{"id":7304,"date":"2026-05-31T19:44:51","date_gmt":"2026-05-31T19:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mattknowles.weblads.uk\/staging\/?page_id=7304"},"modified":"2026-06-01T22:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T22:13:44","slug":"property-condition-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mattknowles.weblads.uk\/staging\/property-condition-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Propery Condition"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"7304\" class=\"elementor elementor-7304\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e1f22c0 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e1f22c0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-77327a3\" data-id=\"77327a3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce5c00d elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce5c00d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;scale&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">I Buy Properties in Any Condition. Any Condition Means Any Condition.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45e9ee3 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45e9ee3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;scale&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do not let the state of your property stop you from getting in touch. I have bought properties in every condition imaginable across the North West and condition has never been a reason I could not proceed.\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3a1e77 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f3a1e77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-981d3e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"981d3e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest concerns sellers have when they first consider contacting a cash buyer is whether their property is in good enough condition to be considered. They worry that a property that needs work will be rejected, or that the condition will be used as an excuse to offer an unrealistically low price.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The honest answer with me is that there is no minimum condition requirement. I buy properties that need work because that is a core part of what I do. I carry out all refurbishment work with my own trusted team of contractors after purchase. I assess the property honestly, make an offer that reflects its current state, and then my team takes care of everything from there.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past five years and across more than 120 properties, I have bought homes in every condition from well maintained and recently renovated to properties requiring complete gutting and rebuilding from the inside out. Whatever the state of your property, get in touch and I will give you an honest assessment.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f27e268 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-top elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f27e268\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-wider\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d9d26f2 elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"d9d26f2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide-right&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82863f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"82863f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Landlord Property Selling Options - Complete Page -->\r\n<div class=\"property-selling-options-page\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    .property-selling-options-page {\r\n      font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\r\n      max-width: 100%;\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n      color: #333;\r\n      padding: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .page-intro {\r\n      margin-bottom: 60px;\r\n      font-size: 18px;\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .property-option {\r\n      margin-bottom: 60px;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .property-option h2 {\r\n      margin: 0 0 30px 0;\r\n      color: #1e3a5f;\r\n      font-size: 32px;\r\n      font-weight: 700;\r\n      line-height: 1.3;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .property-option p {\r\n      margin: 0 0 20px 0;\r\n      font-size: 16px;\r\n      color: #333;\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .property-option p:last-child {\r\n      margin-bottom: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    \/* Honest Market Info Box - Prominently Styled *\/\r\n    .honest-info-box {\r\n      background: #e3f2fd;\r\n      border: 3px solid #1976d2;\r\n      border-radius: 8px;\r\n      padding: 30px;\r\n      margin: 35px 0;\r\n      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(25, 118, 210, 0.15);\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .honest-info-box p {\r\n      color: #0d47a1;\r\n      font-size: 16px;\r\n      margin: 0;\r\n      font-weight: 500;\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    \/* Benefits List with Green Ticks *\/\r\n    .benefits-list {\r\n      list-style: none;\r\n      padding: 0;\r\n      margin: 20px 0 0 0;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .benefits-list li {\r\n      padding-left: 35px;\r\n      margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n      position: relative;\r\n      font-size: 16px;\r\n      line-height: 1.7;\r\n      color: #333;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .benefits-list li:before {\r\n      content: \"\u2713\";\r\n      position: absolute;\r\n      left: 0;\r\n      top: 0;\r\n      color: #28a745;\r\n      font-size: 24px;\r\n      font-weight: bold;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    .benefits-list li:last-child {\r\n      margin-bottom: 0;\r\n    }\r\n    \r\n    \/* Responsive Design *\/\r\n    @media (max-width: 768px) {\r\n      .property-option {\r\n        margin-bottom: 40px;\r\n      }\r\n      \r\n      .property-option h2 {\r\n        font-size: 24px;\r\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\r\n      }\r\n      \r\n      .property-option p {\r\n        font-size: 15px;\r\n      }\r\n      \r\n      .honest-info-box {\r\n        padding: 20px;\r\n      }\r\n      \r\n      .honest-info-box p {\r\n        font-size: 15px;\r\n      }\r\n      \r\n      .benefits-list li {\r\n        font-size: 15px;\r\n        padding-left: 30px;\r\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\r\n      }\r\n      \r\n      .benefits-list li:before {\r\n        font-size: 20px;\r\n      }\r\n    }\r\n  <\/style>\r\n  \r\n  <!