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| The Secret Formula to making £6.5 Million in 4 Years | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:54:26 | |
Is it really possible to make that much money in such a relatively short space of time? It can definitely be done, but to do it like this week’s guest, Oliver Adams, you’ll need knowledge, experience as well as the right mindset. And you’ll have to work like a Trojan. And, if you listen till the end, you’ll see how things can really unravel when misfortunes and disasters compound. You won't want to miss this one! In the episode, we discuss:
I'd Like Help With Setting My Goals Leave an honest review of Expat Property Story Where to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE): Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am) Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm) Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month from 10:30 am) Keywords volume property trading, UK property auctions, remote property investing, expat property investment, property flipping, property sourcers, off-market deals, auction reserve prices, risk management in property, mindset for investors, property refurbishments, bridging finance, property trading companies, stamp duty exemptions, due diligence, market value assessment, property profit margins, loss recovery strategies, seller sentiment, auction completion times, portfolio growth, subcontracting property work, property clearance, motivated sellers, non-standard construction, auction buyer psychology, sourcing property leads, estate agent valuations, property trading business model | |||
| Can't Decide Between Single Lets & HMOs? | 16 Apr 2025 | 00:26:51 | |
#213 In this episode, we look at seven reasons why you might want to pick Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs), and seven reasons why you might choose Standard Buy to Lets as your strategy. By the end of the episode, you can come to your own conclusion as to which is best for you. Reasons to Choose HMOs
Reasons to Choose Single Lets
I'd Like Help With Setting My Goals Leave an honest review of Expat Property Story Where to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE): Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am) Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm) Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month from 10:30 am) Keywords Single Lets, HMOs, UK property investment, remote investor, higher yields, property strategy, rental income, demand and supply, housing market, property investor, rental properties, English Housing Survey, property prices, single tenant, property management, cash flow, income replacement, market volatility, capital growth, property finance, risk management, real estate investment, property appreciation, UK housing ladder, residential property, commercial valuation, property portfolio, remote property management, buy to let. | |||
| How to Build Your UK Property Brand to Find Private Investors | 13 Feb 2025 | 00:36:21 | |
#204 Your own funds can only take you so far. I’m sure you’ve heard lots of people talking about working with private investors. But how do you go about finding them. In a nutshell, you need to market yourself. In this week’s show, we’re joined by Louise Jowsey. Louise has over 20 years' marketing experience gained in real estate, financial services, media and retail sectors so she’s well placed and qualified to provide strategic AND tactical Marketing for small, ambitious property businesses. In this episode, we discuss:
I'd Like Help With Setting My Goals Leave an honest review of Expat Property Story Where to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE): Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am) Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm) Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month from 10:30 am) Keywords UK property resource, property investors, private investors, marketing campaign, customer centric, consistency, clarity, direct to vendor marketing, customer insights, niche marketing, target audience, customer avatar, pain points, customer needs, customer goals, marketing strategy, features and benefits, tone of voice, brand archetypes, messaging framework, social media engagement, property portfolio growth, financial services compliance, FCA compliance, AI tools, Chat GPT, marketing training program, customer research, business strengths, networking events. | |||
| Wealth Dynamics Explained | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:33:44 | |
#114
This is a fascinating episode of Expat Property Story!
Wealth Dynamics is a profiling tool for entrepreneurs to understand their ‘flow’, which is when you’re happiest, or in your element.
By understanding your profile, it will show you which profile you should take on as your first hires when expanding your business, or how to understand and work with other profiles.
Sally Cope is a coach who specialises in analysing and de-briefing Wealth Dynamic profiles and in this episode, she delves into my test results.
During the episode, we discuss: · The 8 different Personality Profiles (Creator; Star; Supporter; Dealmaker; Trader; Accumulator; Lord; and Mechanic) · Need for team-building and diverse profiles within a team · Impact of wealth frequencies on behavior and interactions · How certain nationalities lean towards certain energies (Dynamo, Blaze, Tempo & Steel) · Importance of working in line with natural inclinations and strengths · Seeking help for areas where one is not proficient · Teen Dynamics and Career Paths
Sally also picks her three ideal housemates in our current fun feature, ‘My Mini Mo’. We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discuss To Join our Mailing List to access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist; our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction and our Monthly Newsletter
As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!): Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday S6th October, 2023) from 11:30 am Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (Wednesday 4th October, 2023) from 7pm Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday 6th October, 2023) from 10:30 am Keywords: | |||
| UK Property Buildings Insurance Tips | 02 Nov 2023 | 00:35:17 | |
#113
You pay your buildings insurance every year.
But are you certain that your UK property portfolio is sufficiently, efficiently and practically insured?
In fact, are you sure it’s effectively insured at all?
In this episode, Josh Munt and John Cox from Insurance Desk are here to talk us through the most common mistakes they see from UK property investors.
We cover (pun intended!) everything you need to know and some things you don’t need to know about buildings insurance for your UK property portfolio.
