NEPI

What NEPI does

NEPI (North East Property Investment Ltd), founded in 2009 and headquartered in Newcastle Upon Tyne, is a private UK property services firm operating in the residential buy-to-let investment market. The company sources investment properties on behalf of individual investors, overseas investment funds, and portfolio landlords, then arranges financing, conducts due diligence, negotiates purchases, and manages refurbishment using its own in-house workforce. Its service stack covers the full investment lifecycle from acquisition through ongoing tenancy management.

The operating model is structured around three entities: the parent NEPI advisory arm, NEPLM (North East Property Lettings & Management), a wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2018 that manages over 300 residential properties at a fixed 10% management fee using ARLA Propertymark-qualified staff, and NEPI Incrementum, a development subsidiary created in 2024 to pursue land and building conversion projects. Revenue is generated through a mix of transaction-based acquisition fees, refurbishment service fees, mortgage arrangement commissions, recurring property management fees, and principal transactions on portfolio purchases ranging from £500,000 to £50,000,000.

The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, relying on the company website, phone inquiries, valuation forms, and in-person consultations, supplemented by content marketing and SEO targeting the North East and adjacent regions. Customer segments span first-time landlords, overseas investors, portfolio sellers, social housing buyers (including Ministry of Justice leases), and HMO/student accommodation investors. The company holds Property Ombudsman membership, ICO data protection registration, and GDPR compliance, and reports marketed investment yields of 8-12%. There is no disclosed technology platform, AI capability, or institutional funding.

Name

NEPI

Legal name

North East Property Investment Ltd

Website

https://nepi.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NEPI is a Newcastle-based UK property investment advisory firm that sources, finances, refurbishes, and manages buy-to-let properties for individual and overseas investors across the North East and Yorkshire, supported by a 300+ property management subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Investment Advisory

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Residential Property Managers (531311), Lessors of Real Estate (5311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAA), Co-Living Property Management (BPAJAFAJ), Real Estate Tenant Representation (FSAEAJAF)

Keywords

• Property investment advisory
• Buy-to-let sourcing
• Residential property acquisitions
• Property portfolio management
• Letting agent services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Acquisition Services: NEPI earns fees for assisting clients in acquiring investment properties, including property sourcing, negotiation on behalf of clients, and conducting due diligence.
2. Property Refurbishment: The company undertakes refurbishment work on behalf of clients using their own highly skilled workforce, generating revenue from renovation and improvement services.
3. Lettings and Management: NEPLM (sister company) manages over 300 residential properties, charging a management fee of 10% for ongoing property management services including tenant sourcing, rent collection, and property maintenance.
4. Portfolio Acquisition: NEPI purchases property portfolios from £500,000 to £50,000,000, acting as a professional buyer and portfolio investor.
5. Buy-to-Let Mortgage Arrangement: The company's mortgage advisers help clients secure buy-to-let mortgages and other financing for property investments.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

NEPI provides end-to-end residential buy-to-let property investment services in North East England, including property sourcing, purchase negotiation, buy-to-let mortgage arrangement, in-house refurbishment, tenant placement, and ongoing property management. The company also directly purchases individual properties and investment portfolios for cash, offers HMO investment opportunities, and runs an ethical social housing leasing programme through wholly-owned subsidiaries NEPLM and NEPI Incrementum.

