Question 1

What businesses does Kartikeya Roy own?

Accepted Answer

Kartikeya Roy is the founder of the Crusader Group, which includes businesses across property, software, and retail. These include Crusader Properties, Crusader Softwares, Crusader Retails, Lazy Lodge, CitiLuxe, Crusader Property Solutions, Property Deal Strategy Analyser, StayRelay, Only Deals, Vrinaya, and Orivani.

Question 2

What does Kartikeya Roy do?

Accepted Answer

Kartikeya Roy is a UK entrepreneur, property investor, software founder, and business builder. He focuses on property investment, serviced accommodation, property technology, and consumer brands through the Crusader Group.

Question 3

What companies are part of the Crusader Group?

Accepted Answer

The Crusader Group consists of three divisions: Crusader Properties, Crusader Softwares, and Crusader Retails. Brands and ventures within the group include Lazy Lodge, CitiLuxe, Crusader Property Solutions, Property Deal Strategy Analyser, StayRelay, Only Deals, Vrinaya, and Orivani.

Question 4

What is StayRelay?

Accepted Answer

StayRelay is a zero-commission booking relay network for serviced accommodation and short-stay operators. The platform allows operators to pass enquiries they cannot fulfil and claim enquiries from other operators with availability, helping reduce lost bookings and empty nights.

Question 5

What is Property Deal Strategy Analyser?

Accepted Answer

Property Deal Strategy Analyser is a software platform developed by Crusader Softwares that helps property investors analyse investment opportunities across strategies including Buy-to-Let, HMO, Serviced Accommodation, BRRR, Rent-to-Rent, Lease Options, Flips, and Assisted Sales.

Question 6

What is Only Deals?

Accepted Answer

Only Deals is a property-focused platform being developed under Crusader Softwares to help investors discover, assess, and act on property opportunities more effectively.

Question 7

What is CitiLuxe?

Accepted Answer

CitiLuxe is part of the Crusader Properties portfolio and focuses on providing high-quality accommodation and hospitality experiences for guests, contractors, professionals, and short-stay travellers.

Question 8

What is Lazy Lodge?

Accepted Answer

Lazy Lodge is an accommodation brand within Crusader Properties, providing comfortable and professionally managed short-term accommodation for business and leisure travellers.

Question 9

What is Vrinaya?

Accepted Answer

Vrinaya is a lifestyle brand under Crusader Retails focused on incense, dhoop, fragrance, and spiritual lifestyle products inspired by tradition, mindfulness, and meaningful living.

Question 10

What is Orivani?

Accepted Answer

Orivani is a lifestyle brand under Crusader Retails offering eco-conscious jewellery, tote bags, and thoughtfully designed products that combine style, sustainability, and everyday practicality.

Question 11

Does Kartikeya Roy invest in UK property?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Kartikeya Roy actively invests in UK property and has experience across Buy-to-Let, BRRR, Serviced Accommodation, Rent-to-Rent, corporate lets, HMOs, creative finance, and property development strategies.

Question 12

What industries does Kartikeya Roy operate in?

Accepted Answer

Kartikeya Roy operates across three core industries: property investment and accommodation, software and technology, and consumer retail brands.

Question 13

Can I work with Kartikeya Roy?

Accepted Answer

Kartikeya Roy is open to conversations with property investors, entrepreneurs, business partners, technology collaborators, podcast guests, and organisations interested in strategic partnerships.

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