Platinum Property Partners

26/06/2025

🔆What a fantastic day and evening at the Platinum Summer Summit🔆

Great to catch up with our amazing franchise partners and hear from a brilliant lineup of experts throughout the day.

We even got to unleash our inner rockstars with a fun drumming workshop led by former Scritti Politti drummer, Tom Morley 🎶🥁

08/04/2025

Law & Order ⚖️🏛️

HMO compliance is non-negotiable! Planning laws, licensing, and fire safety rules vary by location, so knowing the requirements before you invest is crucial.

📌 Key things to check:
✅ Mandatory HMO licensing—Required for 5+ tenants, but some councils need it for smaller HMOs too!
✅ Planning permission—Some areas have Article 4 restrictions, meaning you need approval before converting a house.
✅ Fire safety & legal standards—Escape routes, fire doors, and minimum room sizes all apply!

📢 Extra tip: Build relationships with local council officers—they can offer valuable insights!

At Platinum, we have an in-house planning team to make this process easier!

20/03/2025

Getting reading to rent 🏠✨

Want tenants to stay longer? Make it feel like home! A well-designed HMO increases demand and rental income.

🎨 Design tips:
✔️ Neutral but stylish décor—Greys, beiges, and natural tones hide wear & tear and appeal to most tenants.
✔️ Durable materials—Opt for high-quality furniture that lasts, rather than replacing cheap items regularly.
✔️ High-speed WiFi—It’s a dealbreaker for many tenants!

📌 Bonus tip: A well-furnished communal space & outdoor seating area can boost tenant satisfaction!

11/03/2025

Meet Linda & Damian McGillivary, who turned a shared passion for property into a thriving venture! 🏡

Starting their journey in 2020, they faced pandemic challenges head-on, transforming properties in Kettering into beautiful shared homes. Linda reflects, "The sense of achievement and the supportive network have made it all worthwhile."

Their story highlights the power of resilience and community support in property investment.

Discover their inspiring journey here: https://hubs.li/Q03b3H_w0

04/03/2025

Location, Location, Location 📍🏡

The secret to a high-performing HMO? Location! It’s not just about property prices—tenant demand, local amenities, and council regulations all play a role.

✅ Check tenant demand—Is there a strong job market? Good transport links?
✅ Understand licensing rules—Some councils require extra planning permission (Article 4 Direction).
✅ Think like a tenant—Would they want to live there?

👉 We’ve helped 400+ investors find the perfect HMO location!

21/02/2025

⏳💰Price is what you pay, value is what you get🏡

Hear from some of our Franchise Partners on how they’ve benefitted from the shared knowledge and experience in Platinum. In this video, they talk about their experiences and the time and money they’ve saved with us. Watch here to learn more: https://hubs.li/Q037LkwV0

14/02/2025

🚀 Meet James & Harry Tucker – who became Platinum’s youngest franchisees when they joined at just 26 & 24!

They turned an early inheritance into a thriving property portfolio with the support of our proven model.

James says: “We just wanted to grow the pot of money we had as much as we could.” And they did! 🙌

Their journey shows the power of mentorship & a strong network in property investment. 🔑

Read their story 👉 https://hubs.li/Q036BHHW0

10/02/2025

🚗 Do HMOs need parking? It’s a key question for landlords and investors! 🏡 Our latest blog explores the legal requirements, planning considerations, and how to balance tenant needs with local regulations.

Read more 👉 https://hubs.li/Q035yW2M0

04/02/2025

This time last week... 🎉✨

We were in the middle of our incredible National Conference—two days filled with networking, learning, celebrating success, and strengthening our amazing community. From insightful sessions to an inspiring awards ceremony, it was a fantastic reminder of the power of being part of the Platinum Property Partners network.

Swipe through some of the best moments from the event! 📸👇

31/01/2025

🎉 What an incredible time we had at the Platinum Property Partners National Conference! 🎉

Our Franchise Partners were treated to thought-provoking insights from a range of industry experts such as Ben Beadle NRLA - National Residential Landlords Association, covering the renters right bill, Planning updates from Mahsa Ige and inspiring economic perspectives from Roger Martin-Fagg.

It was great to have our network all together, showing a shared desire for continuous development and learning – what a way to kick off 2025!

Congratulations to all the winners from our 1920’s themed 2025 Awards Ceremony, where we celebrated excellence, innovation, and the hard work of everyone in our network. 🥂🍾

Here’s to growing, thriving, and excelling together! 🏆

27/01/2025

Securing Your HMO

As a landlord, you have a duty of care to your tenants, even if there are no strict security laws. And a well-secured HMO benefits you both.

Here are a few security considerations:

🚪External doors – In an HMO, any door that locks and forms part of the primary or secondary fire escape must provide ‘keyless escape’. And as these often only lock from the outside with a key, you’ll need to remind your tenants, so they lock the door when they go out.

🏠Windows: Check windows have keys during inspections. Unlocked windows can increase insurance costs or invalidate policies.

🔐Smart entry systems – Keyless entry systems such as cards are more secure than physical keys and can be deactivated when lost. Or you could consider a code entry system.

❗Alarms: Install a burglar alarm or a dummy box that can act as a deterrent.

Read more security tips and considerations in our blog https://hubs.li/Q0342d380

Platinum Property Partners is a property investment franchise. Our robust HMO investment model helps our Franchise Partners build a profitable property portfolio

21/01/2025

This time next week, we’ll be kicking off our Annual National Conference, and we couldn’t be more excited! 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome our franchise partners back for another 2 action-packed days filled with fun, networking, and invaluable educational content.

With industry expert speakers like Ben Beadle, NRLA - National Residential Landlords Association, Roger Martin-Fagg, and many more, it’s set to be an unmissable event!