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16 completed projects.
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2018
Glebe Road, Boughton
Residential, new layout
We live here, initially 4-bed, 2.5-bath, “new built” low-ish spec. Invested £50k to build decorative frames around all windows, removed all load bearing walls downstairs to create big open-plan, added paneling and feature walls in every bedroom, divided massive top floor bedroom into 2 bedrooms, making it a 5-bed house. Added £110k value, refinanced in 2023, invested £80k equity release funds to start our Serviced Accommodation business (www.zenstays.uk).
GDV: £450,000
Own equity: £130,000
Net monthly profit: n/a
2019
Stoneyhurst, Northampton
BTL, back to brick refurb
3-bed, 1.5-bath BTL on a BTL mortgage, back to brick refurbishment with intention to keep long term.
GDV: £230,000
Own equity: £120,000
Net monthly profit: £800
2019-2023 (sold)
Windflower, Northampton
BTL, full refurb
3-bed, 1.5-bath BTL on a BTL mortgage, back to brick refurbishment with intention to keep long term, but sold back in 2023 to inject more cash into our SA business.
GDV: £230,000
Own equity: £0 (sold)
Net monthly profit: £0 (sold)
2023-2025 (sold)
Mary Rose, Churchdown
R2SA, light refurb
Our first rented unit intended to run as serviced accommodation on 5 years management agreement contract. Learning ground, developing interior design v01, testing higher-end SA approach (was making net of £1,500 a month on average). We’ve lost this unit at the end of year 2 (in 2025) as our contract allowed Landlord to increase rent without caps, and they did increase it by 36%.
GDV: £0 (rent)
Own equity: £0 (rent)
Net monthly profit: £0 (sold)
2023
Bolton Mews, Wakefield
R2SA, light refurb
Second R2SA unit, first one with hot tub and PS5, testing ground for more premium amenities (conclusion: they change everything).
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £1,400
2023
Post House, Gloucester
R2SA, light refurb
With this third R2SA unit, we’ve started to be serious design-wise. ZEN design v2.0 was born, and this unit is killing it for over 2 years, bringing in £800 a month on average (taxable profit, after all expenses).
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £800
2024
Queen’s Park, London
R2SA, moderate refurb
Fourth R2SA unit, first true flagship vibe, higher quality furniture, updated interior design v2.1. loaded with amenities like hot tub, 85” TV, PS5, football table, arcade machine. We have proven that it makes sense to invest even more funds in renovation and staging of rented units. First project done together with Paul - our main contractor we worked with on every single project from here.
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £3,000
2024
Hammersmith, London
R2SA, back to brick refurb, new layout
Fifth R2SA unit, but first one where we’ve reconfigured and fully renovated it for the Landlord. We have fully designed and delivered a conversion from 1-bed 1-bath tired unit to 2-bed 1.5-bath high-end apartment. This unit boasts new Howdens kitchen, new fully tiled bathrooms, new plumbing & elec, 85” TV with PS5, retro arcade and a hot tub on a lovely decking in a private garden. 100% passive for the Landlord.
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £1,800
2024
Acton, London
R2SA, full refurb
Sixth R2SA unit, first 50-50 JV unit with Ethan, biggest unit in our SA portfolio - 5-bed and 3.5-bath. Testing ground for villas in London (they work, but are hard work). Heavily refurbished, bathrooms upgraded, new kitchen, plumbing and elec partially re-done, redecorated throughout, hot tub, 85” TV with PS5, retro arcade. And naturally, rocking our signature ZEN design.
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £2,000 (50% is ours - so £1000)
2024
Fulham, London
R2SA, back to brick refurb, new layout
Seventh R2SA unit, 50-50 JV with Ethan, second one where we’ve reconfigured and fully renovated it for the Landlord. We have fully designed and delivered a conversion from 3-bed 1.5-bath tired ex-council unit to 3-bed 2.5-bath high-end house with dedicated games room, pool table, arcade, darts, 85” TV, PS5 and a hot tub. All bathrooms fully re-fitted, new kitchen, all new floors, plumbing and elec. 100% passive for the Landlord. We estimate to have added circa 15% to the property GDV for the Landlord, and the total renovation cost for the LL was £50k, we have contributed £20k. A true win-win.
