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#279 This episode is all about sourcing UK property. It’s got lots of valuable information whether you use sourcers or whether you source property for others. And if you pass on information about a property and take a referral fee even if it’s on a one-off basis, then this episode should also be for you. You’re potentially leaving yourself open to investigation by HMRC. Tina Walsh is co-founder with her husband Tony of NAPSA, the National Association of Property Sourcing Agents wh...
#278 The second of our monthly reviews of what's going on in the world of UK Property auctions, featuring Jay Howard from Hammered Auctions This month's Auction Update presents a fascinating glimpse into how geopolitical factors are affecting energy prices and therefore interest rates which in turn are impacting the property market. This creates not just risk but also opportunity. The three headline asset classes discussed this month are: HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupancy)FlatsCommercial P...
#277 Kris Dalziel is a prolific property professional. In addition to the 100 strong portfolio he’s built for himself, last year alone he sourced 268 properties for investors, all in the North East, and bought 70 for himself. This episode has everything you need to know about investing in the North East. Keep listening to the end to see what Kris puts his success down to. Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 30 day trial/3 ...
#276 This is the first of our monthly update on all things lending and finance. This episode discusses: Bank of England Base Rate and Mortgage Rates:The Return of 90% Mortgages:Cut in Specialist Bridging Loan Rates:Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 months Goalsetting Leave a review 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction Guide Our Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property Group Thi...
#275 Are you interested in finding on-market UK property deals and selling them at auction for profit? Paul Ribbons is a UK property trading specialist, known for turning distressed, on‑market deals into profitable auction trades. Drawing on his decades of experience he runs through how to: Work out demand Find dealsTalk to agentsUse problems to create leverageAll so that you can enter the world of auctions with a plan instead of a prayer. Our WhatsApp group Property Engi...
#274 The first of our monthly roundup of news affecting UK Property investors. This month's news is dominated by the Middle East Crisis.. I investigate the impact on the UK housing sector. I also share some interesting statistics around tenancy disputes and an overview of the impending Renters’ Rights Act Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 months Goalsetting Leav...
#273 Have you ever been in a position where you need cash and you need it fast? Perhaps the deal of a lifetime just fell into your lap. It’s too good an opportunity to turn down. Maybe it’s unmortgageable. Perhaps the seller won’t wait for you to get a mortgage. Maybe you’re buying it at auction. Bridging finance is a useful resource to have in your toolbox. But it pays to understand it before you need it. In this episode Scott Clay from Together Finance goes t...
#272 Once a month I’m joined by Darren McNeill from our sponsors FMP to look back at a deal he sourced for a client 5 years ago. This month, we discuss a deal in Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 8HB. Finnigan McNeill Property specialise in high-yielding turnkey properties in the Northwest for under 125K. Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 months Goalsetting Leave a review 37 Q...
#271 Making Tax Digital is a new system that will completely change the way in which many UK landlords report their income and expenses to HMRC from 6 April 2026. If you own rental property or have self‑employment income, this episode is definitely for you. Simon Misiewicz of Optimise Accountants Ltd takes us through everything we need to know. Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 m...
#270 The first of our monthly reviews of what's going on in the world of UK Property auctions, featuring Jay Howard from Hammered Auctions Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 months Goalsetting Leave a review 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction Guide Our Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property Group We discuss: UK Property Auctions: December Buying OpportunitiesBe Brave When O...
#269 This episode explores a strategy that only requires a 10% deposit instead of the usual 25% Today’s guests are Rob Peters from Simple Fast Mortgage who presents a way to buy a Day One mortgage with just 10% And his client Bhadar Shokar who proves that it can be done. There are of course some caveats which we’ll run through at the end. Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 mont...
#268 Are you looking for a way to buy UK property and add value but without the headache of refurbishment and with minimal expense? Today’s episode tackles Title Splits. You buy a freehold block of flats under one title. You then split the titles up so that the aggregate value of each individual flat creates an uplift in the overall total value. Max Scott has been doing this for many years. Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro...
#267 If you’re building a UK property portfolio in 2026 and you have the time to look for your own deals, then you should be looking to buy at discount. Finding a bargain often means dealing directly with vendors. Which is what this episode is all about. Ruban Selvanayagam has been buying and selling UK property with his business partner James Durr since 2006. They solve problems for vendors via their cash buying company, their estate agency and their online auctions under the umb...
#266 UK property Investors are anxious. Regulation is tightening. Lending is shifting. Costs are rising. And Landlords are leaving. It’s a new market and many of the old ways of investing in UK property don’t work anymore. To survive and thrive in 2026 and beyond, we need to understand where we’re at and how we got here. This episode will tell you exactly what to do about it. It's based on a report by Paul Ribbons, author of Hustle Your Way to Property Success Our WhatsApp group ...
#265 James Fox uses Assisted Sales as part of the Buy Three, Sell two, Hold One method of building a UK Property Portfolio. James’ approach is to do two Assisted Sales and use the profits to buy mixed use buildings which allow more efficient wand economic ways to add value and increase returns in the long term. This is a really well thought out business design that will give you lots of great ideas. Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 3...
#264 Do you sometimes feel envious of local investors who can drop into their local estate agent with a box of donuts and get into little their black book? Or are you too tired after a hard day at the expat office to phone up agents. Maybe you just don’t like phoning people. Mark Shaw describes himself as a Lifestyle Investor because he does great deals without picking up the phone, doing viewings or even leaving the comfort of his laptop. He's been specializing ...
#263 Have you heard UK property investors discussing group structures and wondered what they’re talking about? Today, Simon Misiewicz from Optimise Accountants explain what they are, why they might be worth thinking about and how to go about it all. Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT) Starter: 30 day trial Pro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 months Goalsetting Leave a review 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction Gu...
#262 I do like a good case study because there’s so much opportunity for learning in lots of different subtopics. Today’s case study comes from the fantastically named Kristina Castellina, an accomplished property investor specialising in buy-to-let and serviced accommodation in the Northwest of England. Kristina came across a property on Right Move that was previously being used as a family home. As the title reveals, this is a tale with many twists and turns. Our WhatsApp ...
#261 This is the twelfth and final episode in this year’s mini-season celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas. We’re releasing daily bite sized episodes. Each one contains clips from three of my favourite episodes from 2025. Today’s show features extracts from: #229: Creating 205K Equity with just £18,000 (Motiul Islam ) #212: The Secret To Reviewing Auction Legal Packs (Jade Shrubsole) #231: How to Sell Property at Auction (Piotr Rusinek) #214: The Secret Formula to making £6.5 Million in ...
#260 This is the eleventh episode in this year’s mini-season celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas. We’re releasing daily bite sized episodes. Each one contains clips from three of my favourite episodes from 2025. Today’s show features extracts from: #245: Inside the World of Assisted Sales (Paul Stapleton) #247: Why You Should Buy UK Property Now (Will Mallard) #248 How to Find Big Discounts with Direct to Vendor Marketing(Keith Firmin) Our WhatsApp group Property Engine discounts...
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