-- Why So Many Landlords Are Selling Now -->\r\n  <div class=\"property-option\">\r\n    <h2> I Buy the Property. My Team Does the Work.\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n    <p> The reason condition is never a barrier for me is straightforward. I do not need to sell the property on to another buyer immediately after purchase. I carry out the refurbishment myself with my own team of contractors and then either let the property or sell it on once the work is complete.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>That means I am not dependent on the property being mortgage ready or in a condition that will pass a standard buyer's survey. I can buy a property in any state because I am buying it with cash, refurbishing it myself, and then making the decision about what to do with it after the work is done.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>Most buyers on the open market need the property to be in a condition that their mortgage lender will accept. That rules out anything with structural issues, significant damp, roof problems, or other defects that a surveyor would flag. I have no such restriction. Whatever the condition, I can proceed.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n\r\n    \r\n  \r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <!-- Selling a Tenanted Property -->\r\n  <div class=\"property-option\">\r\n    <h2> An Honest Explanation of How I Price Properties in Poor Condition.\r\n<\/h2>\r\n    <p>I will always be completely transparent with you about how the condition of your property affects the offer I make. This is not something I will hide or be vague about. Here is exactly how it works.\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>When I assess a property I am calculating two things simultaneously. The first is what the property will be worth once it has been refurbished and is ready to let or sell. The second is what it will cost my team to carry out the refurbishment required to get it to that point.\r\n\r\n.<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>The difference between those two figures, minus my profit margin and the cost of holding the property during the refurbishment period, is what determines the offer I can make. The more work the property needs, the lower the offer relative to its finished value. That is simply the mathematics of how property investment works.\r\n\r\n.<\/p>\r\n\r\n <p>I will always explain my figures clearly. I will tell you what I think the finished value will be, what I estimate the refurbishment costs to be, and how I have arrived at the offer figure. You will never receive a number without an explanation. If you disagree with any part of my assessment, I am always open to that conversation<\/p>\r\n\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <!-- Portfolio Purchases -->\r\n  <div class=\"property-option\">\r\n    <h2>Why Holding On to a Property That Needs Work Can Cost More Than Selling.\r\n<\/h2>\r\n    <p> Many sellers in properties that need significant work are tempted to hold on, either hoping the market will improve or intending to carry out the work themselves before selling. It is worth understanding the real costs of that approach.\r\n\r\n.<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>An empty property that needs work costs money every single month it sits unsold. Council tax on an empty property is due after an initial exemption period and some councils charge a significant premium on long term empty properties. Buildings insurance for an empty property is significantly more expensive than standard home insurance and requires a specialist policy. Security costs if the property is in an area where vacant properties are at risk of vandalism or unauthorised occupation add further expense. Ongoing maintenance to prevent further deterioration, for example clearing gutters, maintaining the roof, and preventing water ingress, can add up significantly over time.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>On top of those ongoing costs, a property in poor condition on the open market typically attracts a smaller pool of buyers, takes significantly longer to sell, and often faces repeated price reductions as it sits. The combination of ongoing holding costs and eventual price reductions can sometimes result in a worse net outcome than a quick sale to me at a price that reflects the current condition.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>The right answer is different for every seller and I will always give you an honest opinion on what I think makes sense for your specific situation.\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <!-- SPV and Limited Company Purchases -->\r\n  <div class=\"property-option\">\r\n    <h2> Legal Issues Are Not Always a Barrier Either.\r\n<\/h2>\r\n    <p>Condition is not the only thing that can make a property difficult to sell on the open market. Legal complications can be just as challenging and in some cases more so.\r\nProperties with short leases are a common example. A flat with a lease of less than 89 years will often be unmortgageable to a standard buyer, effectively cutting off the vast majority of the market. I buy short lease properties because I am not dependent on mortgage finance.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>Properties with restrictive covenants, right of way disputes, boundary issues, or other title complications can also be very difficult to sell through an estate agent as these issues often deter buyers or their solicitors. I assess each situation on its own merits and in many cases these complications do not prevent me from proceeding.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>Properties with planning issues, enforcement notices, or building regulations certificates that were not obtained can also fall into this category. Again, each situation is different and the only way to find out if I can help is to get in touch and have an honest conversation.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n   \r\n    <!-- Tax & Legal Disclaimer Box -->\r\n    \r\n  <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"property-option\">\r\n    <h2> What Happens to the Property After I Buy It.\r\n\r\n<\/h2>\r\n    <p>I think it is useful for sellers to understand what happens to a property after I purchase it, particularly if the property needs significant work.