It’s not the sexiest episode, but it’s one of the most important!
During the episode, we discuss:
We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discuss
To Join our Mailing List to access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist; our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction and our Monthly Newsletter john@insurance-desk.com As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!): Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday S6th October, 2023) from 11:30 am Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (Wednesday 4th October, 2023) from 7pm Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday 6th October, 2023) from 10:30 am
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| How UK Property Designers Get it Wrong with Julian Maurice | 25 Oct 2023 | 00:39:01 | |
#112 80% of property businesses don’t realise what they set out to achieve. One reason for this is because they follow the herd by chasing money rather than customer satisfaction. As a result, they don’t create products that stand the test of time. Julian Maurice of Icon Living has been a lettings agent, estate agent, project manager and plumber and DJ! But he is best known as a designer. In this episode, he reveals why design is so much more than aesthetics, why simplicity is important, and functionality is paramount. If you want to know how to maximise your rental income not just for today but in five, ten and fifteen years in the future, then listen now. During the episode, we discuss: · Dieter Ram’s Principles of Design · Warren Buffet’s · Functionality over aesthetics · How good design can future proof your property business Why The Majority Are Always Wrong Keywords | |||
| Building a UK Property Portfolio from Bahrain | 16 Oct 2023 | 00:39:31 | |
#111
In Episode 107, we released a Seven Step guide to Building an Expat UK Property Portfolio
In this episode, Bahrain expat Rachel Wellbelove of Flex Homes takes us through her expat property story in reference to the seven steps which are:
Building your knowledge Working out your Future Plans Funding Choosing a location Choosing who to work with and who to trust Building a network Taking Action
During the episode, we also discuss:
· How Rachel used her SSAS pension to fund her UK property portfolio · The importance of due diligence when deciding who to work with · The pros and cons of ‘niching down’ on one particular business model versus diversification To Join our Mailing List to access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist; our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction and our Monthly Newsletter | |||
| Sourcing UK Property from abroad | 11 Oct 2023 | 00:32:47 | |
#110 One of the most challenging aspects of buying UK property from abroad is sourcing deals. Chris Dowty is the CEO of Sourcing Investments, a platform connecting investors and UK sourcing agents. This episode will give you a better understanding of how to deal with UK sourcing agents. Listen to understand the importance of YOU taking control of your investments and not blindly accepting recommendations without verifying them independently. During the episode, we discuss: · Key Questions to Ask About a Deal Involving a Sourcing Agent · Compliance for sourcing agents · Importance of Personal Due Diligence in Property Investment · The Need for Investors to Follow Through on Commitments · What makes a good UK sourcing agent · The importance of a thorough tenant referencing process To Join our Mailing List to access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist; our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction and our Monthly Newsletter | |||
| Unmasking the Shocking Reality of Off-Plan UK Investments | 04 Oct 2023 | 00:40:45 | |
#109
Christina Campion and her husband thought they’d bagged a bargain when they invested in the swankiest apartment on the top floor of new development overlooking a beautiful park in the centre of Preston.
But all that glitters is not gold. When they visited the property for the first time, the layout of the flat was totally different from what they’d been promised.
And what should have been a warm insulated roof was a cold slab of concrete but had nonetheless been signed off by the approved inspector.
Their tenants were literally frozen out as icy winds howled in through gaps in the extractor fan and utility bills went literally through the uninsulated roof.
But it's not all doom and gloom. Christina's story also highlights the power of taking action, and putting the pressure on developers to make necessary repairs and improvements. She shares valuable lessons learned and offers practical advice for listeners considering similar investments.
This episode covers:
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| Preston’s Booming! Insights from a Refreshingly Generous Letting Agent | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:38:57 | |
#108 To be a successful UK Property Investor you need to be buying in areas with good employment prospects, expected population growth and solid infrastructure. Preston ticks all those boxes. Local employers include British Aerospace, Amazon and Lancashire County Council not to mentionthe development of the Cyber Warfare Centre bringing 5,000 new jobs to the area, Preston is booming. But deciding on an area is only half the battle when investing remotely. You have to find a good letting agent to manage your investment. Matt Eastham runs Easthams & Co Residential Lettings. Matt is a passionate investor who believes in the power of sharing knowledge. He knows that if he provides good local knowledge for overseas investors, they will want him to manage the property on their behalf. Matt represents a good case for reverse engineering the property investment process by starting with a letting agent. During the episode, we discuss:
To Join our Mailing List to access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist; our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction and our Monthly Newsletter | |||
| Building an Expat UK Property Portfolio: Seven Steps | 20 Sep 2023 | 00:25:07 | |
#107
Picture the scene. You’re in the Maldives having a no news no shoes holiday. It’s funded by your UK property portfolio that took you years to put together despite what they told you on the expensive property course containing information that was available for free on podcasts like this one. But how do you get there? This week’s show is a seven-step guide to getting started as an expat UK Property investor. It’s based on my own experience of building a £3 million property portfolio from Hong Kong and from the insights provided by the amazing guests on this podcast.
