Property Cash Buyer Trade Insights

Summer 2026 Market Check-In: What South Wales Sellers and Buyers Need to Know

14th July 2026

TL;DR — Mark’s Quick Take The market has slowed for summer, as it usually does, and this year the slowdown came early. Nationally, June saw the biggest drop in asking prices for that month in fourteen years. But under the surface South Wales is holding up reasonably. Welsh prices are up around 3.5% over the […]

Which Types of Property Are Selling Quickest Right Now in South Wales?

24th November 2025

In South Wales this November, the quickest house sales are happening in well-presented three-bed family homes, tidy rental-ready terraces, and modern properties needing little work. Buyers are favouring homes that are realistic on price, energy efficient, and ready to move into. Projects are still selling too, but only when the numbers make sense. If you’re […]

Top Auction Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid (South Wales, 2025)

20th November 2025

We’re now deep into the final auction cycle of the year, and I’m seeing sellers in South Wales either doing brilliantly or missing out completely. Right now, success depends on realistic reserves, full legal packs, and strong presentation. If you’re planning to sell before Christmas or early in the new year, make sure you’re prepared. […]

Common Mistakes I’m Seeing Sellers Make Right Now in South Wales

03rd September 2025

Over the past few months, I’ve been speaking to dozens of homeowners across South Wales, from Cardiff to the Valleys and through to Newport and Bridgend. One thing that stands out is the number of avoidable mistakes sellers are making in today’s market. These mistakes don’t just cost time; they can knock thousands of pounds […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – Part 10 – Selling Properties Without Correct Planning Permission.

20th May 2016

Hi, my name is Mark King and I am a Cardiff-based property buyer. I’ve been in the business about 20 years and have bought over 700 properties in that time. One of the issues that often comes up when people offer me properties, is about those without correct planning permission, before works have been carried […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – Part 9 – How To Sell A Property With Bad Neighbours.

19th May 2016

If you are looking to sell your home but are concerned that your neighbours or neighbouring property could affect your sale you are not alone. Mark King Properties have dealt with a number of clients in a similar situation. Watch this video to find out more. The fact is, you may have a property that […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – Part 8 – Selling an Unfinished Project.

18th May 2016

This is part 8 of my video series ‘Trade Secrets’ – Tips, Tricks and insights into the property investment world. Something that I am seeing a lot of at the moment are unfinished projects in the home. Do you have a property that has been in the family for a long time and are you […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – Part 7 – Selling a home with non-standard construction.

17th May 2016

One of the issues that I commonly see, particularly with an ex-local authority property or an ex-council property, is that they are not made of what is called a ‘Standard Construction’ What is standard construction? Generally speaking, a standard constructed property consists of brick and/or block walls under a tiled pitched roof sat on concrete […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – Part 6 – Selling with Japanese Knotweed

16th May 2016

My name is Mark King and I am a Cardiff based property buyer. I have been in the business for over 20 years and I have bought over 700 properties within the South Wales region. I buy a range of properties for cash and can complete a purchase very quickly. The types of property I […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – Part 5 – Property Overvaluation. EXPOSED

15th May 2016

  Hi, my name is Mark King. I have over 20 years of experience within the property industry. This is part five of my video series on Trade Secrets, featuring how to avoid scams, general insights and tricks of the trade. Property Overvaluation. In this video I will be looking at and discussing the valuations […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – Part 4 – Sell and Rent Back Scheme Exposed.

14th May 2016

Hi, my name is Mark King and I am a Cardiff based property buyer. I have been in the business for twenty years and bought over 700 properties in that time. Sell and Rent Back Exposed A question I am often asked by potential sellers is if we do a sell and rent back scheme. […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – Part 3 – Rent to Rent

13th May 2016

My name is Mark King. I am a Cardiff based property buyer. I’ve been in the business for over 20 years, and bought approximately 700 properties in that time. 
I am doing a series of blogs based on some of the trade secrets, scams and fibs you may be been told or have personally encountered […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – Part 2 – Liar Buyers.

12th May 2016

Hi Everyone. This is part of my series on property buyer scams. Part Two –Today I will be discussing the current scams that I have come across within the property cash buyer industry. One that has been going on for a really long time is the high offer and then cutting it at the last […]

Trade Secrets of a Property Cash Buyer – A mini series Part 1

11th May 2016

Video Transcription Hi There, My Name is Mark King. I am a Cardiff based property buyer. I buy properties throughout the South Wales Region. I’ve been in the business for over twenty years and I’ve bought over 700 properties in that time. What I want to do is show you, over a couple of video […]