Case Studies &
Proof of Work
A record of real deals — landlord exits, inherited homes, chain breaks, assisted sales and investor projects. The numbers are real and the situations are ones I deal with every week.
A landlord who had owned a two-bedroom flat in Partick since 1998 came through a local referral. The flat had a sitting tenant on a legacy assured tenancy with rent significantly below market rate. I purchased with the tenancy in place, managed the transaction discreetly and completed a full refurbishment once vacant.
A family contacted me following the death of a parent who had owned a three-bedroom semi on the South Side. Two adult children were co-executors and neither was able to manage refurbishment or a long sale process.
A two-bedroom main-door West End flat listed at Offers Over £165,000 had sat for several weeks with limited interest due to condition and buyer concern around historic damp.
A couple had sold subject to conclusion of missives before their buyer's mortgage failed late in the process. They needed a buyer quickly to protect their onward transaction.
A dated West End flat had a clear gap between as-is value and modernised comparable stock. Works cost was around £26,000 and the numbers supported a formal assisted sale arrangement.
An investor wanted a structured single-project arrangement rather than buying a property directly. The deal, downside and exit route were discussed before capital moved.
A repeat investor wanted to take an equity stake in a refurbishment project rather than a fixed-rate loan. A written JV agreement set out equity split, decision process and downside scenarios.
A buyer relocating from London needed help understanding the Scottish buying process, Offers Over pricing and missives before making an offer on a West End flat.
A homeowner facing arrears needed a discreet sale before formal lender action. The property was in reasonable condition. The arrears were the issue, not the property itself.
A sourcer sent a two-bedroom flat in Hamilton with a Home Report value of £105,000. It looked viable at first glance but comparable analysis showed the margin narrowing significantly once works, holding costs and contingency were factored in.
Straightforward deals. No pressure.
Every situation on this page involved a real person with a real problem. My job is to give an honest answer quickly — whether that means making an offer, recommending an estate agent, or walking away. The case studies above include a deal I did not do. That one is included deliberately.
Have a property that fits one of these situations?
Send me the address or link first. I will look at it and give you a straight answer — usually within 24 hours.