The seven steps are: 1. Building your Knowledge 2. Working out your Future Plans 3. Funding 4. Choosing a location 5. Choosing who to work with (TRUST) 6. Building a network 7. Taking Action
Meetup Details: Hong Kong: The first Saturday of each month from 11:30 am at The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central Dubai: The first Wednesday of each month from 7 pm at the Holiday Inn at the Science Park Singapore: The first Saturday of each month from 10:30 am at The Providore at VivoCity To Join our Mailing List to access our Due Diligence checklist Keywords expat UK property investor, property portfolio, knowledge, education, future plans, goals, objectives, currency, retirement income, currency fluctuations, limited company, individual name, tax, income tax, higher tax bracket, inheritance tax, family trust, capital gains tax, stamp duty land tax, directors loans, incorporation route, long term, flip, different companies, tax advisor, options, language, expats, remote investors, podcast, newsletter | |||
| Systemize Your UK Property Success | 13 Sep 2023 | 00:48:27 | |
#106
You probably have a day job at the same time as trying to build a UK Property Portfolio.
You’re probably time poor.
The idea of having to allocate any of your precious time to working out what, let alone HOW to delegate tasks may lead to feelings of overwhelm. You don’t know where to start.
Dr. Steve Day, host of Systemize Your Success Podcast, was in a similar state when he moved to Stockholm with his Swedish wife and young family back in 2015 after already assembling a UK Property Portfolio.
With a degree in computing, systems analysis and design and a love of teaching it was probably inevitable that Steve would end up coaching others how to remove themselves from the daily grind by finding and training team members to help them.
In this episode, we learn how a meeting with personal development expert Dr. John Demartini convinced him to follow his twin passions for teaching and systemization.
During the episode, we discuss:
To Join our Mailing List to access our Due Diligence Checklist Dr Steve Day’s DIDACT Framework Dr Steve Day’s guide to hiring the right team members for your UK Property business Dr. John Demartini’s guide to determining your Unique Hierarchy of Values Episode #65: The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber To Follow the Show on Instagram
Keywords traditional recruitment techniques, job postings, CVs, interviews, time-consuming, recruit right hiring system, values-based recruitment, top 10%, testing, recorded interviews, CV review, final interviews, skills assessment, attitude assessment, values assessment, communication assessment, professionalism assessment, lower dropout rate, increased employee satisfaction, UK property, benefits, employment, security, self-employed, UK-based company, status level, valuable skillset, job market, higher-paying jobs, virtual assistant, team member, growth opportunities, job titles, passwords, data protection, audit, mistakes, issues, access control, banking apps, CRMs, permission levels, user management, centralized password storage, LastPass, password managers, secure password sharing, password security,, premium account, business account, overwhelmed, social media tasks, brand guidelines, style guidelines, bios, photos, post requirements, website creation, copywriter, bookkeeping, low-value work, specialized skills, personal customization plan, task delegation, spreadsheet recording, task management app, Asana, Trello, red method, screen recording, task organization, due diligence questions, Laos, mailing list, Systemize Your Success podcast, sharing the show. | |||
| Companies House Due Diligence Part 2 | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:42:12 | |
#105 Due diligence… Often talked about. Rarely explained! This is the second instalment of a two-part special on due diligence with a primary focus on Companies House, featuring long-time friend of the pod, Sean the Property Tax Accountant. Last week, Sean identified five types of due diligence: are commercial, operational, reputational, financial, and legal. This week, we use this knowledge to look into the profile of someone from the world of property that many of you will know and see whether what they have said in the public domain matches the information held about them on Companies House. At the end of the show, we reveal the identity of our mystery property person. During the episode, we discuss:
· The importance for thorough due diligence · Utilizing Company's House for due diligence on individuals or companies · Reviewing company accounts and information on Companies House · Asking for management accounts from company representatives · Assessing financial position through management accounts · Checking profitability, rental income, and interest rates on loans
Other Episodes Featuring Sean: # 23: An Introduction to Sean the Property Tax Accountant # 24: Property Ownership Structures (Limited Company or Personally Held) # 25: Smart Property Company Group Structures #26: Capital Gains Tax #27: Compliance #28: Tax Avoidance, Tax Evasion & Tax Planning #29: Risk Management #55: Property Tax Update with Sean the Property Tax Accountant Part 1 #56:Property Tax Update with Sean the Property Tax Accountant Part 2 To Follow the Show on Instagram
Keywords research, controversy, scam, Companies House, review, company accounts, management accounts, financial position, profit, rental income, interest rates, loans, debts, types of due diligence, property developers, loans, commercial due diligence, housing market, renovations, mortgages, director, significant control, creditor and asset information | |||
| Short Lease Extensions for Quick Profits in UK Property | 06 Feb 2025 | 00:41:29 | |
