ROOMS® Franchise Package
Everything you need to launch and grow your own co-living and HMO management business — with a transparent investment breakdown straight from our 2026 prospectus.
Investment breakdown at a glance
| Cost | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise purchase price | £20,000 + VAT | One-off payment per exclusive territory. Includes your 5-year franchise agreement with free renewal, training, coaching, manuals, launch marketing and systems. |
| Management service fee (MSF) | 1.75% – 10% of turnover + VAT | Payable monthly once you have your first live property. The percentage depends on your service mix and turnover band — see the table below. Subject to a minimum of £200 + VAT per month. |
| National marketing fund | 1% of turnover per month | Pooled spend that gives all Franchise Partners the buying power for bigger, bolder national marketing campaigns. |
| Working capital (your own budget) | Typically £5,000 – £10,000 | Not a ROOMS® fee. A recommended reserve for your first months of trading, local marketing and personal drawings. |
Monthly management service fees
The management service fee (MSF) is a percentage of your gross monthly receipts and begins once you have your first live property. The rate depends on which ROOMS® service the landlord is on and on your annual turnover band.
| Turnover (gross receipts) | Freedom service | Concierge & Foundation |
|---|---|---|
| Turnover up to £360,000 | 3.25% + VAT | 10% + VAT |
| Turnover £360,000 – £1.08m | 2.5% + VAT | 8.5% + VAT |
| Turnover over £1.08m | 1.75% + VAT | 7% + VAT |
A minimum MSF of £200 + VAT per month applies. On top of the MSF you pay 1% of monthly turnover into the national marketing fund. There are no other ROOMS® charges.
What your purchase price includes
The franchise purchase price includes everything you need to start your business.
Business planning & development
- Exclusive protected territory
- 5-year franchise agreement with free renewal
- Your own detailed business plan
- Premises support
- Induction training
- Coaching tailored to your requirements
- Operations manual
- Procedures manual
Sales & marketing
- Launch pack and branded stationery suite
- National website plus your local area microsite
- Company social media pages — LinkedIn, Facebook, X, Google
- Property portal listings
- Digital and printed campaign material
- Support implementing your marketing campaigns
Equipment & technology
- Dedicated lettings and property management software
- Multi-channel marketing software
- Camera enhancement kit for smartphones
- Professional property surveyors pack
How to fund your franchise
ROOMS® provides a range of accessible, flexible funding pathways — from government-backed loans to internal investment funding.
High-street franchise lending
Through our banking partners HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest: competitive franchise-specific rates, typically 50–70% of total investment funded, with fast approvals thanks to the proven ROOMS® model.
Government Start Up Loans
Borrow up to £25,000 per applicant at fixed interest over terms up to 5 years, with no security required — enough to fund the franchise purchase fee in full.
ROOMS® franchise purchase pathway
For exceptional candidates ROOMS® may co-invest directly to accelerate your growth. Limited, competitive and subject to stringent qualification.
Franchise package questions
- How much does a property franchise cost in the UK?
- UK property and lettings franchises typically range from around £15,000 to over £100,000 for the initial fee. A ROOMS® franchise costs £20,000 + VAT per exclusive territory, placing it at the affordable end of the market while still including training, coaching, manuals, software, launch marketing and ongoing support.
- What is the total investment for a ROOMS® franchise?
- Budget for the £20,000 + VAT purchase price per territory, plus your own working capital of roughly £5,000 to £10,000 to cover your first months of trading. Ongoing costs are the monthly management service fee (1.75%–10% of turnover + VAT depending on service and turnover band, minimum £200 + VAT per month) and 1% of monthly turnover into the national marketing fund.
- How is the monthly management service fee calculated?
- It is a percentage of your gross monthly receipts and starts once you have your first live property. On the Freedom service it is 3.25% + VAT up to £360,000 turnover, 2.5% + VAT between £360,000 and £1.08m, and 1.75% + VAT above £1.08m. On the Concierge and Foundation services the rates are 10%, 8.5% and 7% + VAT across the same bands. A minimum fee of £200 + VAT per month applies.
- Can I get finance for a property franchise?
- Yes. Our banking partners HSBC, Lloyds and NatWest typically fund 50–70% of the total investment at franchise-specific rates. A Government Start Up Loan of up to £25,000 per applicant can fund the franchise purchase fee in full, with fixed interest, terms up to 5 years and no security required. ROOMS® helps you build the business plan lenders ask for.
- Are there any hidden costs?
- No. The ROOMS® charges are the £20,000 + VAT purchase price, the monthly management service fee and the 1% national marketing fund contribution. Everything else is your own trading cost — premises if you choose to take them, staff, and local advertising beyond the launch pack.
All figures taken from the ROOMS® Prospectus 2026 and correct at the time of publication. Fees are quoted excluding VAT where stated. Full terms are set out in the franchise agreement.