Amanda Woodward

The UK rental sector has officially entered the era of the "Professional Business." As of early , the legislative landscape has shifted so fundamentally that the "casual" or "DIY" landlord model now carries an unacceptable level of financial risk. With the Renters Rights  Bill in full force since May , the gap between a compliant landlord and an accidental "rogue" is now measured in thousands of pounds in civil penalties.  At Stay & Co. Property Management, we have spent the last year...

The era of the “casual host” is officially, unequivocally over. As we navigate the professionalised landscape of , the UK Serviced Accommodation (SA) market has irrevocably transitioned from a fragmented, hobbyist sector into a sophisticated, compliance-led hospitality industry. For landlords and investors in the economic powerhouses of Birmingham and Burton-on-Trent, the “New Standard” for success is no longer a matter of opinion; it is a data-driven reality defined by a rigorous and non...

The UK’s social housing crisis has reached a tipping point. This is no longer a niche concern for councils and charities; it is a systemic failure that has become one of the most significant and misunderstood opportunities for the private rental sector in a generation. With over . million households on waiting lists and more than , households (including , children) trapped in costly, insecure temporary accommodation, local authorities are failing to meet their statutory duties. They are...