\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>Once the sale completes and the property is mine, I bring in my own trusted team of contractors who I have worked with across the North West for years. Depending on the scope of work required, the refurbishment might involve anything from a fresh coat of paint and new carpets through to a full rewire, replumb, new roof, structural repairs, new kitchen, new bathroom, and complete redecoration throughout.\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n    <p>I document the entire refurbishment process on my Instagram and Facebook pages so you can see exactly the kind of work I carry out and the standard of finish I achieve. If you would like to see examples of properties I have bought in poor condition and the finished result after refurbishment, follow me on Instagram and you will see the full before and after story for many of the properties I have bought.\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n    <p>Once the refurbishment is complete, the property either goes on the rental market managed by my lettings team or is sold on. That end to end process is what I have built over five years and over 120 properties.\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n    \r\n   \r\n    <!-- Tax & Legal Disclaimer Box -->\r\n    \r\n  <\/div>\r\n\r\n  <!-- Real Example -->\r\n \r\n  \r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9b93757 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9b93757\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ffe0380 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ffe0380\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Before and After Examples Section -->\r\n<div class=\"before-after-widget\">\r\n  <style>\r\n    .before-after-widget {\r\n      font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, sans-serif;\r\n    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        <div>\r\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n              <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\r\n              <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"1.5\"><\/circle>\r\n              <polyline points=\"21 15 16 10 5 21\"><\/polyline>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <p class=\"placeholder-text\">Before Image<\/p>\r\n            <p>Add property photo<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"photo-label before\">Before<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      <div class=\"photo-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"placeholder\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n              <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\r\n              <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"1.5\"><\/circle>\r\n              <polyline points=\"21 15 16 10 5 21\"><\/polyline>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <p class=\"placeholder-text\">After Image<\/p>\r\n            <p>Add property photo<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"photo-label after\">After<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      <p class=\"caption\">Full internal renovation including new kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and decoration throughout. Property value increased from \u00a385,000 to \u00a3105,000.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Example 2 -->\r\n    <div class=\"before-after-pair\">\r\n      <h3>Victorian Terrace Modernisation<\/h3>\r\n      \r\n      <div class=\"photo-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"placeholder\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n              <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\r\n              <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"1.5\"><\/circle>\r\n              <polyline points=\"21 15 16 10 5 21\"><\/polyline>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <p class=\"placeholder-text\">Before Image<\/p>\r\n            <p>Add property photo<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"photo-label before\">Before<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      <div class=\"photo-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"placeholder\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n              <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\r\n              <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"1.5\"><\/circle>\r\n              <polyline points=\"21 15 16 10 5 21\"><\/polyline>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <p class=\"placeholder-text\">After Image<\/p>\r\n            <p>Add property photo<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"photo-label after\">After<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      <p class=\"caption\">Structural work, new windows, electrical upgrade, and complete interior refurbishment. Ready for letting at significantly higher rental rate.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Example 3 -->\r\n    <div class=\"before-after-pair\">\r\n      <h3>Semi-Detached Family Home<\/h3>\r\n      \r\n      <div class=\"photo-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"placeholder\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n              <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\r\n              <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"1.5\"><\/circle>\r\n              <polyline points=\"21 15 16 10 5 21\"><\/polyline>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <p class=\"placeholder-text\">Before Image<\/p>\r\n            <p>Add property photo<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"photo-label before\">Before<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      <div class=\"photo-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"placeholder\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n              <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\r\n              <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"1.5\"><\/circle>\r\n              <polyline points=\"21 15 16 10 5 21\"><\/polyline>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <p class=\"placeholder-text\">After Image<\/p>\r\n            <p>Add property photo<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"photo-label after\">After<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      <p class=\"caption\">Extended with new kitchen diner, master en-suite, and garden improvements. Transformed from dated property to modern family home.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n    <!