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100+ Portfolios Built

Do less work
Own more property

We source, refurbish, let and manage it for you.
You just grow your portfolio.

Free strategy call · No obligation · No pressure

300+
Projects completed
£100m+
Post-renovation value
£1.1m+
Rental income pcm
£13.3m+
Annual rent

Why property

Bricks and mortar beats
money sitting still

Property makes sense. The problem is everything that comes with it: finding the deal, pricing the refurb, trusting the builder, filling the property. That's exactly what we take off your plate.

Savings losing value

Cash sitting in the bank buys a little less each year as prices rise.

No time to do it properly

Sourcing, viewings, trades and tenants are a full-time job.

Costly first-time mistakes

The wrong street, the wrong refurb or the wrong tenant can wipe out years of progress.

That's why Ellwood Estates exists

Sourced, refurbished, let and managed, without you lifting a finger.

How it works

From first call to
keys in the door

One clear process, handled by one team. You stay in control of the decisions; we do the heavy lifting.

1

Strategy call

We map out your goals, budget and the right structure to start building you a property portfolio.

2

Sourcing

We find the right property at the right price, vetted against your numbers before you commit to anything.

3

Refurbishment

Our vetted contractors handle everything on budget and on time. You get photo updates at every stage without having to chase anyone.

4

Keys in the door

Your property is fully refurbished, certified and rental-ready. We hand it over and you start earning.

5

Let & manage

We find quality tenants and fully manage the property, so the income arrives without the late-night phone calls.

6

Repeat

With one property performing, we go again. This is how portfolios get built, and we've done it enough times to know exactly how.

Client stories

People who started
Exactly where you are

★★★★★

“The standard of the refurb genuinely surprised me. It’s been done properly, not just a quick tidy-up.”

Sarah S

★★★★★

“Start to finish Mel handled everything. I didn’t lift a finger and now there’s rent coming in every month.”

Brandon T

★★★★★

“Secured my first HMO property with Mel, she walked me through every step and made it feel simple.”

Joanne L

Mel Coxon, Managing Director of Ellwood EstatesMel Coxon · Managing Director, Ellwood Estates

Meet Mel

Led by Mel,
Start to Finish

Personally led

Mel oversees every project personally. One dedicated team, direct access, no chasing for updates.

Everything under one roof

Sourcing, refurbishment, lettings and management from one team, so nothing falls between the gaps.

Honest numbers first

Every deal is stress-tested against real costs before it ever reaches you.
If it does not stack up, you will not see it.

Built for the long term, not a quick exit

Quality refurbishments designed for the long term, not a quick lick of paint, because we expect you to come back for property number two.

Questions

Asked before every first call

Do I need any experience with property?+
No. Many of our clients are buying their first property beyond their own home. The strategy call exists to meet you where you are, and the process is designed so the experience sits on our side of the table.
Do I need funds ready to get started?+
Our service is best suited to people who have funds available, or shortly available, for a deposit and refurbishment. If you are still saving, the call can map out what your starting point will look like when you are ready.
Where do you operate?+
We are based in the North East of England. Many clients never visit their property at all; updates, photos and reports come to you.
Who handles the refurbishment and the tenants?+
We do. Our trusted trades complete the works and our lettings arm finds, vets and manages tenants, so the property arrives finished and the income arrives managed.
What actually happens on the strategy call?+
A relaxed, no-pressure call with Mel or the team. We talk through your goals, your budget and your timeline, and you leave with a clear picture of what is realistic, whether or not we end up working together.
Is there any cost or obligation?+
None. The strategy call is free and there is no pressure to go further. If it is not the right fit or the right time, we will say so.

Your portfolio
Starts with one call

Answer a few quick questions and book your free strategy call.
It takes less than two minutes.