FAT Properties

FAT Properties FAT Properties are large, comfortable, stylish student houses in Lancaster designed for wellbeing. We are passionate about each and every FAT House. Ever.

FOCUSED ON CREATING EXCELLENT PROPERTIES

We are a small team, focused on creating excellent properties. We want to provide large, comfortable and stylish homes that are a joy to live in, and we only want them in the best locations (characterful, safe, convenient). But it is not just about the physical property, our aim is to make your time in a FAT House as enjoyable as possible. We believe in pe

rsonal, honest and attentive service (because thats what we like to receive). WHAT SETS US APART

There are lots of student house providers out there…what sets us apart? It comes down to two simple but very important factors:

Quality– we don’t compromise on the quality of our properties. We are raising the bar for student accommodation. It’s personal– honest, personal and attentive service is important to us. OUR PEOPLE

Together we have over 15 years experience in managing student property in Lancaster, Manchester and Edinburgh. Coming from architecture and design backgrounds, we understand the importance that our physical environment plays in our quality of life. What interests us is creating excellent places and inspiring homes.

🌱 A healthy mind is a successful mind 🌱When we take care of our mental health, everything else falls into place. From be...
07/11/2024

🌱 A healthy mind is a successful mind 🌱

When we take care of our mental health, everything else falls into place. From better focus to stronger resilience, a clear mind powers us through challenges and fuels our growth.

Whether it’s a few minutes of mindfulness, moving our body, or nourishing ourselves well, every small step helps us thrive.

💡 Remember: Success starts from within. Embrace the journey to a healthier mind and watch your potential unfold.

🏡 Now letting for 2025 🏡


🏡 Looking for a student accommodation that feels like home? FAT Properties offers more than just a place to stay—we crea...
06/11/2024

🏡 Looking for a student accommodation that feels like home? FAT Properties offers more than just a place to stay—we create spaces where you can thrive! 🌱✨

Our modern, comfortable living spaces are designed with your well-being in mind, giving you the perfect environment to focus, relax, and succeed in your studies. With features that support both your academic journey and personal growth, you’ll find it easy to balance work and life in a place that truly feels like home.

Discover your new home away from home with FAT Properties! 🏠💪📚


🌟 Looking for Student Accommodation for 2025? 🌟Imagine a home where your well-being comes first—where every detail is de...
05/11/2024

🌟 Looking for Student Accommodation for 2025? 🌟

Imagine a home where your well-being comes first—where every detail is designed to help you thrive academically and personally. At FAT Properties, we’re all about creating spaces that are designed for your wellbeing.

Whether you’re heading to Lancaster Uni or already here, discover our student homes crafted for comfort, focus, and connection. Join the community that prioritises your success and well-being!

📲 DM us to get on the list for 2025 and see why students can’t wait to make this place their home.

Change of plan! ⏳ When we started the pub project, we never could have predicted the number of delays we’d face – from C...
14/10/2024

Change of plan! ⏳ When we started the pub project, we never could have predicted the number of delays we’d face – from COVID to long planning setbacks, funding challenges, and more. It’s been a joint venture from the start, but with all the delays, our partner’s situation has changed. Now, they’re in a position where they need to exit.

It’s a stunning building with huge potential. We’ve secured planning and listed building consent to develop a holiday apartment scheme, all while keeping the pub 🍻 on the ground floor.

But life changes, and so do our plans. One option is to find a new JV partner. If you know anyone who might be interested, tell them to act fast – it’s about to go on the market 🏡.

Of course, part of us will be sad 😔 to see it go. We’ve poured so much time, energy, and love into this project. But sometimes, change is what’s needed. The market for assets like this – a freehold pub with no ties, letting rooms, and planning consent – is looking up 📈, so selling now could be the right move and allow us to focus on our other projects.

