Guides
Guides for UK property investors and sourcers
Written from primary sources, with every figure dated and linked. More guides are on the way.
Strategy
Commercial to residential conversion
Class MA, prior approval, space standards, the 5% VAT rate and the stamp duty most people miss.
Regulation
HMO licensing in 10 English cities
Fees, additional and selective schemes, end dates and Article 4 areas, checked on each council’s own site.
Regulation
The Renters' Rights Act: what landlords need to know
What changed on 1 May 2026, the rules for selling or moving in, the fines and the dates still to come.
Tax
Making Tax Digital for landlords
Who is in and when, how joint property counts, quarterly deadlines and penalties.
Due diligence
Property sourcing fees: what you pay and when
Typical fees, what the Estate Agents Act requires in writing, and when you should get money back.
Due diligence
How to check a property discount is real
Test a claimed discount in 20 minutes with Land Registry sold prices and EPC floor areas.
Strategy
BRRR in the UK, with real numbers
The six-month rule, refinance valuations, lender stress tests and tax, worked through on a real-sized deal.
Due diligence
How to check a property sourcer is legit
Five checks on free public registers before you pay anyone a sourcing fee.