Seven Great Expat Property Story Clips from 2024

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Part 2 0f 12 in our Daily Sevens Season in which we're giving you seven gifts a day to keep you edutained over the Xmas period.

But these episodes contain evergreen material which can be listened to at any time of any year!

In this episode, I’ve chosen seven of my own favourite clips from 2024 which may pique your interest enough to check out the full episodes if you missed them the first time around.

Or tempt you into revisiting if you think it’s worth your while.

Here are links to the full episodes from which the clips were taken:


Clip 1: Fatima's Story

1. Background on Fatima's passion for helping refugees.
2. Her project in school to raise funds for building wells in Burkina Faso.
3. Challenges faced due to her nationality and financial constraints.
4. How her teacher assisted her in overcoming these challenges.

Listen to the full episode: Why You Should Invest With Us

Clip 2: Grant Williams on Property vs. Stocks and Shares

1. Grant Williams' preference for the stock market over property.
2. The complexity of stock markets and comparison with property investment.
3. Reasons he chooses not to own property directly.

Listen to the full episode: Property Versus Stocks and Shares with Grant Williams 

Clip 3: Anna Clare Harper on Regulatory Changes in Property

1. Discussion on regulatory changes towards a more professional private rental sector.
2. Explanation of Section 24 and its impact on individual landlords.
3. The gap in skills required to implement new standards in the property sector.

Listen to the full episode: Sustainable UK Property Investment with Anna Clare Harper

Clip 4: Nick Smith on Article 4 Areas and HMOs

1. Investing in HMOs in Article 4 areas.
2. Importance of due diligence and understanding grandfather rights.
3. Strategies for adding value to properties in and around Article 4 areas.

Listen to the full episode: HMOs: Article 4 or Not Article 4?

Clip 5: Rose's Property Development in New Zealand

1. Story of purchasing a plot in New Zealand and developing 5 new houses.
2. Unique approach of selling the existing house by moving it.
3. Use of properties for renting to the government for social housing

Listen to the full episode: An Inspirational Expat Property Story from New Zealand

Clip 6: Phil Saunders' Success During COVID-19

1. Taking advantage of opportunities during the COVID-19 lockdown.
2. Transition from renting a holiday let property to potentially purchasing it.
3. Recovery of investment post-lockdown due to high demand.

Listen to the full episode: Observe the Masses & Open a Holiday Let During Covid

Clip 7: Debate on Trading vs. Holding Property

1. Featuring Jay Howard and Adam Lawrence debating trading and holding property.
2. Discussion on tax benefits and efficiencies.
3. Different perspectives on managing property investments.

 Listen to the full episode: