Free investor guide

Thinking of buying a holiday let? Start with the numbers.

How to buy, run the numbers on, and stay compliant with a holiday let or serviced accommodation property, from people who manage them every day.

  • Written by a team managing 36 homes
  • Plain English, no hype about returns
  • Compliance checklist you can actually use
  • Free, and easy to unsubscribe

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What's inside

The Serviced Accommodation Investor Guide

01

Is serviced accommodation right for you?

Short-let, holiday let or long let: the differences in income, workload and risk, and the questions to answer before you buy.

02

Choosing and buying the right property

What guests actually book, where the demand comes from, and the lease, mortgage, planning and licensing checks to do before you offer.

03

Doing your numbers properly

Nightly rate, occupancy and seasonality, and every running cost that belongs in the sum, from cleaning and linen to council tax or business rates.

04

Checking your numbers are right

Using real market data instead of hopeful listings, comparing like with like, and testing what happens in a quiet year.

05

Staying compliant

Fire safety, gas and electrical checks, alarms, insurance, planning and data protection, and what is changing with registration.

06

Tax questions to take to your accountant

What changed when the furnished holiday lettings tax rules ended in April 2025, and what to ask before you buy.

Who it's for

For people weighing up their first, or next, short-let property.

Whether you're researching, viewing properties now, or own a home you're thinking of letting short-term, the guide walks through the decisions in the order you'll face them.

What happens after I sign up?+

You confirm your email address, then the guide arrives straight away. After that we send a short email every week or so with one practical lesson at a time.

Is it really free?+

Yes. There is nothing to buy. If you later want us to manage a property for you, you can ask, but we will not push.

Can I unsubscribe?+

Yes, from the link at the bottom of any email. We never share or sell your details.

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