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The "Tired Landlord" Cure: Unlocking Short-Term Let Property Maintenance Benefits

One of the biggest misconceptions about Short-Term Lets (or Serviced Accommodation) is that guests will "wreck the place."

DNB Future Properties

May 283 min read

"Illustration of a large padlock labeled 'Council Tax' being unlocked by a golden key to release gold coins labeled 'Small Business Rates Relief'. To the right, a happy investor holds a coffee in front of a modern commercial building labeled '100% Relief', contrasting with a locked chest on the left marked with a red cross. The image visualizes the financial benefit of Unlocking Small Business Rates Relief for Holiday Lets."

The "No Council Tax" Hack: Unlocking Small Business Rates Relief for Holiday Lets

One of the biggest silent killers of rental yield in the UK is Council Tax (especially during voids) and the inability to deduct expenses efficiently under Section 24. But there is a solution.

DNB Future Properties

Apr 284 min read

"Split-screen infographic comparing property investment models. The left side, labeled 'Monthly Rent (Long-Term Let),' shows a small house with a flat graph representing 'Steady Income (Fixed)' and an 'Income Cap.' The right side, labeled 'Nightly Rates (Short-Term Let),' depicts a modern apartment building with a rising graph representing 'Higher Income (Varies).' A large central gear labeled 'The Great Pivot' connects the two, symbolizing the shift in strategy from low-yield rent to high-yield serviced accommodation."

Nightly Rates vs. Monthly Rent: Serviced Accommodation vs Buy-to-Let Revenue

"Does Serviced Accommodation (or a Furnished Holiday Let) actually make more money?"

DNB Future Properties

Mar 284 min read

Illustration showing two divergent paths for property owners: one dark grey path labeled 'Standard Rental' leading to a grey building marked 'Renters Rights Act 2025 - Compliance Mandatory', and a golden path labeled 'Commercial Exemption Route' leading through an open gate to a modern building marked 'Commercial Property - Exempt Status'. A rubber stamp in the center reads 'Opt-Out Approved'. The image title reads: 'The Commercial Exemption: How to Legally Opt-Out of the Renters Rights Act 2025'.

The "Commercial Exemption": How to Legally Opt-Out of the Renters Rights Act 2025

In our last post, we looked at the gloom of the Renters Rights Act 2025. Today, we are looking at the solution.

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Feb 283 min read