From The Ground Up

Can serviced accommodation help you build a property portfolio faster than traditional buy-to-let? In this episode of From The Ground Up, Steve Doran sits down with property investor and academy coach Tim to unpack how he bought around £1 million worth of property, now valued at approximately £1.7 million, in less than 18 months by using serviced accommodation, short-term lets and private finance....

Is buy-to-let still the best way to build wealth through property, or do HMOs offer a smarter route to higher cashflow? In this solo episode of From The Ground Up, Steve Doran breaks down the fundamentals of HMO investing and explains why shared housing can create significantly more income than a standard buy-to-let property when done properly. Steve explains what an HMO is, who the main tenant ma...

Can you build a £2 million property portfolio starting with just £40,000? In this episode of From The Ground Up, Steve Doran sits down with property investor Guy to unpack one of the most powerful property journeys shared on the podcast so far. In just over a year, Guy and his wife Catherine have gone from a standing start to building a serious HMO property portfolio using private finance, buy, re...

Is your pension actually working for you, or is it quietly costing you more than you realise? In this solo episode of From The Ground Up, Steve Doran breaks down one of the most overlooked parts of wealth building: pensions. Most people are auto-enrolled into a pension scheme, but very few know where that money is invested, what fees are being taken, or how much control they really have over their...

Can you really buy your first property investment deal using none of your own money? In this episode of From The Ground Up, Steve Doran sits down with property investor, finance broker and SD Financial co-founder Ben Willox to unpack how he went from 23 years in the police force and £38,000 in debt to building wealth through property. Ben shares how property education, deal packaging, rent-to-rent...

Should you buy property in your personal name or through a limited company? In this episode of From The Ground Up, Steve Doran breaks down why UK property investors need to think carefully about tax, structure and long-term portfolio growth before buying their next investment. Steve explains how Section 24 changed buy-to-let investing, why personal-name landlords can end up paying tax on “phantom...

Can you really build a property portfolio using none of your own money? In this episode of From The Ground Up, Steve Doran sits down with property investor and Academy coach Andrew Clayton to break down exactly how Andrew has completed six buy, refurbish, refinance HMO projects in 18 months, with four more deals currently active. Andrew shares how he went from working as a bodyguard to running fra...

From The Ground Up is the property investing podcast for ambitious people who want to build freedom and long-term wealth through property. Hosted by property investor and entrepreneur Steve Doran, the podcast gives practical guidance on how to start, scale and build a successful portfolio in today’s market. Expect real deal breakdowns, current market insights, property strategy and expert conversa...

From The Ground Up is the property investing podcast for ambitious people who want to build freedom and long-term wealth through property. Hosted by property investor and entrepreneur Steve Doran, the podcast gives practical guidance on how to start, scale and build a successful portfolio in today’s market. Expect real deal breakdowns, current market insights, property strategy and expert conversa...