Building Your Rent to Rent Power Team:
The Professionals You Need Around You

Your power team — the solicitor, accountant, mortgage broker, and contractors who support your business — can make or break individual deals and your portfolio as a whole. This guide tells you who you need, what to look for, and how to build these relationships.

Section 1

The Core Power Team Roles

Property solicitor — the most critical hire for a rent to rent operator. Your solicitor drafts and reviews your Company Let Agreements, advises on legal risk in deals, and handles any disputes. You need a solicitor with specific experience in HMO and rent to rent arrangements — a general high street conveyancer will not have the knowledge required.

Property accountant — a specialist property accountant (not a general accountant) understands HMO/SA income, allowable expenses for rent to rent operators, Corporation Tax, VAT, and dividend extraction strategy. The right accountant saves you significantly more than their fee through optimal structuring. For more detail, see how rent-to-rent tax works in the UK.

Mortgage broker — a broker experienced with buy-to-let and portfolio investors who understands how rent to rent income is assessed by lenders. As you grow, your mortgage broker helps you transition from rent to rent to property ownership using your documented income.

Insurance broker — specialist HMO and SA insurance is not available through standard comparison sites. An independent insurance broker who specialises in rental property will source the right cover at competitive rates. For more detail, see insurance requirements for rent to rent.

Section 2

Your Contractor Network

For your operational power team, you need at minimum:

General handyman — the most used contractor. Handles 80% of routine maintenance. Reliability and reasonable pricing matter more than specialisation.
Gas Safe plumber — for boiler servicing, gas safety certificates, and gas-related maintenance. Building a relationship with a reliable plumber who prioritises your calls is worth paying a premium for.
NICEIC/NAPIT electrician — for EICR certificates, electrical faults, and compliance work. Must be registered to issue valid certificates.
Locksmith — for the inevitable lockouts and lock changes at tenant departure.
Cleaning contractor — for end-of-tenancy cleans and regular communal area maintenance.

Section 3

How to Find and Evaluate Your Power Team

For professional advisors (solicitor, accountant):

Referrals from other operators — the best source. Ask successful rent to rent operators who they use. Someone who has been recommended by a peer you trust is far lower risk than a cold search.
Property networking events — solicitors and accountants who attend property networking events are specifically targeting property investors. They understand the space.
Test them on knowledge — ask your prospective solicitor ‘how do you typically structure the subletting permission clause in a Company Let Agreement?’ If they look blank, they do not have relevant experience.

For contractors:

Checkatrade or Rated People for initial discovery
Always ask for 3 quotes for any job over £300
Start with smaller jobs to test reliability before trusting them with larger work
Build loyalty gradually — contractors who trust you will prioritise your calls

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I budget for professional advisors?

Property solicitor: £300–£600 for initial contract review and drafting, then lower for subsequent similar contracts. Property accountant: £500–£1,500/year for annual accounts, CT600, and advisory support. Insurance broker: typically fee-free (commission-paid by insurer). These costs are entirely deductible against your company’s taxable income. For more detail, see finding the right accountant.

Do I need a solicitor for every rent to rent deal?

For your first few deals: yes — use a solicitor to review or draft your contracts to ensure they are properly structured. Once you have a well-drafted standard Company Let Agreement, you can use it as a template, having a solicitor review only if the deal has unusual terms. Never sign a contract prepared by the other party without having your solicitor review it.

How do I build loyalty with good contractors?

Pay promptly (same day or within 48 hours for small jobs), provide clear briefs (written instructions, photos of the issue), give notice rather than emergency calls where possible, and recommend them to other operators. A contractor who trusts you and values the relationship will prioritise your calls over new clients — this is worth more than saving £20 on a quote.

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