The three options
| Buy | Lease or asset finance | Hire | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upfront cost | Highest | Low (often a first payment) | Low |
| Total cost | Lowest over the machine's life | Higher: interest and fees | Highest per month |
| Ownership | Yours from full payment | Depends on the agreement | Never yours |
| Best for | Long-term studios | Preserving cash at opening | Trials, pop-ups, events |
How to compare the real cost
- Add up every monthly payment, plus any fee and any final payment to own the machines.
- Compare that total with the purchase price, on the same VAT basis.
- Check who is responsible for repairs and wear parts during the agreement.
- Check what happens at the end: return, buy out or renew.
Our purchase prices, as a reference point: 1 machine £1,082.50, 2 to 4 machines £999.17, 5 to 9 machines £957.50, 10 machines or more £874.17 per machine, ex VAT. A worked payback example is in our guide to what a reformer costs.
How paying for our machines works
- A 30 % deposit places the order; we place it with the factory within 2 working days.
- The balance, 70 %, is due before the machines leave the factory.
- About three months from deposit to delivery, with an email at each stage.
This is general information, not financial advice: speak to your bank, accountant or a finance broker about the option that suits your business.
Questions studio owners ask
Can I lease Pilates reformers for my studio?
Studios can use asset finance or leasing through a bank or a finance broker. We sell machines outright, and our written quote can support a finance application.
Is it cheaper to buy or lease reformers?
Buying usually costs less in total; leasing spreads the cost but adds interest and fees. Compare the total of all payments with the purchase price.
How do I pay for your machines?
A 30 % deposit by bank transfer places the order, and the balance is due before the machines leave the factory.