Property advice from someone who's actually in the market.
SLS Holdings is led by Simon Smethurst MRICS — a property consultant, operator and investor helping time poor professionals navigate the property market with clarity and confidence.
Our work sits across three connected areas - We consult. We operate. We write about it:
The Great Exit
For those building a life beyond London
The newsletter and strategy for leaving the London grind.
General Property Consultancy
For professionals with capital and no time to waste
You know you want to invest in property. What you need is a clear strategy, an experienced eye and someone who will tell you the truth — not just what you want to hear.From pre-purchase analysis and development feasibility to portfolio strategy and off-market acquisition, we provide bespoke, considered consultancy at every stage.
Nook and Key Escapes Proof that the model works
We don't just advise on lifestyle property — we operate it.Nook & Key Escapes is our own cabin and retreat business, built from the ground up and refined through real operational experience. After navigating the inevitable early challenges, we've emerged with something far more valuable than a business plan — a proven, focused strategy.Our model is built around beautifully designed cabins and retreats, delivered through partnerships with landowners. No capital-intensive acquisitions. Just operational excellence, considered design and a proposition that works.That track record makes everything we do at SLS Holdings sharper. When we advise clients on property strategy, it's from a position of having done it ourselves.We are currently seeking funding partners to scale the model. If that interests you, we'd love to talk.
Why SLS Holdings?
What makes us different
We're operators, not just advisors. Our own investments mean our advice is grounded in reality.
Polished, professional, direct. No jargon, no hand-holding — just clear, experienced input when you need it.
MRICS qualified. The professional standard that matters in property.
Genuinely broad experience. Buy-to-let, HMO, commercial, holiday let — we've navigated them all, including the difficult deals and difficult people.
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.
Get in touch via email - we aim to reply within 2 business days.
SLS Holdings | Led by Simon Smethurst MRICS
Consultancy · Investment · Lifestyle Property
Services & Investment GuideThank you for your inquiry. To ensure we are the right fit for your project, please find a breakdown of our standard consultancy phases and fee structures below.Phase 1: The Partnership ProcessWe believe in total transparency. Every project we take on follows this 3 step lifecycle:1. The Discovery Call (15 Mins): A brief, no-obligation conversation to review your inquiry and ensure your project aligns with our expertise.2. The Tailored Proposal: We provide a formal Scope of Work document detailing specific deliverables, timelines, and a fixed fee or percentage based quote.3. Project Commencement: Once the deposit is cleared, we begin work immediately, providing you with a dedicated project timeline and regular updates.Phase 2: Fee Ranges & Service Tiers
While every property project has unique variables, we use the following benchmarks to help you plan your investment.
| Service Tier | Best for | Investment Range |
|---|---|---|
| Strategy Check | Pre-purchase "second opinion" or existing asset evaluation. | From £750 + |
| Development Feasibility | Detailed feasibility, planning research, and ROI roadmap. | From £1,500 + |
| Owner’s Representative | Ongoing management, reporting and evaluation. | Monthly Retainer From £750 + (per month) |
| Bespoke Consultancy | Portfolio building strategy, off market acquisition or Sourcing | Custom Quote |
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, SLS 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