005 Top serviced accommodation tips for 2025
Running or thinking about running a Serviced Accommodation business? In this episode, we break down our top SA tips for 2025 — from portfolio strategy and pricing to systems, structure, operations and protecting your neighbours.
What we cover:
Why small SA portfolios struggle — and when to scale
High-end units vs cheaper stays (and which win financially)
Standing out with amenities to avoid the price race
Best UK locations for high-end and contractor SA
Choosing the right property size for each market
Protecting neighbours: noise, CCTV, policies & automation
Why renting SA units is risky and buying is safer
How to structure R2SA and B2SA correctly (PropCo/OpCo)
Contracts that protect you and prevent surprises
Understanding your financial performance & pricing
Streamlining ops: cleaning, linen, maintenance, security
Essential tools: Airbnb, BDC, Hospitable, PriceLabs, Minut, Xero
Our companies:
ZEN Stays — £1.1m annual turnover through Serviced Accommodation
ZEN Properties — £1m+ assets with £500k own equity
ZEN Properties Podcast — real conversations on building cashflow + wealth through UK real estate
Sponsorship:
This episode is brought to you by ZEN Properties.
We develop and convert property across the UK.
Investors earn 11-15% annual, asset-backed.
Find out more: zenproperties.uk
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