The Shift in Property Investment

For decades, the standard Buy-to-Let (BTL) model was the go-to strategy for property investors. However, shifting regulations and stagnant yields are causing landlords to rethink their approach. Enter the Serviced Accommodation (SA) model—a strategy that transforms a static rental property into a dynamic, high-yielding hospitality asset.

Exponentially Higher Profits The most compelling reason landlords are making the switch is the return on investment. Typically, a property managed as a serviced apartment will generate two to three times more profit for the investor compared to a standard long-term let. By pricing nightly or weekly and targeting the lucrative corporate and leisure markets, your asset’s earning potential is no longer capped by a fixed monthly rent.

Eliminating Tenant Arrears and Eviction Battles With traditional BTLs, a broken contract can lead to severe financial strain, as it currently takes an average of 12 months to evict a non-paying tenant. With Serviced Accommodation, you do not have tenants; you have guests who pay in full before they even arrive. This completely eliminates the anxiety of missed rent payments.

Maintaining Your Property in Pristine Condition A common fear among landlords is the condition their property will be left in at the end of a long tenancy. Due to the inherent nature of the hospitality business, SA properties must be kept in pristine condition at all times to secure positive reviews. With professional cleans occurring multiple times a week, your asset is meticulously maintained year-round.

Total Control and Flexibility Unlike BTL, where your property is locked away for a year or more, the SA model grants landlords full control. You decide when the property is occupied and when you want to block out the calendar to host family or use the asset yourself.