Retiring landlords
Ready to step back after years of letting. One sale, one buyer, done.
Investment
Sell your tenanted property or whole portfolio
We buy tenanted property directly, or match it with investors we work with. Off-market, discreet and handled by us from start to finish.
Who we help
Landlords ready to sell
Every sale is different. These are the ones we see most often.
Tired of the rules
New regulations, repairs and tenant issues. We take it all off your hands.
Tenanted properties
We buy with tenants in place. No need to serve notice or empty the property.
Inherited lets
Executors and families who have inherited rented property and want a clean sale.
Portfolios of any size
From a single buy-to-let to a whole portfolio across the Central Belt.
Discreet sales
Off-market and handled privately. Your tenants don't see it advertised.
You're not alone
Why Scottish landlords are selling up
Higher taxes, new rent rules, energy targets and more paperwork. Plenty of good landlords are deciding enough is enough.
8%
Additional Dwelling Supplement on buy-to-let purchases in Scotland, up from 6% on 5 December 2024. Growing a portfolio costs more than ever.
Source: AzetsRent control
The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 rent control framework came into force on 1 April 2026. Councils report on local rents by May 2027, and rent control areas can follow.
Source: T C YoungEPC C by 2028
Scottish Government proposals would require privately rented homes to meet a minimum energy standard equivalent to EPC C by the end of 2028.
Source: LandlordZoneQuarterly tax
Making Tax Digital: landlords with rental income over £50,000 send quarterly updates to HMRC from April 2026, over £30,000 from April 2027 and over £20,000 from April 2028.
Source: GOV.UK14% sold
In the last year, 14% of Scottish landlords sold rental homes and only 5% bought more. 38% of sellers blamed government policy.
Source: SafeDeposits Scotland via Property11853%
of Scottish landlords plan to reduce their portfolio over the next five years. 30% of homes leaving the sector will be sold to another landlord with tenants in place.
Source: Scottish Association of LandlordsFacts checked November 2026. General information only, not tax or legal advice. Rules change, so speak to your accountant or solicitor.
Why sell to us
We make leaving simple
Tenants stay put
No notices, no empty months with no rent, no eviction stress. We buy with tenants in place.
EPC work is our problem
Facing upgrades to meet the 2028 proposals? We have our own builders, so we buy it as it is and do the work ourselves.
One buyer, any size
One flat or twenty. One conversation, one buyer, one completion date.
Quiet and discreet
Off-market, no boards, no listings. Your tenants and neighbours don't see it advertised.
Two ways to sell
You choose the route
We buy it. A direct offer from us, no chain and no fee.
We find a buyer. We introduce it, off-market, to investors we work with.
- Send us the detailsAddresses, rents and whether it's tenanted.
- We review itWe look at each property and come back to you.
- You get an offerIn writing, with no obligation to accept.
- Complete when you're readyTenants stay in place. You pick the date.
Get an offer
Tell us about your portfolio
A few details is all we need to start. Everything is kept confidential.
Or email sales@zatagroup.co.uk or call 07985 728848.
Questions
Common questions
Do my tenants have to leave?
No. We can buy with tenants in place, and we'll handle the handover with care.
Do you buy the whole portfolio or just some of it?
Either. We can buy the lot, or the properties that suit us, and introduce the rest to investors we work with.
Are there any fees?
If we buy it ourselves, there's no fee to you. If we introduce your property to another buyer, we'll agree any fee with you in writing first.
What do you need from me?
A list of the properties with rents, tenancy start dates, and copies of the EPC, gas and electrical certificates. We'll ask for the rest as we go.
Will it be advertised?
Not unless you want it to be. Most portfolio sales are handled off-market.
We source property for investors who buy in their own name. We do not give regulated financial advice. Prices, rents and yields shown are estimates, are not guaranteed, and do not include all costs. Property values and rents can go down as well as up. Please take your own independent legal, tax and financial advice. Any sourcing fee is agreed with you in writing before you commit.