Episodes

#186 When most people think about investing in property they focus on everything else except the one factor that should probably be considered first: Tax planning. Property tax specialist Neil Ryder of Property Tax 360 takes ...

#185 Buy to Let is dead! You must have heard people saying that right? You may even have heard it on here before. It’s been strangled it to death by inflation, higher interest rates and less than favourable legislation. But …

#184 In this week's show, we take a look at how you might look to leverage Linkedin to build your UK property portfolio. Louise Brogan is an international speaker, trainer and all round expert on why, how and when you …

#183 Property & Poppadoms is the fastest growing network in the UK, cooking up a storm in 27 different locations across the UK, and more to come in 2025. In this episode, for the first time ever on a podcast, …

#182 How would you like to get to a place where estate agents call you rather than you calling them? To get into their little black book? To find yourself in a position where you can offer speed and certainty …

#181 If you buy a 300K residential investment property in the UK after April 1st 2025, you'll pay£26,000 in stamp duty. But if you buy a commercial property for the same price, it''' cost you just £4,500. I’m guessing you'd …

#180 What are the repercussions of the Autumn 2024 budget for expats, property investors and those that are both! How will it affect your tax residency, your retirement and your estate planning. And what impact will the budge...

#179 Trading Vs Holding UK Property. Which do you prefer? Which is better in terms of tax, skills required or potential returns? Which is riskier? What are the pros & cons of each? What other factors do you need to …

#178 Lots of people in property talk about passive income and dangle the expression in front of us like a carrot in front of a donkey. It’s a very simple expression to say, but much harder to achieve, particularly if …

#177 Are you looking for an example of someone who observed the masses and did the opposite? Are you tempted by Serviced Accommodation? Have you thought about investing in a large holiday let? Are you up to speed with the …

#176 In this episode, we’re taking a deep dive into the essential first step of building a UK property portfolio: setting your goals. During the introduction, we refer to this hilarious clip about goals . I'd Like Help With S...

#175 Have you thought about investing in UK commercial property instead of or as well as residential? Jerry Alexander is the host of the brilliant Commercial Property Investor Podcast, so he is the perfect person to answer al...

#174 One of the aims of this podcast is to demonstrate what’s possible for you as a remote investor in UK property. And to showcase expats who are pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable. So if I told you that …

#173 Last week was a huge one for the sector after the new government gave the Renters' Rights Bill its first reading in parliament. The bill has massive implications for tenants, landlords, investors and everyone else connec...

#172 You should listen to this episode if you’re looking for ways to get to your UK Property objectives that little bit quicker. Even if you know these resources, download anyway to hear alternative ways to use them. I can …

#171 Do you have a favourite resource that helps you get the best results when investing in UK Property? Are you interested in new ones to take your Expat Property Story to the next chapter? Are you looking for new …

#170 Are you looking for handy hacks to get you closer to achieving your UK property objectives? I’ve been making a collection of useful resources for property investors for as long as I’ve been building a portfolio. In this ...

#169 Have you worked out your goals? Your purpose for investing in property? Your destination? The next step is to work out how to get there. You’ll need tools to get to your chosen destination and in the next four …

#168 More and more expats are getting in touch with us asking about supported living as a UK Property investment strategy. Many are attracted by the lower maintenance costs, absence of voids and the fact that it makes cashfl...

#167 Would you like to know how to turn a three bed or even a two bed terraced house into a 6 bed all ensuite HMO, raising its value from 133K to 479K or more? What you like a glimpse …

#166 It seems like everyone’s interested in HMOs these days. It’s one of the few business models that passes mortgage lenders’ stress tests and just about gives you enough cashflow to make the effort worthwhile. It’s fair to ...

#165 Is property still the best way to build wealth? Is it still worth all the effort and aggravation. How long does it take to build a portfolio to see you through your later years or pass onto your children …

#164 Should you look in or outside Article 4 areas for your HMO? This episode featuring Nick Smith of Saltbox Living will help you decide. The answer depends on your circumstances. Are you investing for the long term or are …

#163 One of the most frequently asked questions I get when listeners reach out is around expat mortgages. Do you need a broker? Does it matter where you live or who you work for? What kind of bank account do …