Well done 🎉
22/09/2024

Well done 🎉

We are thrilled to be named as a finalist for the Student Accommodation Awards. Thank you 🙏🏼 ...
19/09/2024

We are thrilled to be named as a finalist for the Student Accommodation Awards. Thank you 🙏🏼

Loving the principle of the OpRE Festival - it’s to get us all out of the silos we so easily get stuck in, and tackle so...
24/06/2024

Loving the principle of the OpRE Festival - it’s to get us all out of the silos we so easily get stuck in, and tackle some cross cutting issues that affect all real estate.

The attendee list is so varied - student accommodation, hospitality, commercial, residential, PBSA, older living, BTR, the list goes on.

I’m talking on a panel about repurposing struggling office and retail property.

So much to talk about here:

• challenges of major conversions;
• innovative temporary uses whilst buildings are empty;
• building safety in conversions;
• asset values and investment challenges

with some great panelist’s from across the industry.

and more

🎉 WE MADE THE FRONT PAGE! 🎉This weekend, The Times has lifted their paywall and is offering complimentary access to all ...
09/06/2024

🎉 WE MADE THE FRONT PAGE! 🎉

This weekend, The Times has lifted their paywall and is offering complimentary access to all articles. If you haven’t read our feature yet, now’s your chance! Check the link in our bio ☝️

Being featured in The Times, (and on the front page no less) is a dream come true having read it religiously for decades! Thank you and for allowing us to spread our message about the impact of student accommodation on wellbeing far and wide.


🌟Last week I had the privilege of speaking at the HMO Awards. I hadn’t realised mine would be the first one of the day…t...
05/06/2024

🌟Last week I had the privilege of speaking at the HMO Awards. I hadn’t realised mine would be the first one of the day…talk about nerves! 🎙️😬

Luckily my plan was to set the bar low so the other speakers could only get better. 😂

I spoke on the role of good design and its benefits to HMO investors.

But let's talk about something else – nerves and public speaking. I’ve done my fair share of public speaking (including being expert witness at public enquiries and getting cross examined), but I get nervous every time.

To those of you who do it for a living - does it ever go away?

It was interesting chatting to some other speakers later, they all seemed to feel the same - bricking it beforehand, but then really getting into it.

you’re a pro- do you get nervous still?
, - you all gave great speeches at the Awards - how do you feel beforehand?

I heard a story once: 2 guys were talking about how they felt just before having to go on stage. One said “when I feel my heart beat faster, my vision narrow and my palms get sweaty, thats when I know - I just can’t do it.”
The other said “when I feel my heart beat faster, my vision narrow and my palms get sweaty, thats when I know - I’m ready!”
The second guy was Bruce Springsteen.

(I think…some rock n roll star anyway)

Telling myself "don't be nervous" never works, so with more public speaking in the calendar this year, I’m channelling my inner Bruce Springsteen! 😂🎸. It’s great fun once you get over those nerves.

How do you find it? Do you get nervous? Excited? How do you manage it?

🎉Thanks for an AMAZING day and evening 🎉It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new people. Delighted to win an aw...
01/06/2024

🎉Thanks for an AMAZING day and evening 🎉

It was wonderful to see old friends and meet new people.

Delighted to win an award that is so very close to our hearts “Creating a Sustainable Future” 💚

Huge congratulations to all the other winners and finalists see you all next year 🎉

Thanks and the whole team what an incredible event. Fabulous hosting as always


🌟 Who’s excited for the and Summit today? 🎉 It’s going to be absolutely AMAZING! 🌟Get ready for an incredible lineup of...
31/05/2024

🌟 Who’s excited for the and Summit today? 🎉 It’s going to be absolutely AMAZING! 🌟

Get ready for an incredible lineup of speakers. Don’t miss Tom Charrier in the Piano Room at 1 PM for his inspiring talk:

🕐 1 PM - Designed for Wellbeing by Tom Charrier,

Tom, the author of the best-selling book on design and wellbeing, will explore the vital role of design in adding massive value and creating a positive impact on lives. Discover his unique product-first approach and practical design principles that promise easy, quick implementation for a significant return on investment.