#203 This allows you to potentially recycle your cash and turbo charge the growth of your portfolio. Short lease extensions are equally powerful whether you’re trading for a quick profit or holding for cashflow. And if you can combine lease extensions with other value adding strategies such as BRR (Buy Refurbish, Refinance) and reconfiguring properties to add more bedrooms, then you can make some serious cash. Jason Patterson, is a seasoned property investor with over 23 years of experience in UK property. He built his portfolio from a standing start, from money saved from his job stacking shelves in Sainsbury’s in Camden, North London. In total, Jason worked at Sainsbury’s for 11 years, and as a side hustle, he almost accidentally focused on leasehold properties with short leases, a niche that would later earn him his nickname as the Short Lease King. During the episode, we discuss: o Benefits of purchasing properties with short leases o Explanation of what constitutes a short lease o Impact on property value and mortgageability o Sweet Spot for Short Leases o Discussion on ideal lease lengths for extending o Combining short lease strategy with mortgageability o Steps to gather lease extension information o Importance of contacting freeholders o Explanation of Section 42/Leasehold Reform o Impact of potential leasehold reforms on buying strategies o Handling Vendor Resistance o Challenges with uncooperative vendors o Augmenting Short Lease Strategy with Additional Strategies o Combining this strategy with BRR and reconfiguration o "Triple Threat" properties o Criteria and considerations for choosing properties o Common mistakes new investors make o Reasons why this strategy may suit expats o Financial Considerations and Leasehold Reforms o The effect of Leasehold reform o Impact of leasehold reforms on profitability I'd Like Help With Setting My Goals Leave an honest review of Expat Property Story Where to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE): Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am) Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm) Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month from 10:30 am) Keywords property investment, wholesale property, retail property, problem properties, lease extension, Short Lease King, UK property, buy refurbish refinance, refurbish properties, refinancing, property portfolio, property expertise, HMOs, property value, mortgageability, leasehold properties, leasehold reform, capital growth, dilapidated properties, leaseholder, freeholder, section 42 notice, lease extension premium, property strategies, property education, property market, rental property, property investors, leasehold surveyor, UK housing market | |||
| Due Diligence on Companies House Part 1 | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:22:33 | |
#104
You’re thinking of working with someone in the UK. Maybe you hear them speaking on a UK property podcast like this one. Maybe you met them at a UK property meetup. Maybe you read about them in a UK property magazine.
Either way, you want to do your due diligence on them. You’ve checked them out on every page of Google. You’ve listened to them on every podcast you could find. You’ve spoken to people they’ve worked with. You’ve asked about them on UK property forums, WhatsApp groups and Facebook communities. The last thing (or maybe the first?) is to check them out on Companies House. But this may be easier said than done. In this episode, long-time friend of the pod, Sean the Property Tax Accountant identifies five types of due diligence: Commercial In the second part of this two-part special, we’ll be taking a deep dive into a mystery property person’s profile on Companies House to see if it matches what we know about them from what they say elsewhere… FREE UK Property Meetups: Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday September 2nd, 2023) from 11:30 am Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (Wednesday 6th September, 2023) from 7pm Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday September 2nd, 2023) from 11:30 am Other Episodes Featuring Sean: # 23: An Introduction to Sean the Property Tax Accountant To Join our Mailing List to access our Newsletter | |||
| Storytelling, Marketing, and UK Property: Sam Cooke's Recipe for Success | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:34:08 | |
#103 Sam Cooke is a dedicated entrepreneur with a passion for helping individuals start their own businesses.
Sam owns and runs Blue Bricks Magazine and also We Are Property Marketing an agency which does what it says on the tin!
In this episode you will learn the importance of marketing and branding when scaling a property business.
Sam also talks about why he didn’t enjoy sourcing UK property and discusses what makes a good property sourcer.
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| Risky Business: Managing Risk in UK Property (Part 2) | 16 Aug 2023 | 00:27:36 | |
Part 2 of our special feature on Risk. | |||
| Risky Business: Managing Risk in UK Property (Part 1) | 09 Aug 2023 | 00:32:10 | |
If you’re going to be successful in building a UK property portfolio, you’re going to need to have a certain appetite for risk. | |||
| Now That’s What I Call a Property Podcast! 100th Episode Special! | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:48:21 | |
#100
To celebrate our 100th episode, I reflect on the story so far and offer a compilation of ten of my favourite clips from the first 99 episodes that collectively sum up the story so far.
If you want to learn about investing in UK property, this episode condenses the lessons learned from all my amazing guests so far.
And there’s a nostalgic nod to past features such as Monopoly Challenge, Postcode Challenge and guests’ jokes.
If you’re an expat or not, this is a property podcast episode not to be missed!
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| How to Start an Aparthotel Business | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:30:33 | |
#99
With prohibitive legislation on the horizon for Serviced Accommodation, Aparthotels as a business model is attracting the attention of those in the know.