-- Example 4 -->\r\n    <div class=\"before-after-pair\">\r\n      <h3>Period Property Restoration<\/h3>\r\n      \r\n      <div class=\"photo-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"placeholder\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n              <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\r\n              <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"1.5\"><\/circle>\r\n              <polyline points=\"21 15 16 10 5 21\"><\/polyline>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <p class=\"placeholder-text\">Before Image<\/p>\r\n            <p>Add property photo<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"photo-label before\">Before<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      <div class=\"photo-container\">\r\n        <div class=\"placeholder\">\r\n          <div>\r\n            <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\">\r\n              <rect x=\"3\" y=\"3\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect>\r\n              <circle cx=\"8.5\" cy=\"8.5\" r=\"1.5\"><\/circle>\r\n              <polyline points=\"21 15 16 10 5 21\"><\/polyline>\r\n            <\/svg>\r\n            <p class=\"placeholder-text\">After Image<\/p>\r\n            <p>Add property photo<\/p>\r\n          <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <span class=\"photo-label after\">After<\/span>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      \r\n      <p class=\"caption\">Complete restoration respecting period features whilst adding modern comforts. New roof, damp-proofing, heating system, and carefully sympathetic updates throughout.<\/p>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    \r\n  <\/div>\r\n  \r\n  <!-- Important Notice -->\r\n  \r\n  \r\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5bd0e3d elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5bd0e3d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-28fb0c6 elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"28fb0c6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide-up&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1485236 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1485236\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR RETIRING LANDLORDS\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3416fb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"3416fb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5461\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5461\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will you really buy a property that needs a complete refurbishment? <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5461\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5461\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. A property needing a complete refurbishment from top to bottom is exactly the kind of property I buy regularly. I carry out all refurbishment work with my own team of contractors after purchase so the condition of the property at the point of sale does not limit my ability to proceed. I will make an offer that honestly reflects the cost of the work required.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5462\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5462\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What about properties with structural issues like subsidence?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5462\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5462\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structural issues including subsidence, cracked foundations, and major roof damage are not automatic barriers for me. The severity and cost of the repair will be reflected in my offer but structural issues alone do not prevent me from buying a property. Get in touch and I will give you an honest assessment.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5463\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5463\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can you buy a property with Japanese knotweed?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5463\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5463\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Japanese knotweed can make a property effectively unmortgageable to a standard buyer because most mortgage lenders will not lend on a property with knotweed present. As a cash buyer I am not dependent on mortgage finance so knotweed is not a barrier. The cost of treatment will be factored into my offer.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5464\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5464\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What about a fire damaged or flood damaged property?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5464\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5464\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. I have bought fire damaged and flood damaged properties before. The extent of the damage will be fully assessed by the RICS surveyor and reflected in the offer. Even severely damaged properties can be bought if the numbers work.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5465\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5465\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Will you buy a hoarder property with lots of contents?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5465\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5465\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Yes. I can buy a property with significant contents inside. I can either include the clearance in my offer or, if it is easier for you, buy the property as it stands with the contents included. You do not need to arrange clearances before I can proceed.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-5466\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5466\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\"> Does the property need to be empty for you to buy it?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5466\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5466\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No. I buy occupied properties, tenanted properties, and vacant properties. The occupancy status does not affect my ability to proceed.<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e3196f0 elementor-section-stretched row-margin-left elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e3196f0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f83ef33\" data-id=\"f83ef33\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eac1363 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-apus_element_testimonials\" data-id=\"eac1363\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;columns&quot;:&quot;12&quot;,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slide-up&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"apus_element_testimonials.