Season 5

#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 …

#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 …

#162 Did you know that commercial property usually cost less per square foot to buy than residential? This can make commercial property a very attractive option if you’re looking to develop HMOs. And often the location of com...

#161 Starting with the end in mind is a familiar theme in UK property investing, but it’s not as easy as it sounds when it comes to tax planning. For this episode, we’re going back into the archives to remind …

#160 Do you know what Sideways Loss Relief is? How about the Annual Investment allowance mechanism? And what do they have to do with Capital Allowances? Are you familiar with the deadlines for making a Capital Allowances clai...

You’ve probably heard about Capital allowances. You might even know something about this generally little known area of tax relief. But I’m sure you’d like to know more, right? If you have Commercial property, Serviced Accomm...

#158 Is social housing a business model that interests you? Do you understand how it works? Would you like to know how to go about building a portfolio based on providing housing for vulnerable people in all their shapes and …

#157 You may have heard people talking about sustainability, Net Zero, future proofing, institutional funding, socially conscious investing, Environmental and Social Governance or ESG and thought what’s it all got to do with ...

#156 Building a UK property portfolio as an expat is not easy. Firstly there’s the distance… And the further you are from the UK the harder it is. Not only does it take a lot longer to get back to …

#154 Have you considered using a home stager to market a property? Is it worth paying for a stager? What’s the difference between a home stager and an interior designer? Do you know if there’s a difference is between staging …

#153 Adopting a new UK property strategy is no walk in the park because you need to understand and control as many of the variables you can identify as possible. This is even more important if you’re using investor finance, …

#152 How do you go about carrying out due diligence on a new UK Property business model? How can you make sure you’re not believing the hype? Do you presume that something must work because it’s what everyone else seems …

#151 How do you keep on top of your UK Credit Rating? Do you even know what your credit rating is? Do you know what factors affect your score? This episode serves as a warning as to what can go …

#150 Some of the most useful content according to people who get in touch with us is when we tell the parts of our story that don’t go well, And let’s face it, we learn more from what goes wrong …