Carly Houston has more experience than most in this field, having opened her first Aparthotel with her business partner in Brighton in 2017. They have since added a second.
In this episode, you will get top tips on how to plan and look for an Aparthotel.
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| Read to Succeed in UK Property | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:28:26 | |
#98 Valter Pontes came from humble beginnings on a fairly remote island off the coast of Africa to being written about in Forbes magazine. On the course, he learned to source property for others. And with the profits from his sourcing business. He started his own portfolio.
In this episode, we discuss my top ten UK property investment books which I reviewed in Episodes 58-68.
Valter also explains:
· Why he asks people to read 120 books before they start working with him · Why he divides books into three categories: personal development, general business knowledge and specific business knowledge · Why for every four properties he buys in the north, he buys one in the south · How he sources property · How he finds good builders in a new investment area · Why he also invests in the U.S.
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| How To Run a Direct to Vendor Mail Campaign Remotely | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:34:01 | |
#98
Finding a UK Property deals that stack has become more difficult with higher interest rates.
Buying at a discount is the holy grail of building a UK property portfolio. But how?
Getting in front of a vendor before the competition is key.
One way to achieve this is by running a Direct to Vendor Mail Campaign.
But is this possible as an expat or remote investor?
In this episode, Louise Jowsey shares her wisdom and experience gleaned from her 25 plus years working in Direct Marketing mainly for Royal Mail.
Tune in now to learn about:
· The impact of knowing the target audience · Techniques to customize content · Personalisation · How to grab the reader’s attention · The importance of the front page · Envelope opening rates
We also talk about Loiuse’s charity work in Cambodia.
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| The Five Fs of Building a UK Property Portfolio of HMOs | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:36:20 | |
#96
Wendy Whittaker-Large has been investing in UK property since 1996 so she is no stranger to the challenges of building a UK property portfolio.
She has developed a five-step process to buying HMOs:
· Finding · Funding · Finishing · Filling · Future-Proofing
In this episode, Wendy shares some of her insider tips and tricks that she hasn’t even told listeners of her own podcast, The HMO Success Podcast.
Drop by, Tune in, Turn on!
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| Expanding Your UK Property Portfolio: Alternative Models with Alicia Barlow | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:37:22 | |
#95 Are you looking for alternative business models to run alongside or instead of UK Property portfolio? Maybe you have a particular skillset that would enable you to buy businesses remotely in the same way you buy property? When Alicia Barlow found that buy to let deals in the North-West had become less attractive in the Post Covid boom, she started looking at acquiring businesses to supplement her UK property portfolio. However, Alicia stills invests in BTL and gives us some fantastic insights into where to look in the North-West to profit from the Manchester Ripple. Come on in to find out why following the major developers is where the smart money is…
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| The Story Behind Expat Property Story As Told in YPN | 30 Jan 2025 | 00:17:02 | |
#202 So I thought you might like to hear it too! The article was featured in the September issue of YPN, and this episode features the audio version as released on the App. Leave an honest review of Expat Property Story Where to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE): Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am) Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm) Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month from 10:30 am) Keywords | |||
| Reducing Rents to Increase UK Property Returns! | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:36:46 | |
#94 This is one of my favourite episodes! Saam Lowni has bucket loads of experience in property as an estate agent, investor, landlord, developer, YouTuber, lender and broker. Saam has a long history in property, dating back to his childhood in Durham during the 1980s, where his parents would buy houses in coal mining villages for 2-3K, refurbish them, and sell them for 4-5K. He soon convinced his family to add to their portfolio in the North-East of the country with properties across the North-East of London. After a spell in Hong Kong, he returned to the UK, refinanced the family portfolio to raise cash to buy student HMOs in Kent and Coventry. Tune in to find out: · Why Saam prefers professionals to students · Why he reduces rents to increase his overall returns · Why he aims to be Best in Class · How to find opportunities in Article 4 Areas · What he thinks about investing in the North-East We also tap into Saam’s experience in property finance to get a beginner’s guide to terms such as Capital Stack / Mezzanine Finance / Unitranche Financing / Stretch Lender / Senior Debt / Juniour Debt / Intercreditor Agreements and more! | |||
| Hiring Virtual Assistants for Your UK Property Business | 15 Jun 2023 | 00:33:49 | |
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| How to Get Started in HMOs As an Expat | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:36:00 | |
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| The Highs & Lows of Buying Property in Hong Kong | 30 May 2023 | 00:25:43 | |
No amazing guests this week because I thought you might like to hear about mine and my wife's experience of buying property here in Hong Kong
This episode explores some of the questionable tactics developers and sales agents use to get prospective property purchasers to put their hands in their pockets, including lotteries, lucky draws and luxury amenities.
After several failed attempts, we finally got our feet on the Hong Kong housing ladder and bought a tiny one bed apartment off plan on the lowest floor of a new build development in the New Territories.
We watched on with excitement as the property gained 50% in value while it was being built giving us a potential profit of £200,000!
