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How much do property sourcers earn and charge in the UK?
Property investment 7 mins read

How much do property sourcers earn and charge in the UK?

Property sourcers make money by charging investors a sourcing fee for each deal they find and package. In the UK,...

How to calculate rental yield (and what’s a good rental yield in the UK?
Property investment 8 mins read

How to calculate rental yield (and what’s a good rental yield in the UK?

To calculate rental yield, divide the annual rent by the property’s price and multiply by 100. A property bought for...

How to become a letting agent in the UK
Franchising 8 mins read

How to become a letting agent in the UK

To become a letting agent in the UK, you can either get a job with a letting agency and learn...

What is an HMO? Meaning, rules and types explained
Property investment 5 mins read

What is an HMO? Meaning, rules and types explained

HMO stands for house in multiple occupation. In the UK, a property is an HMO if at least 3 tenants...

How much do letting agents make?
Franchising 5 mins read

How much do letting agents make?

Most UK letting agents charge landlords between 8% and 15% of the monthly rent to fully manage a property. Because...

Renters’ Rights Act: why it’s good news for letting agents
Franchising 6 mins read

Renters’ Rights Act: why it’s good news for letting agents

The Renters’ Rights Act is the biggest change to private renting in England in a generation. For landlords, it means...

How to Start an Airbnb Management Business in the UK
Franchising

How to Start an Airbnb Management Business in the UK

To start an Airbnb management business in the UK, you’ll need to choose your local market, define your services, find...

Regulated vs. unregulated bridging: which applies to your property? 
Property investment

Regulated vs. unregulated bridging: which applies to your property? 

Quick answer: regulated bridging is generally used where an individual borrows against a property that is, or will be, occupied...

How to choose a property franchise in the UK
Franchising 9 mins read

How to choose a property franchise in the UK

Key takeaways: choosing a property franchise in the UK What is a property franchise and why does it matter? A...