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"widget-testimonials position-relative  style2  fullscreen\">\n\n                                    <div class=\"info-top\">\n                                                    <h2 class=\"widgettitle\" >\n                               <h2 style='text-align:center; margin-bottom:0px;'>What Sellers Say About Working With Me.<\/h2>                            <\/h2>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                \n                \n                    <div class=\"slick-carousel v1 testimonial-main\" data-items=\"1\" data-large=\"1\" data-medium=\"1\" data-small=\"1\" data-smallest=\"1\" data-pagination=\"false\" data-nav=\"false\" data-asnavfor=\".testimonial-thumbnail\" data-slickparent=\"true\">\n                                                                                \n                            <div class=\"testimonials-item2 text-center\">\n                                                                    <div class=\"description\">We sold my father's property to Matthew this month. Not a pleasant task but Matthew made it so much easier. We agreed a fair price and he included clearing the property. All completed quickly and professionally with Matthew keeping us up to date throughout. I would highly recommend for a fuss free sale. Thank you for your compassion and support Matthew.\"<\/div>\n                                                                <h3 class=\"name-client\">Sharon Jones<\/h3>                                                                                                    <div class=\"job\"> Probate Property Sale<\/div>\n                                \n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"wrapper-testimonial-thumbnail\">\n                        <div class=\"slick-carousel testimonial-thumbnail\" data-centerpadding='0px' data-centermode=\"true\" data-items=\"5\" data-large=\"5\" data-medium=\"5\" data-small=\"3\" data-smallest=\"3\" data-pagination=\"false\" data-nav=\"false\" data-asnavfor=\".testimonial-main\" data-slidestoscroll=\"1\" data-focusonselect=\"true\" data-infinite=\"true\">\n                                                                                                                                <div class=\"wrapper-avarta\">\n                                        <div class=\"avarta\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mattknowles.weblads.uk\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/m13.jpg\" alt=\"Sharon Jones\">\n                                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                                                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n            \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-42ebc1a elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"42ebc1a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b6df0a6\" data-id=\"b6df0a6\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7d5129e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7d5129e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2aa5673 elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"2aa5673\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide-right&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-066d34d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"066d34d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Whatever Condition Your Property Is In, Get in Touch.\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4ccbbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f4ccbbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0I will give you an honest assessment and a straightforward offer. No judgment about the state of the property and no pressure to accept. If I cannot help I will tell you that honestly and point you towards other options that might work for your situation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-eafdfa0\" data-id=\"eafdfa0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36dddb8 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"36dddb8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;slide-left&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:200}\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-md\" href=\"https:\/\/demoapus1.com\/homez\/contact\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span 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class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-172273d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"172273d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edfd657 e-con-full e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"edfd657\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;slide-right&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06235fe elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"06235fe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Send Matt a message<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d261cc elementor-widget__width-initial matt-message elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"9d261cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;scale&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:300}\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"wpcf7 no-js\" id=\"wpcf7-f6236-o1\" lang=\"en-US\" dir=\"ltr\" data-wpcf7-id=\"6236\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-response\"><p role=\"status\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\"><\/p> <ul><\/ul><\/div>\n<form action=\"\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7304#wpcf7-f6236-o1\" method=\"post\" class=\"wpcf7-form init\" aria-label=\"Contact form\" novalidate=\"novalidate\" data-status=\"init\">\n<fieldset class=\"hidden-fields-container\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7\" value=\"6236\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_version\" value=\"6.1.6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_locale\" value=\"en_US\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wpcf7_unit_tag\" 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Any Condition Means Any Condition. Do not let the state of your property stop you from getting in touch. I have bought properties in every condition imaginable across the North West and condition has never been a reason I could not proceed. 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