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#154Have 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 a property to rent versus staging to sell?If you’ve spent time thinking about any of these questions, then this episode is for you.Emma Cook helps people to  market their properties for sale or let to maximise  their returns via her Home Staging company Love It To List It.In the episode, we discuss:The difference between a home stager and an interior designerThe benefits of staging properties for landlordsUnderstanding target marketsDressing a property to appeal to a wider audienceCommunication with landlordsBudget discussion and managementProcess of staging multiple roomsEnsuring properties stand out in the marketOwnership and storage of staging materialsUnderestimating the time and preparation involved in stagingDesigning for different tenant avatarsNeutralizing design for young professionalsBalancing design appeal for both men and womenUsing more universal and neutral colorsIntroducing colour through accessoriesWe typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 amKeywords:home staging, property dressing, target audience, home comforts, marketing appeal, landlord services, communication, budget discussion, staging logistics, inventory, property stager, personalization, design preferences, tenant avatars, Emma Cook, property appeal, developing industry, color choices, end user preferences, social media, quick rental, sale, competitive edge, interior designer, housemates, Tom Jones, DIY staging, artificial intelligence, service accommodation properties, classical designs, target market, staging to rent, staging to sell

#153Adopting 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, because you need to have a plan A, Plan B and Plan C for giving your investors the return OF their money and ON their money. In this episode, we talk you through the due diligence we undertook when looking into adopting a new business model: Aparthotels.Our model model focused on buying tired guest houses or hotels, refurbishing to increase revenue, and applying for a commercial mortgage, using the uplift in value to pay back our investors.We discuss:the importance of understanding lending, property valuation, and factors affecting short-term and long-term financing.The process of researching potential deals, adapting floor plans, and obtaining build quotes.How to break down the estimation of income, refurbishment costs, interest rates, VAT, and gross revenue, along with the impact on cash flow and profitability. The impact of factors such as occupancy rates, interest rates, and valuations on the financial feasibility of the new business model.How to detail the process of evaluating and analyzing the potential risks associated with the new business model, including considering various what-if scenarios. The importance of considering risk, trust, and investor comfort during decision-making.This episode will give you a glimpse not only into the types and extent of due diligence required when researching a new approach, but will also give you pause for thought as to whether to adopt a new model or rinse and repeat the one you already have. We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 amKeywordsUK property strategy, investor finance, due diligence, business model, apart hotels, commercial mortgage, refurbishing, stock, mortgage brokers, lending, financing, valuation, floor plans, builders, property viewing, income estimation, occupancy rates, daily room rates, short term lets, holiday lets, serviced accommodation, room rates, risk appetite, cash flow, interest rates, HMOs, Article 4, property tour, stock availability, young professionals, legals

#152How 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 to be doing? This episode (the 3rd of 4) will hopefully get you thinking about some of these things as we continue our story of why we didn’t add any properties to our portfolio in 2023.The first reason, which we covered last week in #151 was because I found myself credit blacklisted due to an unfortunate set of circumstances.This week, we document our research into a new UK property strategy for us: Aparthotels.We discuss:- Potential opportunities in refurbishing tired BNBs into apart hotels- Researching Potential Locations for Aparthotels- Lending Options for Aparthotel Investment- Exploring options for commercial mortgages and short-term finance- Challenges and complexities of securing lending for apart hotel investments- Considerations for valuations, rental income, and loan-to-value ratios- The importance of thorough research and due diligence in the lending process- Building a Deal Analysis Spreadsheet- Importance of accurate financial modeling and due diligence- Need for a comprehensive deal analysis templatePlanning Geek WebsiteWe typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 amKeywordsdue diligence, business model, hype, property investment, UK property, expat investors, commercial free space, off-plan developments, SA properties, housing  market, licensing, apart hotels, commercial valuation, investment mortgage, short term finance, RICS surveyor, commercial property, brick and mortar valuation, lender options, property analysis, self check-in technology, hotel renovation, property management, building a spreadsheet, commercial yield, investment strategy, property market research, partnerships, deal analysis, property conversion