✅ Why design matters
✅ Making a positive impact
✅ Practical design tips for big ROI

Join him to learn how thoughtful design can transform shared living spaces and enhance tenants wellbeing.

I am sorry I won’t be there but unfortunately it’s half term here 😭 so I’ll be playing referee to the 👦🏼👧🏼👧🏼🐶🤦🏼‍♀️

It’s all coming together for our and we will be up and running later this year 🎉Now that we are progressing well on si...
25/05/2024

It’s all coming together for our and we will be up and running later this year 🎉

Now that we are progressing well on site we need to step up a gear on the branding & marketing. If you know anyone exceptional please send them our way 🙏🏼

Follow to see this Grade 2 beauty come to life 🥰



There’s something exciting coming to Lancaster very soon from 🎉 ...
24/05/2024

There’s something exciting coming to Lancaster very soon from 🎉


If you’ve been following us for a while, you know about the ups and downs we’ve faced on our soon-to-be boutique hotel 🤦...
23/05/2024

If you’ve been following us for a while, you know about the ups and downs we’ve faced on our soon-to-be boutique hotel 🤦🏼‍♀️. Despite what these squares show and sometimes lead us to believe, property developing is not straightforward (and please don’t believe anyone who tells you that it is!).

But here’s the good news: everything is back on track thanks to our amazing partners 🎉.

Not long to go now, and Lancaster will soon welcome a new design gem in the north ❤️. Exciting times ahead! 🥰

🌟Prime Commercial Property Available for Let in Lancaster!🌟🏢 Location: Heart of Lancaster City Centre🗝️ Details:- Spacio...
23/05/2024

🌟Prime Commercial Property Available for Let in Lancaster!🌟

🏢 Location: Heart of Lancaster City Centre

🗝️ Details:

- Spacious and versatile layout - upstairs office
- High footfall area, perfect for retail or office use
- Modern facilities and amenities
- Close proximity to public transport and parking

💼 Ideal For:

- Retail
- Café and restaurant
- Professional office
- Boutiques and specialty shops

📏 Size: 1350 sq ft
💰 Rent: £18,000

📞 Contact us today for more information or to schedule a viewing!

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to establish your business in one of Lancaster’s most vibrant locations. Act now and take the next step towards success! 🚀


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23/04/2024

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Coming from architecture and design backgrounds, power-couple Phillipa and Tom understand the importance of our physical environment to our wellbeing. Their bestselling book, “Designed for Wellbeing” has influenced countless property developers nationwide. Their attention to detail when it comes to service doesn’t end at the bricks and mortar - which is what led them to .

It felt like a milestone for COHO at the end of 2022 when FAT Properties decided that COHO was the tech partner to match their high expectations of quality and service.

And how has that turned out? From the keyboard of founder Tom Charrier:

”We’ve tried multiple PMS systems for our student property management and pretty much gave up hope that we’d find a good one that didn’t feel like being back in 1998 👨🏻💼. But the team are killing it with COHO 🔥”

For Tom and Phillipa it’s important to create happy and healthy homes, but to be there when you need them - for both their investors and their tenants. But to do that they need a system that doesn’t get in their way.

”As a business owner having instant access to all property’s data, status and stats is invaluable.”

And that’s exactly what COHO’s mission is. If you find yourself jumping between 5 different websites, spreadsheets, and applications just to get the information you need, then we’d love to hear from you to see if COHO can help.

But, often overlooked, it’s really important to find a company that matches your own energy.

“COHO is on the same wavelength as us - quality, responsiveness, value, and fun

Back on site at after long, long delays ❤️🎉 follow for all the fun and games.
23/04/2024

Back on site at after long, long delays ❤️🎉 follow for all the fun and games.

Anyone else delighted to get the kids back to school this morning? 😂 I am interested to know who else works from home? N...
15/04/2024

Anyone else delighted to get the kids back to school this morning? 😂

I am interested to know who else works from home?

Now that we don’t need to WFH, who prefers to and why?
Do you have a designated office in your home?

📸 .charrier office 😂

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