Optimum Professional Services

22/06/2026

Ready for the Great British Summer Savings scheme?

Starting this Thursday, 25th June, VAT is dropping from 20% to 5% on select hospitality, leisure and family activities .

While this is good news for consumers and an opportunity for businesses to attract trade, this temporary change may be challenging to navigate.

The entire scheme lasts for just 69 days. That means you have a incredibly tight window to update your systems, adjust your pricing, manage your invoices correctly, and then switch it all back.

To help you navigate this temporary regime smoothly, we’ve broken down exactly what qualifies, how to adjust your accounting software, and what you need to do before the launch date.

Read our full guide here https://www.optps.co.uk/vat-drop-for-summer-2026/

18/06/2026

Buying or selling a home soon? Getting a conveyancer on board early will help the process run more smoothly.

Here is why early instruction gives you strategic advantage:

1. In a sea of offers, having a solicitor ready to go shows estate agents and sellers you're serious.

2. Getting your ID checks and proof of funds sorted early helps avoid admin delays.

3. You prevent immediate bottlenecks - estate agents can't issue the vital Memorandum of Sale without your solicitor's details.

4. Choosing early lets you find a trusted, independent firm with transparent fees, rather than bowing to estate agent pressure later.

Read more in our blog post: Why early instruction is a strategic advantage https://www.optps.co.uk/when-to-hire-a-conveyancer/

16/06/2026

We're looking for an ambitious and motivated Paralegal to join our expanding Legal team.
If this sounds like you, or if you know of anyone, you can find more information here:
https://www.optps.co.uk/conveyancing-paralegal/

11/06/2026

If you didn't manage to get along to our networking breakfast this week - or if you did, and want to come along again - then here are the details for our next one.

Tuesday 14th July 2026.

Time: 9-10.30am

Venue: The Site, 24 Chosen View Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9LT

Meet and chat to fellow business owners, and enjoy complimentary tea, coffee and pastries.

Free to attend but please book here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/cheltenham-networking-breakfast-the-site-tickets-1988821257920?aff=erellivmlt

10/06/2026

We are looking for support in our growing legal team. Do you know anyone?

Superb opening for an ambitious, self-driven individual to join our growing Accountancy team in a modern, innovative and progressive company.

10/06/2026

Great to see so many new faces at our Swindon networking breakfast yesterday. Our next is on 14th July at Cheltenham - book here to join us

Ease into the morning with us—pop along for some casual networking and breakfast at The SiTE. Have a chat, meet a few new people, and enjoy

09/06/2026

The first major phase of the Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026. With the abolition of Section 21 and the transition to rolling tenancies, many landlords are currently reviewing their portfolios and considering whether it is time to sell.

If you are thinking of disposing of a buy-to-let property or a second home, it is important to review the tax implications before taking action.

We have outlined the key tax considerations and relief options in our latest blog post to help you make an informed decision.

Read the full breakdown here: https://www.optps.co.uk/landlord-tax-rules-for-rental-sales/

05/06/2026

We're looking for a conveyancing paralegal; know of anyone?

Superb opening for an ambitious, self-driven individual to join our growing Accountancy team in a modern, innovative and progressive company.

04/06/2026

As we head into June, the end of the second quarter of 2026 is rapidly approaching.

For business owners, it’s the perfect opportunity to assess your financial health for the first half of the year.

Are your profit margins where they need to be? Is your cashflow forecast aligned with your targets for the rest of 2026?

At Optimum Professional Services, we help you make sense of the numbers. Our accounting team can provide a clear Q2 financial review, ensuring your tax planning is optimised for the months ahead.

Why not get in touch to schedule a mid-year review?

02/06/2026

Did you know, our YouTube series, Optimum Live, has been running for two years?
And in that time we have created 26 episodes (so far!) covering a huge range of topics - from Making Tax Digital for the self-employed, to how to sell a business; from how to avoid conveyancing pitfalls to tax rules on renting property.
Why not check out our list of programmes, pick a topic you're interested in, and listen to our expert team's advice?
You can get the full list here, and don't forget to subscribe, so you never miss an episode.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9bYD7I0WnaPiOR1dIpf_bpntknWFUfNB