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £3,600 (50% is ours - £1,800)
2025
Holland Park, London
R2SA, full refurb
8th R2SA unit, 50-50 JV with Ethan, fully renovated and refreshed on behalf of the Landlord. This unit boasts a re-fitted bathroom, dedicated games room, pool table, arcade, 85” TV, PS5 and darts. We have streamlined our interior design and called it a ZEN design v3.0. 100% passive for the Landlord.
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £4,200 (50% is ours - £2,100)
2025
Borough Market, London
R2SA, full refurb
9th R2SA unit, 50-50 JV with Ethan, fully renovated and refreshed on behalf of the Landlord. This unit boasts upgraded bathrooms and kitchen, 85” TV with PS5, private courtyard with a hot tub and retro arcade. 100% passive for the Landlord.
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £3,800 (50% is ours - £1,900)
2025-2025 (sold)
Trumpington, Cambridge
R2SA, interior (re)design
10th R2SA unit, 50-50 JV with Ethan, fully refreshed on behalf of the Landlord, with heaviest focus on interior design. This was our flagship, but we had to hand it back to Landlord after operating it for 3 months due to holiday lets restrictions in the area (no one was aware). LL bought it back and paid for all redesign, furnishing and staging, and then let it on an AST, commanding £1k higher rent than before (LL invested £55k). This unit boasted upgraded bathrooms, sauna on the rooftop, 85” TV with PS5, pool table, private hot tub, swing for the kids and a retro arcade. 100% passive for the Landlord.
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £0 (sold - was £2,500)
2025
Putney, London
R2SA, full refurb, new layout
11th R2SA unit, 50-50 JV with Ethan, fully renovated and refreshed on behalf of the Landlord. Optimized property layout & made rooftop usable. This unit boasts new bathroom and kitchen, 85” TV with PS5, private rooftop with a hot tub and retro arcade. 100% passive for the Landlord.
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £2,800 (50% is ours - £1,400)
2025
Westminster Way, Oxford
R2SA, back to brick, new layout
12th R2SA unit, 50-50 JV with Ethan, back to brick conversion from extremely tired 3-bed, 1.5-bath to high-end 4-bed, 2.5-bath with dedicated games room. This unit boasts new bathrooms and kitchen, new plumbing and elec, games room, pool table, darts, retro arcade, 85” TV with PS5, swing, BBQ and a private hot tub. 100% passive for the Landlord. We have increased GDV for the Landlord by roughly 20%.
GDV: £0 (rented)
Own equity: £0 (rented)
Net monthly profit: £2,400 (50% is ours - £1,200)
2025
Barnwell Ct, Mawsley
Office conversion to flats
Our first commercial to residential conversion of a leasehold office to 3x 1-bed high-spec flats. Engineered wood floors, Grohe/Geberit fittings, Moroccan and ceramic marble tiles.
GDV: £450,000
Own equity: £110,000
Net monthly profit: £900 (after mortgage, insurance, service charge, voids & maintenance funds)
2025 (in progress)
Woodbine Cottage, Cotswolds
Derelict residential to holiday let
Our first buy-to-SA unit, 50-50 JV with Ethan, back to brick, converting from 4-bed 1-bath to 5-bed 4.5-bath, with downstairs bedroom and en-suite accessible for disabled guests. The most hardcore project to date - conservation area, new floors, new ceilings, mostly new roof, steel-reinforced stone walls, new septic tank, cutting through 1m thick walls, new bathrooms, free-standing bath, full tiles, new premium kitchen, new plumbing & elec, new doors and windows, Wi-Fi network with 6x Wi-Fi 7 APs, private hot tub, dedicated games room, 98” TV with PS5, pool table, retro arcade, darts & private driveway.
GDV: £600,000 (expected £1,300,000 once done)
Own equity: £200,000 (expected £320,000 once done, currently 50% is ours, so £100,000)
Net monthly profit: £0 (expected £3,000 once done)
2025 (in progress)
Woodwille, Swadlincote
Mixed use conversion to 9-bed HMO
Our first conversion to HMO. Full sui generis planning to achieve 9-bed 8-bath 3-kitchen HMO.
GDV: £190,000 (expected £670,000 once done)
Own equity: £50,000 (expected £160,000 once done)
Net monthly profit: £0 (expected £2,000 once done)
TOTAL OWN EQUITY: £510,000
TOTAL MONTHLY PROFIT: £18,100 (£1,700 ASTs / £16,400 SA)
Numbers as of Dec 2025
Total own equity across the portfolio:
£510,000
Total monthly taxable profit:
£18,100
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