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Sheila Smith, founder of BeHomed and a rent-to-own property expert, shares insights on the challenges facing today’s buyers, landlords and developers – and what’s actually working in the market right now.

Available for articles, interviews, podcasts, panels and events.

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Television

Interview with Lee Anderson, GB News

Sheila Smith shares how BeHomed helps renters move in now and buy later – creating win-win solutions for buyers, landlords and investors.

Articles and opinions

Estate Agent Today

New Rent-To-Buy business model aims to help would-be purchasers

A service called BeHomed claims to promote home ownership through a US-style Rent-To-Buy business model. It works like this...

Read article on estateagenttoday.co.uk

Landlord Today - May 2026

American-style Rent To Buy scheme seeks disillusioned UK landlords

It operates a rent-to-own business model which it says is designed “to support aspiring homeowners while helping landlords...”

Read article on landlordtoday.co.uk

WealthBuilders podcast

The Rent-to-Own Revolution with Sheila Smith

This episode features Kevin Whelan and Sheila Smith discussing an alternative path to homeownership that helps renters move towards owning a property while also offering landlords a more flexible exit strategy.

Listen on WealthBuilders.com

Cotswolds Radio

Matt Rowe's Money Show

Sheila joins Matt Rowe to talk about BeHomed.

Listen on Mixcloud

Stories from Behind the Mask

Stories from Behind the Mask - Episode 3

Sheila talks about a trip she took in 2002, when she travelled solo through Burma (Myanmar) under military rule. Meeting Mr Book, a former teacher and underground bookseller, opened her eyes to the true meaning of freedom and the importance of using her voice.

Listen on Spotify

Standard, March 2026

Can this rent-to-buy scheme help tenants get on the property ladder?

Luke and Hollie Brayne are not your average tenants. Since January, the couple have been renting a three-bedroom house in Shoreham, West Sussex.

Read article on standard.co.uk

Sussex World, December 2025

2025 Budget: The government risks making life harder for the people they aim to help

Housing has been under pressure for a long time – and last Wednesday’s Budget risks tightening the screws further.

Read article on sussexexpress.co.uk

Business Influencer, November 2025

How BeHomed's innovative rent-to-own model creates win-win opportunities

Entrepreneurs and venture capitalists are about to be wooed by a disruptive new ‘win-win’ approach to UK domestic property investment.

Read the full article (paywall)

Sussex World, November 2025

Sussex businesswoman ‘unmasked’ for photography exhibition

Sheila Smith was among the entrepreneurs taking part in Unmasked, a ‘creative photography shoot and exhibition for the bold and the brave’.

Read article on sussexexpress.co.uk

Brand You Magazine, November 2025

The property dream is no longer a nightmare

There's a growing wave of women, especially in business, who are asking better questions. Not just "how much can I make?" but "what difference can I make?"

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