Your Property Podcast

This week we are joined by 20-year-old Josh Tracey who took on his first investment property at the age of just 16. That's remarkable enough in itself, but in addition, it was an impressive 13-bed house. From an early age Josh was involved in property through family investment projects. He caught the bug and his enthusiasm is contagious. We talk to him about what he does and how he does it, and how property helps him with his true passion. You can contact Josh through the usual channels on FaceBook and Instagram or you can email him at joshrtracey@gmail.com To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

In this week's episode we are joined by property self-build expert Mike Cruickshank, who is talking about 'New Builds' and what investors can learn from self-build principles. Mike discusses in depth with Michelle his reasons for the self-build approach, how he started and his dream plot. He also offers up some hints and tips for you, if you like the idea of venturing into new builds! https://selfbuildsuccess.krtra.com/t/vyZLCrwEulYf To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

This week we are joined by Phillip Saunders, who talks about his serviced accommodation business. In addition to apartments in and around Manchester and the Peak District, he has some glamping units. Indeed, he started his whole serviced accommodation journey with a second-hand yurt! In this episode we discuss how this unique model makes great use of the rent-to-rent strategy, how lockdown has affected it, and how he plans to recover now that restrictions are lifting. You can contact Phil via email: info@peak-yurts.com or phil@saunders-property.com. Phil's story features in the August 2020 issue, so to pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

In this episode we are joined by Jerome Roith, founder of the Carrington Group, a company that specialises in land acquisition. In a very open conversation, Jerome and Michelle talk in depth about strategies and means to acquire land without planning consent, with minimal risk. We also talk through the planning stages and process and how you can you can develop a site purchased without planning. Find out more about Jerome and the Carrington Group on https://www.carringtongroupltd.co.uk/. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

In this episode we are joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Mike Bristow of CrowdProperty. Mike talks to Michelle in depth about peer-to-peer lending and how it enables speed, ease and certainly of funding for your development projects when they are approved. The idea behind this concept is matching supply and demand of capital. Even new investors can benefit from this funding source as CrowdProperty provide plenty of support and guidance along the way. Check out https://www.crowdproperty.com/ for more information. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

Bernadette and Ian Lloyd share their story this week, about how they gave up the rat race of corporate life and traded their stressful salaries for the challenge of growing their portfolio. Having achieved their goals they are now able to travel the world, design their ideal lifestyle and manage their own schedule. In this episode Bernadette and Ian tell us about one of their latest deals involving the purchase of three separate blocks of flats as part of a single deal. They talk openly about the unprecedented obstacles they have faced in trying to get the deal over the line through COVID-19 ... and how, despite the challenges, it’s still all been worthwhile. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

This week we are joined by Imogen Cook, who talks about how she moved her business organically into supporting property investors and developers through providing them with VAs (Virtual Assistants). If you are hands-on and trying to juggle every aspect of your property business and struggling with time ... if you have ever wondered whether you might benefit from working with a VA ... if would like to know more about what a VA could do for you ... then this is an episode for you! Imogen talks in great depth about the benefits of a VA as well as delving deep into her business and discussing openly how she finds the right people and deploys them into a business. For more information, you can reach Imogen at www.thefreedomgeek.com; to find her on Facebook, simply search The Freedom Geek! To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

In this week's podcast we are joined by Rob Jones, as we talk to him about how he has remained positive, adapted as necessary and how his property business has thrived during the COVID-19 outbreak! He explains how he has maintained his portfolio, his sourcing business, and seen deals through to fruition during this period. He also offers up some tips on taking the time to adapt and strengthen your own business as a result of lockdown, essentially doing a review and possibly an overhaul before we are fully up and running again. You can reach Rob at property.xyz and propertyinvestmentsuk.co.uk and you can also find him through the usual social channels such as YouTube and LinkedIn etc To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

In this week's podcast we are joined by Shaun Brown who talks openly about how he has successfully invested in the UK whilst living in Sweden. He discusses his reasons for taking this step, the challenges he has overcome and the team of people he needed to build up to make it all work. This is a fantastic podcast for anyone who is wondering how to go about investing in a country outside of their residence. You can contact Shaun via... Email: Shaun.brown@telia.com or LinkdIn: http://linkedin.com/in/shaun-brown-837669b To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

In this week's episode we are joined by Kiran Patel from Venture Finance UK as we discuss venture finance and lending in the current climate. Kiran delves into the detail and reassures us that commercial finance is still very much available. Offering a FREE initial consultation, you can contact Kiran on 07967 679786 or email kiran@venturefinanceuk.com. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

In this episode we talk to David Rumford about the development opportunities he sees in the current and short term market, and how to structure your deals so that you don’t lose out if you face a worst case scenario. Understanding how to stack a deal while factoring in a potential drop in value and ensuring you have multiple viable exit strategies is absolutely key in the current climate. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

