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“I think we’re already starting to see
the mindset of renters changing,” adds Emma. “Financially, it makes more sense for a young professional to rent a room in a shared house than a one-bedroom flat. “The shared houses our Franchise
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workers, alongside support from Platinum’s experienced buying and renovation mentors who guide all Franchise Partners through the process. And as the UK’s enormous band of
professional renters look to consolidate financially and re-evaluate what they want from renting, shared living in properties that function as both a workplace and a home is becoming a desire rather than simply an option.
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Partners develop are also built with work in mind, with comfortable and functional workstations in rooms and communal areas as well as super-fast WiFi – extra touches that make a huge difference to potential housemates in this 'new normal'."
Striking a work-life balance For the Franchise Partners themselves, their reasons for exploring what Platinum has to offer remain largely the same – even against a backdrop of Brexit and
coronavirus. All want their money to work harder over the long term, while also providing stability for their families through the average £50,000 to £150,000 annual income earned by a Platinum Franchise Partner. For Kelly and Simon Merry, joining Platinum in 2018 wasn’t only about those hugely attractive financial returns, but also about gaining back their time with young daughters Louise and Charlotte. Both Kelly and Simon were “married”
to their jobs in the education sector and knew something had to change when their first daughter arrived. After a meeting with Platinum’s team, both Kelly and Simon were convinced joining the franchise was the right step. Kelly confirms: “We were blown away
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