#151How 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 wrong if you’re not very careful, even if you’re the kind of person like me that likes to pay their credit card debt at the end of each and every month.Keep listening to the end to pick up tips and tricks for how to navigate the minefield of your UK credit file.Topics discussed during the episode:- Importance of sharing problems and seeking help from contacts- Tips for staying on the right side of mortgage lenders- Importance of being systematic and using virtual office services- Value of using a mortgage broker and keeping detailed records of communications- Impact of positive interactions and persistence in addressing setbacks- Understanding the impact of setbacks and maintaining a positive mindset- Credit rating management advice- The value of services like Check My File for monitoring credit information- Insights on staying on the electoral register for positive credit impact- Examples of methods to access Credit Rating Agencies from abroad We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 amKeywordsproperty investment, portfolio, mortgage, credit rating, expat, UK, credit report, credit score, credit agencies, expat investor, HMOs, refurbishing, auction, valuation, finance, banking, expat challenges, expat property market, UK credit system, expat finance, expat mortgage, credit card, financial management, real estate, international property, landlord, rental property, property management, property market, real estate investment

#150Some 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 than what goes right. So over the next few episodes we’ll be covering the reasons why we didn’t buy any property in 2023.This episode discusses:·      Naivety in financial decisions·      Initial experiences with stock market investments·      Transition to property investments·      Acquiring our block of 4 flats in Derbyshire·      Impact of valuations on investment decisions·      The impact of so called ‘Down Valuations’ ·      Considerations and decisions regarding refinancing and mortgage arrangements·      Importance of not depending too heavily on others·      The value of being prepared for unexpected challenges·      The significance of resilience and adaptability in property investment endeavorsWe typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 amKeywordsproperty education, podcasts, Facebook groups, online communities, forums, books, interviews, business model, strategy, expat salaries, pension plan, financial adviser, investment, stocks and shares, property bug, student HMO, tax residency, nondomicility, UK property experts, auctions, refurbishment, valuation, mortgage, interest rates, down valuation, remote investors, entrepreneur mindset, real estate market, stress tests, expat property story

#149Do you invest in stocks and shares? Do you invest in property? Maybe you invest in both? If you take two suitcases to the check in counter at the airport, one marked property and one stocks and shares and they tell you that you can only put one on the plane, which one do you choose? Have you ever wondered, like I have why people choose stocks and shares over property? In this episode, Grant Williams, a leading financial content producer and a man with more than 35 years’ experience of global finance  discusses:The complexity and management of owning physical propertiesThe responsibility and understanding of investments in stocks, shares, and propertyThe potential shift from stock market to small business investmentThe danger of expecting historical property trends to continue  in light of inflation, interest rates, and asset valuationsThe  benefits of property as an investment during times of inflationThe significance of understanding risk tolerance and managing emotions in investingWe typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 amKeywordsGrant Williams, investment, stocks, shares, property, property investor, risk tolerance, due diligence, stock market, small businesses, exit liquidity, stock market trading, financial content producer, Real Vision, responsible financial advisers, commercial real estate, inflation, leverage, investment objectives, airport scenario, emotional aspects of investing, Expat Property Guy, Hong Kong property market, corporate defaults, economic downturns, debt levels, interest rates, refinancing debt, central banks, recession, rate cuts

#148How do you deal with setbacks in your property story? Lots of people talk about how to win, but maybe the real lessons to be found in life and property are about how to deal with, and come back from disappointment. And since we all have setbacks in our property stories from time to time, it often helps to be inspired by those who get up again after getting knocked down. So if you’re looking for inspiration about willpower, determination and resilience, then this is the episode for you.Nicky Russell  went from self-proclaimed 'Van Tramp'  to Blackpool Bungalow Flipper via Casinos, Cleaning and Bulgaria.Download now to hear her amazing story!We also discuss:Targeting potential investment opportunities in the UK due to the aging populationPredicted increase in demand for bungalows due to the aging population's preference for single-story housesBenefits of bungalows in terms of limited refurbishment needs and appeal to various demographicsQuick sales process due to cash purchases and minimal delays caused by solicitors or chainsPotential investment opportunities in properties unsold for a long time and the benefits of further due diligenceSetting up separate companies for trading and holding, and learning about group structures for tax benefits and asset protectionProperty investment education, including attending courses and investing in mentorship programsWe typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 amKeywords:property flipping, bungalow refurbishment, real estate investment, property auctions, property refurbishment costs, property sales strategy, property investment seminar, property flipping strategies, property investment education, property portfolio building, limited companies for property trading, property investment opportunities, aging population, bungalow demand, property investment setbacks, expat property investors, property auction due diligence, due diligence checklist, property investment networking, property investment mindset, property investor meetups, property investment angel money, property investment advice, property investment leverage, property investment tax benefits, property investment strategies, property investment funding, property investment setbacks, property investment resilience, property investment success