But circumstances conspired against us as Stamp Duty rules, Donald Trump and the Hong Kong protests lowered the value and we were left trying to catch a falling knife…
Tune in to find out how this particular Expat Property Story concludes!
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| Navigating Specialist Finance for Serviced Accommodation | 24 May 2023 | 00:35:29 | |
#90 On this episode of Expat Property Story, we dive into the world of specialist finance in development projects. Our guest, Steve Hand, shares his valuable insights as a seasoned mortgage industry expert with 23 years of experience.
We discuss various topics such as commercial valuations, investment diversity, and finding the right lender for your project.
We also look at the pros and cons of investing in serviced accommodation and why it's essential to calculate the true cost of loans and mortgages.
Join us as we share real-life examples of clients and projects, such as the case of two ex-guest houses in Morecambe that were reconfigured into an Aparthotel with the help of a commercial-type lender.
Don't forget to listen out for a listener review from Matthew in Singapore, who shares how the podcast has helped him take action in property investment and get answers to his questions. All this and more on Expat Property Story.
To leave an honest review of Expat Property Stor To listen to Steve’s Desert Island Property Disc diversity, business model, location, strategy, tenant type, mortgage types, broker, due diligence, value, running costs, yield, lenders, bricks and mortar, compromise valuation, specialist finance, development projects, land registry, restricted covenants, income, serviced accommodation, COVID, holiday lets, commercial type lender, interest rate, product transfers, underwriting, borrowing amounts, assets, loan to value, true cost, spreadsheets, gut instinct, short-term products, long-term products, early repayment charge, Steve Hand, mortgage industry, Express Mortgages, property finance market, listener review, Singapore. | |||
| PropeNomix for Expats with Adam Lawrence | 17 May 2023 | 00:39:13 | |
#89 Adam Lawrence has an MA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from Oxford University and has also been involved in more than 500 property deals in the last decade. You could call him a Propernomist!
On this episode of Expat Property Story, we discuss the importance of population growth forecasts and due diligence when investing in property.
Adam also shares his ‘crumb style approach’ to testing new partnerships and explains the importance of being part of a community in the property industry.
And we explore the role of meticulous research and strategy in achieving above-average returns as an expat UK property investor.
Tune in to hear more about these topics and the importance of being a prudent manager of risk in the property industry.
This is another MUST LISTEN episode.
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| Property Investing in Scotland | 09 May 2023 | 00:31:25 | |
#88 So you would think that this short-term business model would be the equivalent of the Chance Card in Monopoly which says Advance to Go. Collect £200. However, it’s not that straightforward as Mike reveals in this must-listen episode for those interested in investing in Scotland.
And Mike is the perfect person to give us the facts as he has one serviced accommodation unit and one buy-to-let. This episode explores the complications of the Scottish Property market and also examines the effect of rent freezes on the housing market (spoiler alert… it’s not good!)
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| PropSourcer: A Platform for Connecting UK Property Investors and Sourcers | 03 May 2023 | 00:26:03 | |
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| Buying a £1.8 Million Block of Flats with Other People's Money | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:29:12 | |
#86 Jackie Tomes explains how she bought a £1.8 million block of flats with none of her own money. Alongside her business partner and husband, Dave, she argues properties in this price bracket have less competition as the numbers are too scary for smaller investors and too small for pension funds. During the interview we touch on factors affecting private investing and how Jackie has found that it’s better to attract investors first and then look for deals rather than the other way around. | |||
| How to Get Started in UK Property Investment with Jackie Tomes | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:32:57 | |
#85 After briefly falling victim to Shiny Penny Syndrome, they refocused their energy on adopting a business model consisting of acquiring and managing blocks of flats. By systemising, refining and adapting this model, they are now able to manage their business remotely, leaving them free to spend their time travelling around Europe in their camper van, while also helping other property investors to build their own portfolios. Jackie argues that in the current climate of high interest rates, expats looking to build a UK property portfolio may be best advised to look to HMOs as their business model of choice and to see buying in Article 4 areas as an opportunity rather than a problem. Jackie also has some valuable advice around how to apply structure to your business. This episode also tells the light-hearted story of how we tried to flip a sheep for profit in our first holiday for three years in Kyrgyzstan and how the lessons learned relate to property. If you have an expat property story to share, don’t be shy, get in touch! To leave an honest review of Expat Property Story To listen to Jackie’s Desert Island Property Disc To find out more about Jackie’s Dealmaker Accelerator Program | |||
| How to Buy, Refurbish & Refinance | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:26:17 | |
