A Strategic Partner for Serious Portfolio Builders
As landlords, developers and managers, The Kushman Group supports portfolio builders from land acquisition and planning through to lettings, management and long-term asset stewardship across Kent and South-East London.
End-to-End Support
From concept and drawings to keys, tenants and ongoing care.
Multi-Site Mindset
Built for builders managing several projects and phases at once.
Exit-Ready Assets
Designed for smooth sale, refinance or long-term hold.
Ideal for SME builders, HMO converters and family developers with 1–10+ live or recurring projects.
Why Portfolio Builders Partner with The Kushman Group
A joined-up property group that understands planning, build realities, tenants, finance and long-term asset performance—not just one piece of the puzzle.
Practical Design & Layout Input
We advise on layouts, amenity planning and room mixes that actually work for tenants, licensing officers and lenders—reducing rework and voids later.
HMO & Regulatory Awareness
From fire safety and amenity standards to likely licensing requirements, we help you build with compliance and enforcement realities in view.
End-to-End Lettings & Management
Rent In Kent can step in as your lettings and management arm, meaning your schemes launch with professional marketing, vetting and systems from day one.
Numbers that Make Sense
We look at gross and net yields, operating costs, realistic rents and tenant profiles so your schemes are built around sustainable cashflow, not wishful thinking.
Aligned, Long-Term Relationships
We prefer to walk with a small number of builders across multiple schemes—so we learn your style, and you can rely on our systems and people.
Built-In Exit Options
Whether you plan to retain, refinance or sell to investors, we help position your buildings as well-run, well-documented income-producing assets.
How We Support Portfolio Builders & Developers
Flexible involvement—from sounding-board and design review to full lettings and ongoing management once the scaffolding is down.
| Area | What It Means for You | Available |
|---|---|---|
| Early-Stage Scheme Review | We sense-check proposed layouts, room counts and amenity plans against rentability, HMO standards and local tenant demand. | ✔ |
| Rent & Yield Forecasting | Realistic rent and occupancy assumptions, plus likely operating expenses, to inform your appraisal and funding discussions. | ✔ |
| HMO & Licensing Guidance | Practical input around fire safety, bathrooms, kitchens, room sizes and management expectations where HMO rules apply. | ✔ |
| Specification & Finish Advice | Suggestions on durable, tenant-proof specifications that support higher rents without reckless overspend. | ✔ |
| Launch & Lettings Strategy | Phased release, pricing strategy, marketing plan and documentation checklist ahead of first viewings. | ✔ |
| Full Lettings & Tenant Onboarding | Advertising, viewings, referencing, ASTs, guarantors, deposit protection (e.g. MyDeposits) and move-ins managed by Rent In Kent. | ✔ |
| Day-to-Day Property & HMO Management | Ongoing rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections and communication handled under professional systems. | ✔ |
| Block / Common Parts Management | Oversight of shared areas, compliance, contractors and service charges where multiple units share the same building. | ✔ |
| Investor & Lender Reporting | Clear records, photos, inventories and rent schedules to support refinances, valuations and investor reporting. | ✔ |
| Refine, Repeat & Scale | Lessons from one scheme feed into the next, so each project launches smoother and stronger than the last. | ✔ |
Who This Is For & Where We Operate
Built for builders who are serious about both the build and what happens after handover—for themselves, their lenders and their buyers.
Ideal Partners
SME builders, family developers, HMO converters and investors creating small blocks, multi-lets and portfolios across Kent and South-East London.
Primary Geography
Focus on Ashford, Maidstone, Canterbury, Dover, Gillingham, Swanley and surrounding areas—with scope to discuss wider South-East schemes.
Backed by The Kushman Group
A diversified group active in property, management and trade—bringing governance, systems and a stewardship mindset to every builder partnership.
How We Start Working with You
A structured, relationship-driven process—from first conversation through to a live, income-producing building under professional care.
Initial Builder Conversation
We discuss your current pipeline, build style, goals and pressure points around lettings, management and compliance.
Scheme & Numbers Review
We look at plans, location, likely rents and standards, and share practical feedback and risk areas to consider before or during build.
Agreement & Launch Plan
Roles, responsibilities and fees are agreed; we outline marketing, lettings and handover steps well before the final fix is complete.
Go-Live & Ongoing Stewardship
The building launches under Rent In Kent management; you receive clear reporting and a partner thinking ahead to your next schemes.