How to Improve Cash Flow in Your Property Business in 2026
How to Improve Cash Flow in Your Property Business in 2026 With the new tax year approaching and returns now filed, this is the moment to shift focus. Compliance is done. Now it’s about performance. Costs are higher. Interest rates have moved. Regulation hasn’t eased. Tenant expectations are changing. If you’re treating property as a […]
What the August 2025 Interest Rate Cut Means for Landlords
The Bank of England has officially reduced the base interest rate from 4.25% to 4.00% following its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on 6 August 2025. This widely discussed move is part of the Bank’s ongoing effort to stabilise the economy amid easing inflation and slower growth. For landlords and property investors, this change brings […]
July 2025 Budget Update: What Landlords and Property Investors Should Know
On the evening of 15 July 2025, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her first major financial address at the Mansion House. Her update focused on stimulating economic growth, improving homeownership access, and revisiting financial regulations. Several of the proposals and reforms will directly or indirectly affect landlords and property investors. 1. Permanent 95% Mortgage Guarantee Scheme […]
Why Property Investment Remains a Timeless Business Strategy
Introduction The rate of change in our world has never been faster, with rapid technological advancements and shifting consumer preferences, property investment stands out as a bastion of stability. People will always need a roof over their heads, making property-related businesses not just relevant but essential for the foreseeable future. Here’s why focusing on property […]
Fire Safety Phase 3 and The Building Safety Act 2022
Landlords in England must comply with new fire safety requirements from October 1st 2023 On October 1st, 2023, new fire safety requirements will come into force for landlords in England. These requirements apply to landlords who have control over the communal parts of buildings, such as landlords who let properties by the room or landlords […]
Top 5 mistakes that rookie R2SA investors make (and how to avoid them)
Top 5 mistakes that rookie R2SA investors make (and how to avoid them) We have been operating Serviced Accommodation since 2016 and the market has changed a lot since we started. There has been an influx of new operators jumping in, chasing the lucrative returns that the ‘Furus’ pump out. There has also been a […]
The health benefits of using Serviced Accommodation for your employees
Contractors who work away from home often stay in hotel rooms for extended periods of time. This can lead to a number of health issues, including a poor diet, sleep problems, isolation, and stress. Poor diet is a common health issue among contractors who work away from home. When you’re staying in a hotel, it […]
Millions of households to see energy bills drop by 17% from July
Millions of households to see energy bills drop by 17% from July The energy regulator, Ofgem, has announced that it will be lowering the Energy Price Cap from £3,280 to £2,074 from 1 July to 30 September. This is a welcome relief for households, who have been struggling with rising energy prices in recent months. […]
Interest Rates Hit 5%
Interest rates increase to 5% The Bank of England has raised its base rate from 4.5% to 5%, marking its 13th consecutive hike as it battles stubborn inflation. The move follows yesterday’s inflation figures, where the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 8.7% for the 12 months to May 2023, defying expectations for a fall. […]
What is a AST and when should it be used?
AST and UK Housing An AST, or Assured Shorthold Tenancy, is is governed by the Housing Act 1988 in the UK and is the most common type of tenancy agreement used in the UK housing market. It provides tenants with a legal right to occupy a property for a fixed period, usually six or twelve […]