#201 · Historical Context of BRR · Kevin Wright's development of the BRR concept post-2008 crisis · Sacrifice as a key trait for portfolio building · Ready-to-rent vs. BRR · Forcing appreciation through refurb · Remote property management challenges · Buying Phase · Identifying problem properties and motivated sellers · Tools for remote property searches · How to buy at discount · System Setups for Viewing Properties · Need for consistent tracking and follow-ups · Monthly check-ins with estate agents · CRMs for property tracking · Collaborating with UK-based partners for reduced mortgage rates · Importance of boots on the ground · Refurb Phase · Common property issues: dilapidation, structural issues · Reliable tradesmen and project management · Refinancing Phase · Expat mortgage restrictions · Leveraging partnerships with UK residents for better rates · Variability in lender regulations Leave an honest review of Expat Property Story Where to meet Expat Property Investors (For FREE): Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (1st Sat of month from 11:30 am) Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (1st Weds of month from 7pm) Singapore: The Providore VivoCity (1st Sat of month from 10:30 am) Kevin Wright's YouTube Channel | |||
| Expat Mortgage Disaster | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:29:16 | |
#84 Are you fed up with the Property Glory Stories? Would you like to hear about the bad stuff? Come on down for a dose of reality. This episode aims at brutal honesty and is different to any other property podcast episode you’re likely to hear. Turn Up… Tune In! Don’t Drop out. And Check out Annie Duke, who features in this episode. If you have an expat property story to share, don’t be shy, get in touch! Subscribe to our mailing list. To leave an honest review | |||
| Are You going to Scarborough For Serviced Accommodation? | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:28:21 | |
#83 So if you’re looking to ‘sweat your assets off’, then Scarborough is definitely an option considering that housing stock is cheaper there than in its affluent neighbour Whitby. And if you’re looking for someone to talk to regarding luxury holiday lets in Scarborough, then you’d be hard pushed to find someone more in the know about this seaside hotspot than this week’s guest, Louise Tomlinson of LOCL Properties. And even if Scarborough is not your investment area of choice, there is a lot of useful, valuable, and thought-provoking content in this instalment to last you at least until next week’s episode! If you have an expat property story to share, don’t be shy, get in touch! | |||
| From Singapore to Switzerland to Suffolk | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:22:32 | |
#82 Suresh Mistry and his wife Natasha took the well-trodden expat path of renting out their family home and heading abroad for higher earnings, lower taxes and expat property possibilities. Their story took them from London to Singapore to Switzerland while building a mixture of buy to lets in Barnsley, Liverpool and Ipswich. Their expat property story may help your expat property story which may help other remote investors to reach their goals. If you have an expat property story to share, don’t be shy, get in touch! Subscribe to our mailing list. To find out more about Suresh & Natasha. To connect with Suresh & Natasha on Instagram. | |||
| Systemisation Tips from COHO Founder Helen Turner | 21 Mar 2023 | 00:30:03 | |
#81 Subscribe to our mailing list. Mark’s Desert Island Property Disc So… Don’t be shy! Get in touch! | |||
| Managing Serviced Accommodation Agents From Abroad | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:33:23 | |
#80 But with so many short-term rental businesses going under during Covid due to an over reliance on Airbnb, Serviced Accommodation investors ignore the power of direct bookings at their peril. Mark Simpson is the host of the Boostly podcast, and the author of three books on helping hospitality hosts thrive. He’s on a mission to help one million short term rental businesses cut down on their over-reliance on Online Travel Agents. This episode explores the ways in which expat and remote investors can manage their management agencies. Mark highlights the questions to ask your managing agent to see whether they’re maximising your returns with direct bookings. By drilling down on your avatar, and concentrating on referrals from existing clients, you can sweat your asset even harder. Mark also has some handy hints for due diligence in your target areas. If you’re into SA, this is a must-listen episode! Subscribe to our mailing list. Mark’s Desert Island Property Disc Don’t be shy! Get in touch! | |||
| How We Raised Finance for Our 126K Profit Deals | 11 Mar 2023 | 00:19:06 | |
#79 If you’re interested in raising finance for your deals or investing in other people’s deals then this episode could help you consider some of the factors worth factoring! We also reflect on the three main lessons we learned from this experience: · Having your power team in place · Having a network · Performing when the time comes Subscribe to our mailing list.
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| How We Made 126K in Two Days Part 2 | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:18:49 | |
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On the Tuesday, a previously dead deal comes back to life. But… only if we can exchange within SIX HOURS. This episode, the second part of a three-part special, also contains details on how you can join our mailing list to be in with a chance of winning a copy of Bronwen Vearncombe’s Amazon best-selling book, ‘Building Your Dream Life: How Property Can Help You Quit The Rat Race’ Subscribers will also receive our 23 step guide to buying UK property at auction and our monthly newsletter. Subscribe to our mailing list. So… Don’t be shy! Get in touch!