Product overview

NEPI (North East Property Investment) operates as a unified property investment platform offering a comprehensive suite of services for the residential buy-to-let market in the North East of England. The core offering centers on NEPI's main property investment service, supported by NEPLM (North East Property Lettings & Management) for ongoing property management, NEPI Incrementum for development projects, and specialized services including Buy My House (quick property purchases), Property Portfolio Sales, HMO investment properties, and tools like the Stamp Duty Calculator. Services span the entire investment lifecycle from valuation and acquisition through refurbishment, tenant placement, and long-term management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NEPI Property Investment Advisory Core residential buy-to-let investment service for individuals and businesses in North East England, covering property selection, purchase negotiation, mortgage arrangement, refurbishment, tenant placement, and ongoing management.
• NEPLM Lettings and Property Management Subsidiary service providing tenant sourcing, rent collection, property maintenance, and full management of 300+ residential properties for a fixed 10% management fee with the first three months free, staffed by ARLA Propertymark-qualified personnel.
• Buy My House (Quick House Purchase) Cash purchase service buying individual properties, portfolios, and development opportunities directly from homeowners and investors, with guaranteed offers within 48 hours and completion typically within seven days.
• Property Portfolio Sales Professional portfolio purchasing service handling 2 to 100+ buy-to-let properties regardless of condition, lease length, tenancy type, or location; NEPI covers legal fees and EPC costs as the buyer.
• HMO Property Investments House in Multiple Occupation investment product offering higher rental yields (8–12%) through individual room rentals, including student and professional housing with shared facilities.
• Property Refurbishment Service In-house refurbishment service using the company's own skilled workforce to undertake modernization or cosmetic improvements on behalf of investors.
• Property Acquisition Services Full-service property acquisition for investors including expert financial and legal advice, thorough due diligence, building surveys, and negotiation on behalf of the client.
• Social Housing Investment Ethical property investment offering long-term social housing leases with government-backed tenancy agreements, providing consistent secure rental income.
• Free Property Valuation Service Free property valuation using advanced valuation software linked to a comprehensive sales database, delivering market value estimates within 24 hours with no obligation.
• NEPI Incrementum Development Development subsidiary seeking land or buildings suitable for conversion or development, operated as part of NEPI's broader investment platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Yields of 8-12% on investment properties
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NEPLM (North East Property Lettings & Management)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNEPLM is NEPI's sister company specializing in property lettings and management. NEPI refers clients for management services and NEPLM handles tenant sourcing, rent collection, property maintenance, and ongoing management for over 300 residential properties. Management fee is fixed at 10% with first three months free.
• NEPI IncrementumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment company looking for land or buildings suitable for conversion or development, subject to planning. Contact: Max Armstrong, [email protected]
• On The MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProperty listing partner displaying NEPI investment properties on their platform
• PRS (Private Rented Sector)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPRS membership indicating compliance with industry standards for private rented sector properties
• The Property OmbudsmancoreOthersIndependent dispute resolution scheme. NEPI is a member (T00667) and follows their code of practice for handling complaints. Clients can refer complaints to the Property Ombudsman if not resolved within 8 weeks.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RW Invest: UK residential buy-to-let investment specialist with off-market sourcing, mortgage support, and post-purchase management — closely mirrors NEPI's integrated acquisition-to-lettings model, though typically focused on the North West rather than the North East.
• North Property Group: Residential property investment firm serving UK and overseas investors, offering sourcing, refurbishment, and management — directly comparable end-to-end service stack and customer mix to NEPI.
• Open Property Group: National residential investor and portfolio buyer, offering quick cash purchases and full-service investment support — comparable to NEPI on both advisory and principal portfolio-acquisition lines.
• Spot Blue International Property: International property investment advisory targeting overseas buyers in UK BTL and HMOs — overlap with NEPI's overseas investment fund segment and buyer-sourcing workflow.
• The Property Buying Company: UK cash buyer for individual properties and portfolios within similar turn-around timescales — comparable to NEPI's "Buy My House" and portfolio purchase channels on speed, fees absorbed, and counterparty profile.
• Sequoia Investment Properties: UK-based investment property advisory serving individual and overseas investors with sourcing and management support — directly comparable customer base (first-time landlords, overseas funds) to NEPI.
• Yield.town: HMO-focused investment specialist sourcing, financing, and managing multi-tenant properties — directly comparable to NEPI's HMO/student product line.

Broad incumbents

• Savills UK: Global real estate services firm offering investment advisory, valuation, and asset management across UK regions — broader incumbent that competes with NEPI on investment advisory and property management for higher-value investors.
• Knight Frank UK: Major international real estate advisory and management firm with residential investment services — broader portfolio alternative to NEPI for institutional and high-net-worth property investors.
• Countrywide / Connells Group: Large UK residential agency and lettings group offering sales, lettings, and mortgage services nationwide — provides the broad incumbent benchmark for NEPI's residential letting and management stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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