Hire Purchase
Hire Purchase is a “tripartite” agreement where Samera Sky arranges for a lender to buy the aircraft on your behalf. You then “hire” the aircraft from the lender for a fixed period. At the end of the term, you pay a small “Option to Purchase” fee, and the legal title transfers to you.
How it works
01
The Deposit
You pay an initial deposit on your asset (typically 10% – 20%).
02
The Hire Period
You make fixed monthly or quarterly payments. Unlike a mortgage, where interest rates can fluctuate, Hire Purchase is almost always a fixed-rate, making your “Cost-per Hour” calculations perfectly predictable.
03
The Option to Purchase
Once the final instalment is made, a nominal fee is paid to the lender. The lender then issues a Bill of Sale in your name, and you become the 100% legal owner.
Why Choose Hire Purchase?
HP is the preferred “workhorse” for commercial operations and schools due to its administrative simplicity.
Simplified Budgeting
With fixed monthly repayments, there are no surprises. This is ideal for flight schools that need to calculate precise student rental rats.
Tax Benefits (Capital Allowances)
Under the UK Tax Law in 2026, you are treated as the owner of the aircraft for tax purposes from the day you start the hire. This means you can claim Annual Investment Allowances (AIA) or the new 40% First-Year Allowance to offset the cost against your profits.
Balance Sheet Management
Because the lender technically holds the title until the end, it can sometimes be easier for new businesses (like a fresh flight school) to secure approval for an HP agreement rather than for a mortgage.
No Mortgage Register Fees
Since the lender owns the asset, there is no need to register a “charge” on the CAA Mortgage Register, saving you the registration and search fees associated with a Chattel Mortgage.
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