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If you’re building a UK property portfolio in 2026 and you have the time to look for your own deals, then you should be looking to buy at discount.

Finding a bargain often means dealing directly with vendors.

Which is what this episode is all about.

Ruban Selvanayagam has been buying and selling UK property with his business partner James Durr since 2006.

They solve problems for vendors via their cash buying company, their estate agency and their online auctions under the umbrella name of Property Solvers.

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We discuss:

Mastering Vendor Negotiation in the UK Property Market
Tips for Building a UK Property Portfolio in 2026
How to Find Discounted UK Property Deals
Understanding Vendor Motivation in UK Property Sales
Common Seller Types in the UK Property Sector
Challenges with Online UK House Valuation Tools
Key Questions to Pre-Qualify UK Property Sellers
Identifying Flexible Vendors in the UK Property Space
Educating UK Property Sellers on Market Reality
Setting the Right Price for UK Property Sales
Importance of Sold Comparables in UK Property Valuation
Speed, Certainty, Price: UK Property Vendor Priorities
Auction versus Investor Sale in UK Property
Dealing with Problematic Tenants in UK Property Investments
Impact of Renters' Reform in UK Property Lettings
Building Relationships with UK Estate Agents
The Value of Quick Transactions in UK Property Buying
Refurbishment Costs for UK Semi-Detached and Terrace Houses
Best UK Property Types for Rental and Resale
Filtering Unmotivated Vendors in the UK Property Market

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