#147How long does it take you to analyse a deal on Right Move? Do you find yourself looking at rubbish bins to try and work out the number of a property so that you can then go and check out the EPC and do other due diligence to work out if a deal really is a deal? If your plan is to turn it into an HMO, have you found it as frustrating as I have, squinting at a map trying to work out if the house you’re looking at lies inside or outside an Article 4 area. Guillaume Black was so fed up with looking for deals on Right Move that he set up his own platform, Property Filter Property Filter brings together more than 30 data points to create one of the most powerful deal finding tools in UK property.We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 amKeywords: Rightmove, property deal analysis, property finding tools, UK property podcast, property networking, Guillaume Black, Property Filter, property data, HMO, article 4 area, SA property, French accent, property deals, property engine, property sources, motivated sellers, property strategies, rent to rent, lease options, commercial to resi, blocks of flats, leasehold, lease extensions, residential mortgages, HMO refurbishments, buy to let, live-in landlord, subscription price, property sourcing, financial freedom

#146Is now a good time to buy UK property? Do you wish you had a crystal ball to see six months into the future? How will the housing market look in the second half of 2024? When analysts comment on the state of the market, they look to house price indexes from the The UK House Price or Nationwide or Halifax as they try to predict future trends.But these indexes have a time lag given that the the length of time it takes on the open market for a home to go from 'sold subject to contract' to legally sold can vary between six weeks and six months.By contrast, it’s often said that what happens in the auctions is a barometer for what happens in the wider market six months later. So with that in mind, this week, Andy Thompson from auctioneer Pugh Auctions UK is here to tell us what he’s seeing in the world of auctions now to help you make your UK property decisions in 2024.We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 amproperty auctions, real estate sales, auction house, auction strategies, auction platforms, realistic pricing, property values, auction risks, auction approach, conditional sales, modern method, auction security, due diligence, regional market trends, southern-based buyers, property types, probate properties, auction process, auction benefits, auction advice, auction competition, auction catalogs, commercial properties, local authority properties, property redevelopment, financial year sales, property networking, UK property market, Expat Property Guy podcast, property acquisition, auction challenge

#145Do you regularly visit your investment area? How well do you know your location? Who are your eyes and ears in those places? How do you know if you can trust them? How often do you or could you visit your patch? Or are you confident enough to build a portfolio from the other side of the world with no friends or family to help you in the part of the UK you’ve identified as the one to get you to where you need to go?These are the types of questions this episode sets out to get you thinking about.This is the 15th and  final daily episode documenting my recent UK Property Tour in which I go through the seven benefits of spending time in your chosen investment area and four key learnings.We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am

#144I’m in Derby. It’s the final day of my UK Property Tour. Today, I have to take the hire car back to Nottingham and then the train south to London. I also have two final meetings I’ve arranged. One with a second sourcer, who we’ll call Sourcer 2 and another with an HMO interior design team.But that’s not what’s at the front of my mind on this mid-February morning in 2024 as I wake up in the guesthouse I’ve been staying in for the last four nights.No, I want to know if the two remaining obstacles blocking our purchase of a 3 bed terraced house to convert into a 6 bed all ensuite HMO for young professionals have been removed. The first obstacle is the danger that the restrictive covenant in the title document which I downloaded for £3 from the Land Registry could …well …restrict us from getting long-term finance. The second obstacle is whether the conservative estimate for the rental income was … well.. conservative and could be a swing factor… in other words tweaked upwards by £25 a room which would swing the project from being a non-starter to a good enough deal.I lean out of bed and reach for my computer to find out…We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am

#14313 has always been mine and my wife's lucky number.On our one and only visit to a casino in Macau we once won two consecutive games of roulette picking, you guessed it the number 13.So will this deal that we’ve been offered in Derby be our lucky 13th addition to our portfolio on this, the 13th consecutive daily episode in our mini-season documenting my UK Property Tour?Download and listen to find out!We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am 

