Mission Statement
My mission is to bring clarity, confidence and profit to business owners and property investors through accurate reporting, transparent analysis and strategic financial support in the Berkshire area. I help clients understand their numbers, reduce risk and make informed decisions that build long‑term stability. As the business grows, I aim to establish a charity dedicated to providing safe, affordable bookkeeping services to vulnerable people who need financial clarity
the most. Showing how your mission translates into your property work I share below.
Real Investment Comparison — Bracknell Property Strategies
Here’s a real example:
Take this two bedroom house in Juniper, Bracknell RG12 found on Zoopla: Freehold property, currently brought down from £325,000 to £300,000. With the correct calculations the ROI could be 6.10% making this a possible investment.
Details:
Purchase Price £300,000 - Deposit % 0.25 - Mortgage Rate % 0.05 - Rent (pcm) £1,850
Refurb Cost (Cost per m² list) Light £18,500 - Stamp Duty £11,500.00
Other Costs (legal, etc.) £2,000 - Management % 0.1 - Maintenance (annual) £600
Insurance (annual) £240 & Void % 0.05
Property Analysis
This analysis shows the true financial performance of a real Bracknell property using five different investment strategies. It breaks down the cashflow, ROI and total money required so investors can see exactly which approach delivers the strongest returns.
BRR – Buy, Refurbish, Refinance
- Deposit: £75,000
- Refurb: £18,500
- Annual Cashflow: £6,780
- ROI: 6.10%
- Money Left In After Refinance: £62,420
- Verdict: MAYBE
BTL – Buy to Let
- Deposit: £75,000
- Annual Cashflow: £6,780
- ROI: 6.10%
- Total Money In: £111,170
- Verdict: MAYBE
FLIP
- Total Spend: £340,750
- Expected Resale: £365,000
- Profit: £24,250
- ROI: 15.42%
- Verdict: YES
HMO – House in Multiple Occupation
- Annual Rent: £33,600
- Annual Cashflow: £16,470
- ROI: 13.08%
- Verdict: YES
SA – Serviced Accommodation
- Annual Rent: £33,600
- Annual Cashflow: £15,570
- ROI: 13.79%
- Verdict: YES
Property Profit Services
What’s Included:
- Deal Analysis (ROI, Yield, Cashflow, DSCR) Clear, transparent breakdowns of every opportunity.
- GDV & Refurb Cost Assessments Understand true end‑value and project viability.
- Risk Analysis & Red Flag Identification Protect your capital with data‑driven insights.
- Portfolio Performance Review Monthly or quarterly analysis of your entire portfolio.
- Cashflow & Profitability Tracking Know exactly which properties are performing — and which aren’t.
- Investor Packs Professional, investor‑ready reports for lenders, partners or JV opportunities.
- Deal Sourcing Support Help finding, assessing and securing profitable opportunities.
Areas covered – Berkshire: Ascot, Bracknell, Reading, Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Wokingham, West Berkshire
Extended coverage: Surrey, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire
Perfect For
- New and experienced investors
- Portfolio landlords
- Rent‑to‑rent operators
- Serviced accommodation owners
- Anyone who wants to invest with confidence
Financial Clarity & Profit Services
What’s Included:
- Monthly Bookkeeping - From sole traders to medium‑sized businesses — whether you’re just starting or already established.
- Monthly Profit & Loss Statement - Clear, accurate reporting that shows exactly how your business or portfolio is performing.
- Balance Sheet Snapshot - A simple view of assets, liabilities and overall financial health.
- Cashflow Tracking & Insights - Understand where money is going, what’s coming in, and how to stay cash‑positive.
- Transaction Categorisation & Reconciliation - Every transaction organised, checked and reconciled for accuracy.
- Monthly Management Accounts - Professional, easy‑to‑understand reports that support confident decision‑making.
- Performance Analysis & Trends - Month‑on‑month comparisons to highlight risks, opportunities and patterns.
- Budgeting & Forecasting Support - Forward‑looking planning to help you stay on track and grow with confidence.
- Monthly Financial Clarity Call - A dedicated session to review your numbers, answer questions and plan next steps.
- Unlimited Email Support - Ask questions anytime — get clarity whenever you need it.
- Year End Ready – Full year‑end reconciliation, tidy‑up and review, with clean, accurate figures prepared for your accountant.
Perfect For
- Sole Traders
- Small business owners
- Consultants & creatives
- Landlords
- Property investors
- Anyone who wants clarity, confidence and control
Who is Colleen Brady?
I’m Colleen Brady, founder of Irish Rose Homes Ltd and Colleen Brady Accountancy Ltd — a Property Profit Specialist and finance professional with over 20 years’ experience in auditing, P&L analysis, cashflow management, reconciliations and management accounting.
Through Colleen Brady Accountancy Ltd, I provide accounting and financial services, and through Irish Rose Homes Ltd, I specialise in property sourcing and investment analysis. With a strong eye for design, I combine financial expertise with practical property insight to help investors understand the real numbers behind every opportunity — from ROI and yield to cashflow, GDV and risk.
My approach is clear, transparent and focused on protecting your capital while maximising your returns.
Alongside my property and financial work, I’m committed to building a charity that supports vulnerable individuals with compassionate, trustworthy bookkeeping services. After helping families navigate finances during difficult times, I’ve made it part of my long-term mission to create a safe, affordable service for those who need someone reliable in their corner.
