Landlord Guides

Guides to help you furnish and let

We furnish properties for HMO landlords, buy to let investors, serviced accommodation operators and housing providers across the UK. These guides share what we've learned along the way.

HMOHMO Furniture Requirements: A Landlord's ChecklistWhat the rules say, what tenants expect, and a room-by-room checklist for furnishing a shared house.Read the guideComplianceFurniture Fire Safety Regulations for LandlordsWhat's covered, what the labels mean and how to make sure every sofa, bed and mattress you supply is compliant.Read the guideHMOHow Much Does It Cost to Furnish an HMO?Real 2026 per-room prices, a worked five-bed example and the hidden costs of doing it yourself.Read the guideBuy to LetFurnished vs Unfurnished: Which Is Better for Landlords?The pros and cons for landlords – rent, tenant type, void periods, wear and tear and tax.Read the guideServiced AccommodationServiced Accommodation Furniture ChecklistEverything a guest-ready serviced apartment needs, room by room – furniture, linen, kitchen kit and safety.Read the guideLandlord TipsHow to Reduce Void Periods in Your Rental PropertyNine practical ways to let your property faster and keep good tenants for longer.Read the guideHMOHow to Furnish HMO Communal AreasLounge seating, dining, kitchen storage and hallways – with real prices and a worked five-bed budget.Read the guideHMOSmall HMO Rooms: Space-Saving Furniture IdeasRoom-size rules, storage beds, combi wardrobes and layout tips that make a small room feel bigger.Read the guideBuy to LetWhat Should a Furnished Rental Include?A room-by-room checklist of what to include, what tenants bring themselves and the safety checks to get right.Read the guideServiced AccommodationHow Much Does It Cost to Furnish Serviced Accommodation?Real 2026 prices for 1, 2 and 3-bed SA properties, what's included and the running costs to budget for.Read the guideFinanceLeasing vs Buying Furniture for Rental PropertyHow furniture lease finance works, monthly cost examples, and which option suits HMO, SA and BTL landlords.Read the guideSocial HousingFurnished Tenancies in Social Housing ExplainedHow furnished tenancy schemes work, who they help and how to specify durable, compliant furniture.Read the guide