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Property investment is one of the most reliable ways to build long-term wealth — and also one of the easiest
We focus on helping landlords get the most out of their properties and increase cash flow by managing them as serviced apartments. We pride ourselves on creating win-win situations, giving our landlords more money in their pockets than traditional agents can offer.
Here at The Orchard Vault, we pride ourselves on being different. Being property investors ourselves, we understand the landlord’s journey firsthand and the sacrifices you have made to get on the property ladder.
We saw a recurring problem in the industry: landlords were either settling for standard Buy-To-Let returns while dealing with the stress of non-paying tenants, or they were handing their properties over to rent-to-rent schemes where a middleman walked away with the lion’s share of the profit.
We knew there had to be a better way. We decided to focus entirely on helping landlords get the absolute most out of their properties by cutting out the middleman. Today, we manage properties on behalf of landlords as premium serviced apartments, giving them back their time freedom while significantly increasing their cash flow.
Transform your asset into a proper business and maximise its full earning potential.
ypically generate 2 to 3 times more profit than standard buy-to-let models.
We take away marketing, bookings, and cleaning, giving you back your time freedom.
Unlike rent-to-rent schemes, the true market profit remains yours to keep.
Claim capital allowances and safely bypass Section 21 and EPC 2025 hurdles.
Analysing your portfolio and area to identify the best strategy to maximise your profit.
We help you navigate new regulations like EPC 2025, ensuring your homes remain profitable without the headache.
We optimise your property for the corporate market to assure high occupancy all year long.
We analyse your entire portfolio to create a long-term bespoke growth plan that achieves your goals.
We take over every single part of managing your property as a predictably profitable business.
We offer your property on a variety of sites to maximise your booking and revenue potential, using dynamic pricing to take advantage of high demand.
Your safety and the security of your property are our top priority. We strictly screen all guests and take security deposits for every booking.
Our teams respond 24/7/365 and are expertly trained to deal with all guest questions and issues both before and during stays.
We provide hotel-quality linen and our professional housekeepers ensure every clean is done thoroughly, with guests in mind.
Our team takes photographs between each guest stay and immediately reports on any maintenance items so they can be fixed quickly.
Our dashboard syncs your calendar, giving you full control to see who is staying and easily track your performance and income.
Discover exactly how much more your property could be earning every single month.
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Everything you need to know before you invest
It all begins with a free consultation where we discuss your current situation and goals. From there, we analyse your property to identify the absolute best strategy to maximise your returns.
In a typical rent-to-rent setup, a middleman gives you a fixed rent and keeps the actual market profit for themselves. We believe in a better way. We cut out the middleman and manage the property on your behalf, meaning you keep the increased profits while retaining full control of your asset.
Absolutely not. Our landlords have full control. You decide when it is occupied and when you want to keep it available for yourself, giving you the utmost flexibility to use your asset.
The security of your property is our top priority. We strictly vet all guests and take security deposits for every single booking. Furthermore, our professional housekeeping team cleans the property to a 5-star standard between every stay and immediately reports any maintenance needs with photos, ensuring your property remains in pristine condition.
Not at all. We are a completely full-service agency. We handle 100% of the guest communication, responding 24/7/365 to all questions and issues. We also guide you through installing smart-locks for seamless self-check-ins, completely removing you from the day-to-day operations and giving you your time back.
Yes. Operating as a serviced apartment allows you to claim a range of tax reliefs usually reserved for traders. You can claim Capital Allowances on your furniture and fixtures, your profits count as ‘relevant earnings’ for tax-advantaged pension contributions, and you will register for business rates, which are generally lower than council tax.
Typically, the same property will generate significantly more profit as a serviced accommodation than as a traditional buy-to-let — often 2-3x more. This is because serviced accommodation is priced dynamically based on demand, rather than locked into a fixed monthly rent, and guests pay upfront rather than on a delayed rental cycle.