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Is buy to let dead in 2026, or have landlords simply been looking at the wrong strategy?

In today’s episode, Simon Misiewicz challenges the claim that property investing is finished and reveals how local authority leasing could provide more predictable income, less work and long term capital growth.

We explore how local authorities and management providers such as Serco work with landlords through asylum accommodation and support services. Depending on the agreement, landlords could access leases lasting between five and twenty years, no void periods, no agency fees and far less involvement in daily management, repairs, maintenance and difficult tenant situations.

The rent may be discounted below open market value, but does the calculation change once you remove voids, management costs, repair bills and hours of work? Simon explains why a potential return of around three, four or five percent could still appeal to investors who value reliable income and more control over their time.

We also examine financial support available through selected local authorities and government schemes. This may include warmer homes funding, boiler replacement support, grants to bring empty properties back into use and, under certain arrangements, support equivalent to the Stamp Duty Land Tax paid when purchasing a property. Availability, eligibility and tax treatment vary, making due diligence essential.

Simon discusses how Optimise Accountants is bringing clients together through property joint ventures, combining tax knowledge with opportunities designed to create income, reduce management pressure and support wealth creation.

If you are tired of tenant problems, frustrated by serviced accommodation, questioning the return from furnished holiday lets or considering leaving property altogether, this episode could change how you view buy to let.

Listen now to discover why local authority leasing may be one of the most overlooked UK property strategies for 2026 and beyond.

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🎵 Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LiWbYJI7pJIquPVaF4GeF?si=I3xXgUwgQJuG42Q14Fs0NQ

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