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SHB Consultancy Ltd — UK Real Estate Advisory

Strategic Finance & Operations
for Real Estate Businesses

Fractional finance and operations support for estate and letting agencies — without the cost of a full-time Finance Director.

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Who I work with

Estate Agencies Letting Agencies Founder-Led Businesses Growing Property Companies

About

14 Years Building Real Estate Finance Functions

I’ve spent over 14 years working within the UK real estate sector, building and leading finance and operations functions across estate agency and lettings businesses.

A key part of my experience has been working closely on lettings and property management portfolios, including preparing businesses for growth, acquisition, and long-term value creation.

SHB Consultancy was set up to help real estate businesses bring clarity to their numbers, structure to their operations, and direction to their long-term goals.

I work hands-on where needed, but always with the aim of creating a business that runs with clarity, control, and independence.

Shafait Hussain is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). SHB Consultancy Ltd is not authorised or regulated by ACCA.

Track Record

14+ Years in UK real estate finance & operations
FCCA Fellow Member, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
M+R Monthly retainer or fixed-project basis

Services

Strategic support at every stage of growth

I work with estate and letting agencies to build structure, improve performance, and support long-term value — whether scaling, improving profitability, or preparing for exit.

01

Fractional Finance & Operations Partner

Ongoing senior support, without the need for a full-time hire.

  • Financial oversight and management reporting
  • Cash flow management and forecasting
  • Oversight of bookkeeping, payroll, and client accounting
  • Systems, controls, and process improvement
  • Commercial input and decision support
Outcome A structured, well-run business with clear financial visibility and stronger decision-making.

Ideal for growing estate and letting agencies

02

Setup & Transformation

Build or fix your finance and operations function properly.

  • Bookkeeping system set up (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
  • Finance process design and implementation
  • Client accounting structure for lettings businesses
  • Reporting frameworks and KPI tracking
  • Compliance processes and internal controls
Outcome A clean, structured finance function that supports growth and reduces risk.

Ideal for new businesses or those lacking structure

03

Growth, Acquisition & Exit Support

Align your business with your long-term goals.

  • Improving financial visibility and performance tracking
  • Preparing for due diligence and investor scrutiny
  • Supporting acquisitions and portfolio integration
  • Strengthening systems to enhance business value
  • Ongoing strategic input aligned with your end goal
Outcome A business that is not only performing well, but structured for maximum value.

Ideal for owners thinking about scaling, selling, or acquiring

04

Advisory & Oversight

Light-touch strategic support when you don’t need full involvement.

  • Monthly or quarterly financial review
  • Performance analysis and insights
  • Operational and commercial input
  • Ongoing guidance and support
Outcome Clarity and confidence without the need for day-to-day involvement.

Ideal for smaller or more stable businesses

05

M&A Projects

Expert support through acquisitions, disposals, and transactions.

  • Supporting acquisitions and disposals of portfolios
  • Financial review, structuring, and integration
  • Positioning the business for future transactions
Outcome Structured, well-prepared transactions with reduced risk and stronger outcomes.

Ideal for businesses buying, selling, or integrating portfolios

06

Back Office Oversight

Operational control across the back office functions that matter most.

  • Oversight of tenancy admin, property management, and client accounting
  • Ensuring operational consistency and control
Outcome Tighter operations, reduced errors, and a more professional client experience.

Ideal for letting agencies and property managers

07

Strategic Growth & Exit Planning

Long-term strategic advisory for owners with ambition.

  • Advising on scaling the business
  • Preparing for investment or sale
  • Aligning structure with long-term goals
Outcome A business built for the future — structured, scalable, and ready for what’s next.

Ideal for ambitious owners planning their next chapter

How I Work

Senior input. Practical delivery.
No dependency.

01

Retained or Project

Services delivered on a monthly retainer or fixed-project basis — giving you flexibility and predictability.

02

Senior-Level Thinking

The focus is on strategic input and building structures that operate effectively — not creating dependency through ongoing low-level processing.

03

Built for Independence

Every engagement is designed to leave your business stronger, more capable, and more valuable — with or without ongoing support.

Contact

Let’s talk about your business

A well-run real estate business doesn’t happen by accident. It requires clarity, structure, and the right financial and operational foundations. Start the conversation.

Email shafait@shbconsultancy.co
Phone +44 78 7783 4052
Based United Kingdom

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