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    Straight talk on property.

    No fluff. Practical guides on company lets, serviced accommodation, the Renters' Rights Act, and what it all means for landlords in the UK right now.

    LegislationMay 2026

    The Renters' Rights Act 2025: What Every UK Landlord Needs to Know

    Section 21 is gone. Periodic tenancies are now the default. Grounds for possession have narrowed. Here's what it actually means for your portfolio — and why a company let changes the calculation entirely.

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    GuidesApril 2026

    Company Let vs Standard AST: An Honest Comparison

    A side-by-side breakdown of income security, void exposure, legislation risk, management burden, and what each model actually means in practice for a landlord in 2026.

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    GuidesApril 2026

    What Is R2SA and How Does It Work?

    Rent-to-Serviced Accommodation explained clearly — the three-party structure, how the money flows, what the landlord's role is, and what questions you should be asking before signing anything.

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    How We Turned a Widnes 2-Bed Into a Fully Managed SA Property

    Behind the scenes on Svnteen's first unit — from signing the company let to first booking. The numbers, the setup process, and what we'd do differently.

    FinanceComing SoonComing Soon

    Council Tax and Business Rates for Serviced Accommodation: What Landlords Need to Know

    Properties used for short-term serviced accommodation may qualify for business rates instead of council tax — and often at a significant saving. Here's how it works.

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    VAT, TOMS, and Serviced Accommodation: Why You Need an Accountant Who Gets It

    The VAT position for serviced accommodation operators is uniquely complicated. The TOMS scheme, input vs output VAT on company lets, and the decisions that need to be made before you cross the threshold.