Property advice from someone who's actually in the market.

S&LS Holdings is led by Simon Smethurst MRICS — a property consultant, operator and investor helping time-poor professionals deploy capital with clarity and confidence.

Why S&LS Holdings?
What makes us different

We've worked across the full spectrum of property — and we're still active in it.
Buy-to-let, HMO, commercial, holiday let, development, landowner partnerships. Not as observers, but as principals. Our own investments sit alongside our client work, which means our advice is grounded in what actually happens in the market — not what should happen in theory.Independent, and accountable for it.
I spent years applying my expertise on behalf of others within the industry. S&LS Holdings exists because I wanted to apply that same expertise on my own terms — with no institutional agenda, no internal politics, and no filter between my professional judgement and the advice you receive. Every recommendation carries my own name.MRICS qualified. The professional standard that matters in property.Operators first, advisors second.
We don't just consult on property strategies — we execute them ourselves. That operational experience shapes how we approach every instruction: practically, honestly, and with a clear understanding of risk.Direct, experienced, no-nonsense.
You'll get a clear professional view delivered straight — including on the deals and situations where the honest answer isn't the comfortable one.

Ready to move forward?

Every engagement starts with a 15-minute discovery call — no obligation, no hard sell. Just a conversation to see if we're the right fit for your project.

S&LS Holdings | Led by Simon Smethurst MRICS
Property Consultancy

Simon is also the founder of Nook & Key Escapes and writes The Great Exit newsletter.

Services & Investment GuideThank you for your enquiry.How we workEvery project we take on follows a simple 3 step process:

01
The Discovery Call
15 minutes — no obligation.
A brief conversation to review your enquiry and ensure your project aligns with our expertise. No hard sell, no commitment — just a straightforward discussion to see if we're the right fit.
02
The Tailored Proposal
A formal Scope of Work, agreed upfront.
Following a full review of your brief, we produce a formal Scope of Work detailing specific deliverables, timelines, and a fixed fee or percentage-based quote. No surprises.
03
Project Commencement
We begin immediately.
Once the proposal is agreed and a deposit received, we begin with a dedicated project timeline and regular updates throughout. You'll always know where things stand.

Our ServicesEvery engagement is different. All fees are agreed following a full review of your brief — we don't believe in one-size-fits-all pricing.

Sometimes you just need an experienced, independent eye on a decision before you commit. Whether it's a pre-purchase review, an asset you're already holding, or a deal that doesn't quite add up — we give you a clear, considered view with no agenda other than getting it right.

HMO property is one of the most rewarding but operationally complex investment strategies available. We've navigated the full cycle — from sourcing and acquisition through to conversion, licensing, management and exit — and we bring that hard-won experience to every HMO instruction.

We don't just advise on holiday let property — we run it. Through Nook & Key Escapes, we have built and refined a short stay operation from the ground up. That means our advice on market entry, operational setup and yield optimisation is grounded in real experience rather than theory.

Commercial property requires a different lens — different lease structures, different risk profiles, different exit routes. Whether you're acquiring, managing or disposing of a commercial asset, we provide considered, experienced input to help you navigate with confidence.

Before committing capital to a development project, you need a clear-eyed view of what's possible. We provide detailed feasibility analysis, planning research and ROI modelling to give you a robust foundation for your decision — and the confidence to move forward or walk away.

Structuring agreements with landowners requires patience, creativity and an understanding of what makes a proposition work for both parties. Drawing on our own landowner partnership model at Nook & Key Escapes, we can help you identify, approach and structure deals that work — without the capital intensity of outright acquisition.

The best property opportunities rarely reach the portals. We leverage our network and expertise to identify, evaluate and secure off-market opportunities on your behalf — with rigorous due diligence and a clear brief at every stage.

A poorly timed or badly positioned exit can erode years of value creation. We help you assess the right moment, prepare your asset and execute a disposal strategy that maximises your return — whether that's a single property or a portfolio event.

For clients who need ongoing oversight of an active project or investment, we provide regular reporting, evaluation and strategic input — acting as your representative throughout the lifecycle of the engagement.

Whether you're building a portfolio from scratch or reviewing an existing one, we provide a structured, objective assessment of your current position and a clear strategy for growth, optimisation or exit.

Some property situations are genuinely complex, unusual or multi-faceted. If your project doesn't fit neatly into any of the above, get in touch — we're at our best when the brief is challenging.

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A note on fees
All fees are agreed following a full review of your brief and outlined in a formal Scope of Work document before any engagement begins.

Privacy PolicyLast updated: June 2026Who we areS&LS Holdings is a property consultancy led by Simon Smethurst MRICS. Our website is located at www.slsholdings.co.uk.For the purposes of UK GDPR, S&LS Holdings is the data controller for personal information collected through this website.For any privacy-related queries, contact us at: [email protected]What data we collectWhen you use our contact form or enquiry form, we may collect:Your name
Your email address
Details of your property enquiry
Your estimated budget range
The service you are interested in
We do not collect any sensitive personal data.How we use your dataWe use the information you provide solely to:Respond to your enquiry
Assess whether your project aligns with our services
Schedule and conduct a discovery call
Send follow-up correspondence related to your enquiry
We will never use your data for unsolicited marketing without your explicit consent.Legal basis for processingWe process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interests — specifically, to respond to enquiries you have chosen to send us — and where relevant, on the basis of consent.How long we keep your dataWe retain enquiry data for a maximum of 24 months from the date of your last contact with us. If no engagement follows your initial enquiry, your data will be deleted within 6 months.Who we share your data withWe do not sell or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.Your data may be processed by the following third-party tools as part of our normal operations:Carrd — our website platform (form data)
Zoho email service provider — for correspondence
Google Calendars — for scheduling discovery calls
Each of these providers operates under their own privacy policies and appropriate data processing agreements.Your rightsUnder UK GDPR, you have the right to:Access the personal data we hold about you
Correct any inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Object to or restrict processing of your data
Withdraw consent at any time, where consent is the basis for processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.CookiesOur website may use essential cookies to function correctly. We do not currently use tracking or advertising cookies. If this changes, we will update this policy and display an appropriate notice.Third party linksOur website contains links to third party sites including The Great Exit (thegreatexit.co.uk) and Nook & Key Escapes (Instagram). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and recommend you review their policies separately.Changes to this policyWe may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.ContactS&LS Holdings
Registered Address: 5 A Ack Lane East, Bramhall, Stockport, United Kingdom, SK7 2BE
Email: [email protected]
Company Number: 13725801