Tim Matcham, author, speaker and coach, talks to us about how he has raised over £3 million in private finance. He outlines the lessons he has learned - sometimes the hard way - and has an honest chat with host Michelle Cairns about how to navigate working with investors in the current climate when you have opportunities that offer great returns. If you have ever wondered how people attract private investors to work with them, then this podcast is for you. Find out more: https://www.propertyfinance.coach/propertyambition Book a call with Tim https://www.attractarmchairinvestors.com/book-a-call/ To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney. Have you set yours up yet? If not then now is as good a time as any to tick this off your to do list. John Ireland, a familiar face on the property circuit, talks to us about the importance of making a will, how having a Power of Attorney for both your health and financial affairs is crucial and finally looks at Trusts and setting up your estate so that you retain more control and protect your wealth. John's energy and passion for his business makes this an engaging listen for anyone looking to set these things up. You can contact John in the following ways... e: john@legacy-wills.co.uk w: www.legacy-wills.co.uk t: 02085472583 To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

Merilee Karr, chair of the UK Short-Term Accommodation Association [STAA] and CEO of UnderTheDoormat talks to us about how the short term rental industry has been devastatingly affected by the Covid-19 crisis. She shares how her company has navigated the last few weeks since the bookings began to drop off and Online Travel Agents began refunding thousands of pounds of allocated bookings. We look at what she has put in place to weather the storm and practical plans to keep the business afloat. With the prospect of hundreds of properties sat empty and seeing the opportunity to provide urgent accommodation to key NHS workers, Merilee launched the 'NHS Homes scheme' to provide free accommodation to NHS Staff needing a c a comfortable home to stay in to reduce their commute time and to minimise the risk of taking the virus back to the family home. Recorded 28th April 2020 - please note that there is some loss of audio connection in the beginning but we hope it won't distract from this timely and useful content.

In this podcast, we interview Neil Chaudhuri, previously a professional golfer, now a full time property investor and top five performer of Simon Zutshi's Mastermind 25. Neil answers one of property investors' most frequently asked questions: what is the best way to maximise the end value of a property or project when your strategy is to refinance? We discuss with Neil the ways you can set yourself up with the best chance of those high valuations, right from the beginning before you even purchase. Neil shares his ideas for creating a valuation pack and how you can provide the best evidence to show how you have added value. Check out Neils new website at www.vogueabode.co.uk To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

In this podcast we chat to husband and wife team Tom and Phillipa Charrier who have very specific criteria in mind when they buy their student HMOs. We discuss how important it is - now more than ever during the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions - that a rental property is not just an income-producing asset ... It's also someone's home. Some of the criteria you may naturally look for yourself but others are perhaps taken for granted and easily overlooked. Listen to this podcast and find out more about how you can look after your tenants' wellbeing - all the while, increasing rents, future-proofing your assets and keeping voids to a minimum. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

Are you struggling to home school the children while trying to work from home? This week's guest is Shareen Ellahi, a primary school teacher who runs a successful property business with her husband. Together, they are now finding a new way of living and working all under one roof. With the government restrictions now well under way, many parents are finding the challenge of coping with the immediate and full time needs of their children while trying to manage their businesses from home. Work life balance has been tipped on its head so if you are looking for some ideas, reassurance, or maybe just to hear that you're not on your own in this, then this podcast is for you. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

Have you ever wanted to know more about Deal Sourcing? Valter Pontes has an established and incredibly successful Deal Sourcing background, and this month shares with us his ultimate secrets and tips for negotiating profitable deals. He talks about how to position yourself to buyers and just as importantly to sellers, as well as explaining the principles behind packaging deals. He helps break down what you need to be doing to achieve success, and also shares his must-reads with us. If you are interested in learning more about this, you can't afford to miss this highly informative podcast. Valter can be reached at support@valterpontesconsulting.com. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.

Keep calm and carry on... During all this uncertainty and fear that surrounds each and everyone of us, the team at YPN are joining forces with various people to help us through these times with podcasts that are full of words of encouragement, motivation and advice to help us all. This isn't just for property people, these are a series of special podcasts to help reassure and focus us on whats important and how we can unite at this time. To start us off, we are delighted to have been joined by the exceptional Bill Mann, better known as The Keep Calm Guy, as he helps us to step back and look at the bigger picture, bringing a real sense of calm to the situation. You can contact Bill in the following ways ... E: bill@thekeepcalmguy.co.uk W: www.thekeepcalmguy.co.uk M: 07914 789814 Bill also has a book called How to Keep Calm and Carry On and is available on Amazon (Link Below) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1528916646/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_nZDDEbFKCYP7N Your Property Network Magazine is the UK's

Seasoned investor Gillie Barlow joins us on this episode, and her passion for property is reflected in her drive to help others succeed in their Serviced Accommodation businesses. We talk about creative strategies for growing your business and ways of acquiring properties with little, if any, of your own money, amongst a whole host of other things. Gillie's knowledge is priceless and her passion is contagious - this podcast is not to be missed. Gillie can be reached in the following ways: e: gillie@gilliebarlow.com YouTube: Gillie Barlow Property FB: Gillie Barlow To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.