Reading April 2026 Meeting 

STR/SA: Your fight Against the Renter Reform Act - Rash Birdi 

Welcome to "STR/SA: Your fight against the Renters Reform Act." Right now, the traditional buy-to-let market is bracing for the biggest changes in decades, with looming legislation designed to hand almost all power to the tenants while directly hitting the pockets of hardworking landlords. If you are exhausted by the endless red tape, the threat of shrinking margins, and the feeling that you are losing control of your own investments, it is time to change the battle plan. In this session, we will explore how transitioning your portfolio into Short Term Rentals (STR) and Serviced Accommodation (SA) isn't just a survival tactic—it's your ultimate counter-offensive to bypass these crushing regulations, reclaim absolute control over your properties, and significantly boost your cash flow in an increasingly hostile landscape.

• The AST Escape Route: Learn how to legally bypass standard Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) so you never have to worry about the abolition of Section 21 or giving up control of your asset to problem tenants.
• Maximising Yields in a Hostile Market: Discover the exact strategies to pivot your standard Buy-to-Lets into high-yielding Serviced Accommodation, replacing shrinking margins with premium nightly rates.
• Taking Back Total Control: Understand how operating as an STR/SA shifts your legal relationship from "landlord and tenant" to "business and guest," granting you the immediate flexibility to manage, upgrade, or sell your property on your terms.
• The Blueprint for Transition: Get a step-by-step guide to smoothly converting your existing rental properties—or sourcing new ones—specifically optimized for the booming short-term rental market.
  
  

ALSO...Understanding & Navigating The World Of Property Finance and How to Succeed  - Martin Smedley 

Since the Covid 19 Pandemic there have been many market events from the Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng disastrous budget, conflicts around the world, Regulation Changes and a Government that have decided to Tax us all to death! that will shape the property industry for years to come.

The result of all of this is that the strategies for letting, buying, and developing properties have changed, this has led to a positive change in the Lenders appetite in funding property transactions.

During the Presentation you will get an insight and learn:

• Financing Houses of Multiple Occupation with focus on how they are valued.
• How lenders are approaching the shift from traditional tenants to the Social Housing / Supported Living sector.
• How to plan your funding journey in the Buy Refurbish and Re-Finance sector safely.
• Alternative solutions for purchase costs, investors loans, joint ventures, using other property that you own.
• Financing, lease option, Below Market Value and Exchange with delayed completion strategies successfully.
• How to avoid common and costly mistakes by following a simple process.
   

After 4 Decades in the Mortgage Sector, specialising in assisting property investors all over the country to achieve their goals through providing the right advice for their circumstances.

Whether you’re completely new to property or an old hand, this talk will be packed with insights and practical takeaways to help you stay ahead and succeed in the new property age, all delivered in my usual unique style !