In today’s competitive rental market, the quality of design can make all the difference in maximising property profitability and tenant satisfaction. In this post, we explore how investing in high-quality design for Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) attracts quality tenants, allows for premium rents, and reduces void periods. Discover how thoughtful design can lead to more profit, happier tenants, and less hassle in managing your property portfolio.

Flipping properties can be lucrative, but are you maximising your returns? Many investors miss the value an architect can add, opting for basic cosmetic updates instead. In this post, we share a case study from our portfolio, showcasing how we made £80k net profit—significantly more than traditional flips. Discover how working with an architect can unlock hidden value and elevate your next flip project to next level.

Want a glimpse into some of our own development projects? In this blog post, we share the story of a Grade II listed property we purchased in 2019, intended for serviced accommodation, but flipped after the pandemic forced a change in strategy. This is just one of the many projects we’ll be sharing in a series showcasing some of our own developments projects over the years.

Discover the story behind Emma's first development project and take a peek inside! Purchased in 2018, this property was transformed into a high-quality Scandinavian-style, 5-bedroom co-living house share for professionals in Caversham, Reading. This is just one of the projects we’ll be sharing in a series showcasing some of our own developments projects over the years.

This is a question we get asked quite regularly by potential clients. Most of the projects we work on are not local to us here in the Midlands and not being ‘local’ has never proved an issue for us.

You might be wondering how we came to design HMO’s as you might think architectural HMO’s aren’t very exciting compared to other types of architecture work. So here goes…

Choosing the right Architect is crucial to the success of any building project and can add so much value to your project. It is also essential for more ‘niche’ projects such as HMO conversions to work with an Architect that is experienced in the niche as working with ‘any old Architect’ that doesn’t understand or often work on HMO projects could turn out a complete disaster. In this blog I share tips on finding the right Architect.

After years of helping clients maximise the value of their homes for substantial profits, back in 2017 I realised it was time to take the leap myself and buy a 'doer upper'. In this post, I share the journey of transforming my outdated Putney granny flat into contemporary scandi home that blends modern living with Victorian charm.

It’s such a great feeling when you successfully source a deal that stacks and your offer gets accepted. But then what? Instead of individually answering all of the questions we get, we decided to create an ultimate step by step HMO conversion roadmap to clarify the whole process for you from start to finish. Free instant download

“In today’s episode, I am joined by Emma Smith of Pedersen Smith Architects. Emma is an Architect and a HMO Property investor and she’s going to talk about how she has used her experience as an Architect…”