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How a VA Helped this HMO Landlord Reclaim Time & Scale the Business

By Jane Scroggs | July 21, 2025 | Comments Off on How a VA Helped this HMO Landlord Reclaim Time & Scale the Business
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Photo by Turville Properties Struggling to scale your HMO portfolio because you’re buried in admin? Many HMO landlords reach a point where managing tenants, chasing…

How To Avoid Common Mortgage Pitfalls When Growing Your Property Portfolio

By Ellie Broadhurst | July 14, 2025 | Comments Off on How To Avoid Common Mortgage Pitfalls When Growing Your Property Portfolio
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Photo by Dragon Property This month, I want to talk about growing your portfolio — and what to watch out for along the way. We’ve got…

A Spotlight On Stuntman Turned HMO Investor Jonny Stockwell

By Andy Graham | July 7, 2025 | Comments Off on A Spotlight On Stuntman Turned HMO Investor Jonny Stockwell
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Photo by Crockwell Properties When I began growing my HMO business, I started working with an experienced investor as a mentor, and it was one…

The Art of a Mood Board: How I Start Every Project

By Mary and Andrew Osman | June 30, 2025 | Comments Off on The Art of a Mood Board: How I Start Every Project
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Photo by Elite Dwellings The mood board is not just a collection of pretty pictures; it’s the visual DNA of a project, the first step…

Lettings Bottlenecks in HMOs: How to Turn Enquiries into Tenants Efficiently

By Jane Scroggs | June 23, 2025 | Comments Off on Lettings Bottlenecks in HMOs: How to Turn Enquiries into Tenants Efficiently
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Photo by Dragon Property Empty rooms are more than an inconvenience. For most investors, especially those with HMOs, they represent a steady drip of lost income…

Is Property Mentorship Right for You?

By Andy Graham | June 16, 2025 | Comments Off on Is Property Mentorship Right for You?
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Photo by Urban Island Property Back in 2016, I joined a mastermind program where I met some really interesting people and ultimately, John Paul, who then…

HMO Legislation & Legal Obligations Checklist

By Andy Graham | June 9, 2025 | Comments Off on HMO Legislation & Legal Obligations Checklist
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Photo by Dragon Property As a HMO landlord, keeping up with the latest hmo legislation and your legal obligations are areas you have to get…

Buying Property at Auction: What to Watch Out For and How to Prepare

By Ellie Broadhurst | June 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Buying Property at Auction: What to Watch Out For and How to Prepare
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Photo by Urban Island Property Thinking about buying a property at auction? You’re not alone. Property auctions are becoming an increasingly popular route to buying in…

5 Design Principles That Never Go Out of Style

By Mary and Andrew Osman | May 26, 2025 | Comments Off on 5 Design Principles That Never Go Out of Style
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Photo by Elite Dwellings Trends come and go, but great design stands the test of time. Over the years, I’ve found myself returning to a…

When is The Right Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant? Here’s When to Make the Move

By Jane Scroggs | May 19, 2025 | Comments Off on When is The Right Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant? Here’s When to Make the Move
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Photo by Dragon Property A question we hear all the time from property investors is: When is the right time to hire a virtual assistant? Before…