LIVERPOOL · MERSEYSIDE · WIRRAL
Experts in below market value property, auctions and distressed assets in Liverpool
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Buy well. Have the right people on your side.
Tuna Fish Property helps investors find and buy property across Liverpool, Merseyside and Wirral through auctions, repossessions, receivers and genuine off-market opportunities. We bring local knowledge, hands-on experience and a record of real client acquisitions to your search.
Buying distressed property for clients through changing markets.
Practical insight from investing, developing, letting and managing locally.
Help with the purchase, preparation for letting and ongoing management.
12 months' free property management
Included with our sourcing service: tenant finding, inspections and rent-guarantee insurance where applicable.
A sourcing agent should bring more than a property advert. You need someone who can assess the opportunity, challenge the numbers and explain the risks before you commit.
Liverpool-born investor and developer Dominic Farrell leads our property sourcing service. He has been buying distressed property for clients since 2008 and is the author of Property Auctions: Repossessions, Bankruptcies and Bargain Properties. Tuna Fish Property is a family-run business with experience of the whole investment journey.
Our experience is practical. We have bought, refurbished, let and managed property ourselves, so we understand the decisions you face and the costs that can undermine a deal.
Comparable sales, achievable rent, condition, likely expenditure and an appropriate exit strategy matter more than an impressive headline discount.
Viewings, local contacts, photographs and video updates help you make informed decisions, whether you live nearby, elsewhere in the UK or overseas.
Explore our approach to property investment in Liverpool or our support for overseas property investors.
NEIL'S PROPERTY PURCHASE
Neil's case study: £58,500 purchase and £120,000 estimated value. The £61,500 potential uplift is before costs and any works.
Explore how the lease position can affect the purchase price, finance and exit strategy. Bring the lease terms, title documents and proposed costs together before deciding whether an auction opportunity works for you.
A 2026 PURCHASE
A 4 bedroom property with 2 bathrooms, a conservatory and a large plot. The case study shows local sale prices of £200,000 to £240,000 for comparison.
The purchase price is part of the story. We assess comparable evidence alongside condition, the legal position, finance and the total cost of buying.
These are individual historical examples. Estimated values and local sale comparisons are not a formal valuation of the property or realised profits. Purchase costs, finance, any works and other expenses affect the eventual return. Individual results vary.
An Amazon No.1 bestseller • Fourth edition, 2026
Before you choose a property sourcing company in Liverpool, you can explore the experience, case studies and thinking behind our service.
By Dominic Farrell • Fourth edition published
Dominic Farrell, director of Tuna Fish Property and Head of Property Investment and Sourcing in Liverpool, is the author. His book draws on property investment experience dating back to the financial crisis of 2008, with real case studies showing how the principles work in practice.
For first-time buyers and experienced investors, the book explains how to:
Explore our guidance on buying property at auction.
That means the experience documented in the book sits behind the service you receive, alongside our local knowledge and practical experience of buying, refurbishing, letting and managing property. You can read the case studies, understand our approach and then talk to us about your own plans.
Arrange a telephone call or Zoom with Dominic to discuss what you want to achieve with property in Liverpool.
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These examples come from clients we have helped with property sourcing and investor support. They show why the purchase price and the work before purchase matter.
£75,000
Purchase price
£120,000
Subsequent surveyor's valuation
Conor reported that the valuation exceeded his original £100,000 target without refurbishment. He also highlighted the ongoing advice on assessing properties and avoiding pitfalls.
£75,000
Purchase price
£110,000
Reported valuation six months later
For this London-based investor, Dominic viewed the property, agreed the price before auction and supported the purchase. K.P. reported no refurbishment and an existing long-term tenant.
£65,000
Purchase price
£95,000
Reported valuation when arranging a mortgage
J.R. reported three purchases through Dominic, including this property, which required no renovation. His testimonial emphasises local knowledge, clear advice and a long-term working relationship.
Client-reported historical examples, not promises of future results. Valuations are not sale proceeds or mortgage advances. Purchase costs, finance, taxes and other expenditure affect the overall return. Property values and rental income can fall as well as rise.
We start with your objectives, then assess properties against them. The aim is a purchase that makes sense for you, with the risks and practical next steps understood.
A telephone call or Zoom with Dominic establishes your goals, preferred strategy, timescale and appetite for refurbishment and risk. We explain our service and agree the brief before the search begins.
We search pre-auction and unsold lots, repossessions, receiver sales and genuine off-market opportunities. We view suitable properties and consider comparable sales, rental demand, condition and likely costs.
You receive the investment rationale, photographs or video and the issues that need further investigation. We agree a ceiling price and negotiate or bid on your behalf within your instructions.
We liaise with the professionals involved in the purchase, help coordinate any agreed works and prepare for letting. Our relationship continues with your included first year of property management.
A low guide price is not enough. Title, tenancy, condition, finance and resale or letting prospects all need attention. Your solicitor undertakes the legal review; specialist surveys and advice are arranged where appropriate. We help coordinate the process, but do not replace independent legal, tax or regulated mortgage advice.
Considering a buy, refurbish, refinance and rent strategy? We can discuss whether it suits the property and your objectives. Refinancing is subject to valuation and lender approval.
MORE THAN FINDING A PROPERTY
The purchase is only the beginning. Our sourcing service includes 12 months' free property management, helping you move from acquiring the property to running the investment with local support.
Day-to-day tenancy management, communication and coordination, with a team that already knows the property and your investment objectives.
Help finding and referencing a suitable tenant where required, so you have support with letting as well as buying the property.
Routine inspections during the included management period help us monitor the property's condition and identify issues needing attention.
Insurance is included where the tenancy and tenant meet the insurer's requirements. Cover is subject to eligibility, policy terms, limits and exclusions.
If refurbishment is needed, we can help arrange quotations and coordinate agreed works. We can also introduce experienced solicitors and mortgage or bridging-finance brokers. Your agreement will set out the service scope and any separate property, professional or refurbishment costs before you proceed.
After the included 12 months, continued management is available on agreed terms. We will explain the transition before the free period ends.
Talk through the sourcing serviceA property sourcing agent identifies and assesses opportunities against your investment brief, then helps with negotiation and the purchase process. Tuna Fish Property also supports the next stage through refurbishment coordination, lettings and management.
We focus on Liverpool, Merseyside and Wirral. Our search includes pre-auction opportunities, unsold auction lots, repossessions, receiver sales and genuine off-market opportunities through professional contacts.
No. We work with local investors, clients elsewhere in the UK and overseas buyers. We can view properties and share photographs, video and an investment assessment, with telephone or Zoom discussions to help you make decisions.
Yes. We begin by discussing your objectives and explaining the process, including the risks, responsibilities and professional advice involved. The first step is a conversation, whether this is your first purchase or an addition to an existing portfolio.
The sourcing service includes 12 months' free property management, including tenant finding, inspections and rent-guarantee insurance where applicable. Insurance is subject to eligibility and policy terms. We explain the arrangements and any separately agreed services before you proceed.
No. We look for purchases supported by comparable evidence and sound rental fundamentals, but every property is different. Past client results do not guarantee your outcome, and future valuations, finance and rental income remain subject to risk.
Speak with Dominic about what you want to achieve and how Tuna Fish Property can help. Call us, or send an enquiry to arrange a telephone conversation or Zoom at a convenient time.
Or email dominic@tunafishproperty.co.uk
Real properties. Practical experience.
Explore 24 real property examples from our team’s wider track record, built through buying and sourcing property since 2008. See auction purchases, off-market deals, reported rental yields, refinancing valuations and development projects.
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