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| How We Made 126K in Two Days Part 1 | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:21:25 | |
#77 This was a time when most investors were deserting the UK property market in the wake of the government’s disastrous mini-budget just weeks previously. Today’s episode is the tale of how we took advantage of the situation to buy two properties on successive days at a collective discount of £126,000. Part 1 sets the scene and demonstrates the need for speed when opportunities present themselves and bargains are to be had. This three-part special also contains details of our newly launched website and email subscription service giving access to our 23 step guide to buying at auction and our newsletter. And if you subscribe, you will also get the chance to win a copy of Bronwen Vearncombe’s Amazon best selling book “Building Your Dream Life: How Property Can Help You Quit The Rat Race”. Don’t be shy! Get in touch... To leave an honest review | |||
| Location Free UK Property Investing | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:28:01 | |
#76 Julie Talbot started building her portfolio in and around her hometown of Salford in Manchester, whilst living in London, before following her husband to Abu Dhabi. After fine tuning their remote investing skills, and with their children in tow, they now go wherever takes their fancy. Julie has two rules when it comes to managing their portfolio: 1. She doesn’t fly back to the UK for property related matters. 2. She doesn’t answer the phone Listen now to find out why. Listen / Watch Julie’s Desert Island Property Discs here & here
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| From UK Property Investor to Expat to Repat | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:33:23 | |
#75 Are you an expat thinking of investing in UK Property? Are you a UK property investor thinking of becoming an expat? Are you an expat UK property investor thinking of returning to the UK as a 'Repat'? If the answer to any of these questions is YES, then this is the episode for you. And if not, well come in anyway, everyone’s welcome! As a business & economics teacher and coming from a family that dabbled in buy-to-lets, Paddy Horsington has long since understood the power of property. He had already amassed a decent portfolio when he was offered the chance to swap Somerset’s cider with Bangkok’s Sang Thip and while his colleagues blew their bonuses on the expat high life, Paddy chose to spend his on property. Easier said than done! Download now to find out why his first three attempts came to nothing, how he finally landed a UK property as a remote investor and how Amy Winehouse gets a mention on this week’s show. Paddy also shares some great tips for expats, repats and everything in between! Listen / Watch Paddy’s Desert Island Property Disc here Don’t be shy! Get in touch at www.expatpropertystory.com | |||
| From + €65 Million to - €16 Million: Lessons from Gavin Gallagher | 16 Jan 2025 | 00:42:10 | |
Welcome to the 200th episode of the Expat Property Story podcast, where we've been guiding you on your property investment journey across 150 countries since early 2022.
o "Four E's": Economy, Events, Ego, and Emotions o Issues with over-leveraging and pursuit of quick profits o Importance of discipline, patience, and emotional management o Psychological aspects of investing o Risks of Investing in Foreign Markets o Currency exposure challenges, especially post-Brexit o Gavin's experiences with property markets in Spain and New York o Learning from successes and failures o Overcoming ego and managing emotions in investing o Importance of understanding market conditions o Analyzing success and being cautious while investing internationally o Importance of sustainability and energy performance o Unintended consequences of policies like "rent pressure zones"
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| Why You Should Keep a Progress Journal with Darren McNeill | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:40:40 | |
#74 Fed up with working in supermarkets in the North West of England, Darren McNeill of FMP Property Group started keeping a Progress Journal on Property Hub in February 2017 as he started to build his property portfolio. At that stage he only envisaged buying a few Buy to Lets. But as he documented his progress on his journal, private investors started contacting him to lend him money so that he was able to scale his property business which now stands at 25 properties. Unknown to him until we recorded this interview, Darren’s journal played a significant role in both my own property story and this podcast! Listen to Darren’s inspirational story as we discuss the many benefits of keeping a property journal. Another must listen episode! Darren’s Desert Island Property Discs is: Beautiful Day by U2. Listen to the show to find out why… Don’t be shy! Get in touch at www.expatpropertystory.com | |||
| How an Expat Built a £10 Million UK Property Portfolio With a Full-Time Job! | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:30:45 | |
#73 But if you’re thinking, ‘Greedy landlord’, think again, as Lawson Lettings’ mission is not to be the biggest landlord in Fyfe, but the best! During the interview Mike explains why the days of the hobby landlord are numbered and talks about the importance of systemising your property business if you want to scale. He also has a word of warning for others looking to scale their UK property portfolio, so if that’s you, this is an Expat Property Story NOT to be missed! Mike’s Desert Island Property Discs is: I’m Still Standing, by Elton John. Listen to the show to find out why… Please rate, review and follow the show at www.expatpropertystory.com
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| Drive to Survive From Singapore | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:30:43 | |
#72 Property can be a lonely place, and even more so as an expat investing in UK property, so the more Expat Property Stories we hear, the better for our Expat Property Community. Peter Sell is an expat property investor based in Singapore and, in this episode, he recounts the resourceful way in which he found his mentor and UK property partner, the challenges he has faced growing his portfolio in Liverpool and his five year property plan. He has so far bought three buy to lets: one via Right Move, one via auction and one off market. Pete was greedy and chose two Desert Island Property Discs: The Long and Winding Road, by The Beatles and Tubthumper by Chumbawumba. Please rate, review and follow the show at www.expatpropertystory.com | |||