Practical guides, industry insights and bookkeeping tips written specifically for UK serviced accommodation operators.
One of the most costly mistakes SA operators make is treating rent-to-SA and managed property accounting the same way. The income recognition rules, the VAT implications, and the way money flows through your accounts are fundamentally different. Here's exactly what you need to know.
Tracking categories in Xero are the secret weapon for SA operators with multiple properties. Here's how to set them up correctly from day one.
VAT in serviced accommodation is more complex than most people realise. From the £90k threshold to the Tour Operators Margin Scheme — a plain English guide.
A great owner statement isn't just a financial report — it's a relationship-building tool. Here's what to include and how to structure it.
From mixing owner funds with business money to misclassifying platform payouts — the most common bookkeeping errors we see and exactly how to avoid them.
The bookkeeping setup that works for 3 properties will break at 20. Here's what to change, when to change it, and why Xero is the right foundation.
Airbnb payouts don't always match the booking amount — host fees, adjustments and timing all create reconciliation headaches. Here's how to handle them cleanly.