 #142Day 11...My UK property tour and this mini-season of diary style podcasts is drawing to a close now.I'm in Derby meeting anyone and everyone who can help us find a 3 bed house to convert to a 6 bed all ensuite HMO It doesn’t look like I’m going to return to Hong Kong with an HMO in my back pocket.But the aim is to get as close as I can.  To do that I have a few meetings lined up over the next few days.Including with sourcers.Download and listen to find out more!We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am

#141In preparation for my UK Property Tour, I used the filters on Spare Room to build up an XL database of HMO rooms that were achieving the highest rates. I excluded everything except rooms with en-suites and bills. My spreadsheet included columns for: ·      location·      rents·      amenities,·      the dates the adverts were listed·      how long the adverts had been up for ·      managing agents I then had Zoom meetings with the agents achieving the top rents. I’m now having face to face meetings with some of them as well as sourcing agents as I enter the final few days in the UK.We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am 

#140This is Day 9 of our mini-season of daily pods documenting my UK Property Tour.If you trust someone just because they’re in the public domain and they seem nice, you’re putting yourself at risk.On the other hand, if your default position is to trust no one, you won’t get anywhere. So what’s the answer… Well there’s no magic formula, so I would suggest that you start small. Don’t go all in. Test them out. See if they do what they said they’ll do. See how they communicate. See if you like them. And take it from there.Hopefully this episode will get you thinking about your attitude to trust which is probably the most important factor to consider when investing in UK property as an expat / remote investor.We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am 

#139   Day 8 of my UK Property Tour. Today is Saturday and  I find myself on the M6 heading north to Blackpool at 9 o’clock in the morning to talk to a bungalow fliiper!Yesterday, I coined a new Property Term, called Some Money In. It’s the opposite of All Money Out and it refers to the idea that most of us can expect to have to leave some money in a deal when buying 3 bed houses to convert to 6 bed HMOS. One way to account for money left in is to flip properties for profit so I go to Blackpool to meet a bungalow trader. After that on the way back to the East Midlands for the last few days of the tour, I stop off in Stoke to watch a random football match as Port Vale take on Steveage in League One.We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discussLeave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am 

#138Have you heard people talking about all money out deals?Or money in money out deals?Others call them unicorn deals. In my experience, the people who talk most about them are usually selling a course. Or a deal. I’m not saying they don’t happen and maybe you’ve achieved it yourself. But  personally, I think you’d be better off saving your energy for working out how to mitigate for the money that will inevitably get left in most deals.And that is one of the reasons that brings me into the centre of Preston on this wet cold Friday morning as my UK Property Tour continues.Leave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discuss As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am

#137This is the seventh diary entry for my first ever UK property Tour.I'm in the UK for two weeks, checking up on our two SA houses and researching our new investment area.In this episode, I meet the designer and managing agent of our new SA in Leyland ahead of its launch the following week.i also take a walk around the neighbourhood to try to understand the property from a guest's perspective.Leave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discuss As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am

#136My UK Property Tour continues!Today’s diary entry starts in Nottingham, continues in Derby, returns to Nottingham to pick up a hire car.I then head up the M1 and M6 to a networking meeting in Manchester before finally getting to bed well after midnight in our second SA property in Leyland, Lancashire just hours after the refurb / staging  has finished.This is the 6th episode of 14 daily episodes documenting the trials, tribulations and hopefully triumphs of my trip to the UK to concentrate purely on property.Leave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discuss As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am 

#135Everyone loves a story and that's one of the reasons we called this podcast Expat Property Story.Today's episode is a short story about Day 4 of my UK Property Tour.I'm reluctant to say any more as I don't want to spoil the story.But the moral of the story relates to the importance of having a good managing agency, particularly in Serviced Accommodation.Listen now! You won't regret it... Leave an honest review of Expat Property StoryJoin our Mailing List to join our WhatsApp  group AND access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist AND our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction AND our Monthly NewsletterFollow the Show on InstagramTell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property We typically work with time poor professionals get a good return on their money by investing with us. To schedule a call to discuss As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month from 11:30 amDubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (from 7pmSingapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month  from 10:30 am