Airbnb yield: estimating short-term rental income in the UK
Short-term lets promise higher returns, but estimating real income is harder than it looks. Here is how to do it properly.
HMO investment analysis for UK landlords
HMOs can deliver higher yields than standard buy-to-let, but only if the numbers work. Here is how to analyse an HMO investment properly.
Use Classes Order 2020: can you change a property's use?
The 2020 Use Classes Order changed how every building in England is categorised. Here is what it means for changing your property's use.
Permitted development: what you can build without permission
Permitted development lets you extend, convert, and change use without a full planning application. Here is what the rules actually allow.
How to assess planning risk on a development site
Planning risk is the gap between what you want to build and what you are likely to get approved. Here is how to assess it systematically.
Planning constraints to check before buying a development site
Before buying a development site, check six critical planning constraints. Here is what each one means and how to check them fast.
Comparable evidence in property valuation
Comparable evidence is the foundation of every property valuation. Here is how to find, select, and adjust comps properly.
How to run a development appraisal, step by step
A development appraisal tells you whether a scheme is financially viable before you commit capital. Here is how the residual method works.
Gross development value: what it is and how to calculate it
GDV is the total revenue a development will generate once complete. Here is how to calculate it properly and avoid the most common mistakes.
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