with these dreaded EWS1 and cladding issues. It's usually the case that to sell now 'as is'...
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