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Finance

Your introduction to using Xero for property management businesses

Not using Xero for your property management bookkeeping? It’s time you had a rethink. Here’s the Cloudfox guide to Xero...

Operations

Ecologi: Helping make positive action on your ESG strategy

Join us as we look at what the Ecologi app is and why it’s a great choice for businesses in the Purpose-Built Student...

Revenue

What is “Hotelling” and how to set it up effectively

A PBSA nightmare is empty units in the summer. To stop you breaking into a cold sweat we want to talk about the option of...

Revenue

PBSA summer revenue: How to achieve lasting revenue growth

In this blog post, we will look at your PBSA summer revenue options, how to make it work for you, and your ideal management tech...

Operations

PBSA end of term: How to prepare for leaving students

It’s that time again, PBSA end of term. Students are preparing for their finals and going home for the summer. Now you need to...

Revenue

PBSA Rate setting: How to plan for the next academic year

PBSA companies start setting their rates for the next student academic year in June. If you aren’t quite ready yet, this PBSA...

Finance

Why we recommend GoCardless with Xero for PBSA and BTR businesses

Want to streamline your Direct Debit payments? Meet GoCardless, a Direct Debit payment system that integrates seamlessly with...

Finance

BackupMyBooks: The importance of data backup for PBSA/BTR industries

In this post, we'll explore the benefits of using BackupMyBooks with Xero and provide a step-by-step guide on how to set up the...

Revenue

How to apply for council tax rebates on your empty BTR/PBSA property

Maximise your savings by applying for council tax rebates on your empty BTR or PBSA property. Our step-by-step process helps you...

Revenue

PBSA and BTR rental deposit schemes: the pros and cons

PBSA and BTR rental deposit schemes: Weighing the pros and cons of accepting deposits in purpose-built student accommodations and...