This Week In Property Podcast

Not all personal trainers get you the same results, not all shops sell the same products, and not all cars look and drive the same.   So why do we think that a mortgage broker is a mortgage broker is a mortgage broker?   The team at Express Mortgages, led by today's guest Steve Hand and his business partner Paul Rawson, are certainly not a "standard service" that's for sure...   Service and excell...

In today's show, we speak to Daniel McPeake, the Europe Managing Director of NestSeekers International, and it was a full, fun and fascinating chat. There's a good chance that you've already seen some of the properties that NestSeekers specialise in, through shows such as "Million Dollar Beach House," "The Real Housewives of Beverley Hills," and "World's Most Luxurious Homes." But while there are...

Today's guest, Charlie Lamdin, the founder of BestAgent, is truly a man on a mission. There are many entrepreneurs and business owners that think of themselves as being on a mission.   Goals and targets, turnovers and profits, growth and scalability. However, Charlie has a mission and a purpose in mind behind everything that he does, which goes way beyond business, beyond his company, and beyond h...

Today's guest, Iain Balkwill is a partner in the Structured Finance team at international law firm Reed Smith. With a career path winding through several blue-chip companies such as Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, Barclays Capital, and Bank of New York Mellon, he's an expert who has worked in and witnessed many of the cyclical and the unforeseen changes that have hit the financial world. And there...

The challenges and trauma of work colleagues being separated from each other through the pandemic year of 2020 are well recognised. The loss of human contact and the impact on productivity and creativity have hit companies of all sizes. Therefore, the drive and the desire to return to those gathering places of work - the office - are felt by such companies.  Especially the 75% of them who confirme...

We all know how good UK property is as an asset class for investing. And so do the army of investors that work with today's guest. From the UK to the Middle East, from Canada to Vietnam and New Zealand, they all see the benefits of investing in UK property, no matter what cycles the economy as a whole goes through. And if you're looking for someone with global, varied, and intense experience to ha...

A tight-knit family can live, grow and enjoy life's pleasures together.   They can also be rock-solid and spring into action when life's knocks come along to test them. And the stronger and more resilient those people are, those life knocks can end up leading to the most surprising and rewarding success. Someone who can attest to such a journey is a lady who's smashing it in business and property...

30+ highly successful years in property, a portfolio of over 1,000 properties, and several successful businesses that have helped him become semi-retired.   Investments, profit, and money. And yet, the first set of many golden nuggets shared by Van Sturgeon in today's show are the same key principles that other successful guests on This Week In Property routinely share with us: having the right mi...

"Yes, Northern Ireland is still part of the UK," and "No, 'The Troubles' are not something that's still going on here," are some of the answers to exasperating questions that today's guest sometimes has to dish out to, thankfully only a few, of the less well-informed of UK property investors that reach out to her. When she then goes on to explain just how good the market in Northern Ireland can be...

"It's nice to see a young woman doing well in property," is one of the simpler but one of the many compliments that today's guest has received during her time in business.   That guest is Yorkshire lass, Rochelle Gilburn, and she knows more than most that whatever life throws at you, it's how you respond that will determine your success... ----- As a young mother, life certainly threw a spanner in...

For anyone involved in the complex world of Land Development or New Build Development, today's show is an absolute must-watch! Whether you're a developer, an architect, an engineer, a builder, a planner, an investor, or a mixture of all the above, you're in for a treat with today's guest, Dean Ward from the DCW Group. ------- From a wide-ranging and experience-packed career in the world of propert...

The question raised in today's show was: "Is it possible to move a great friendship into a highly successful business partnership?" And the answer, from Jade Flannigan and Stef Paterson, who both make up "The Property Duo" is a resounding YES! These two powerful business ladies have been great friends since childhood, growing up in the same town. From teenage years, they always felt they would for...

There are many wise investors out there who know the power and the benefits of investing in property as an asset class. However, while a lot of them have that wisdom, and also the capital at hand to make such investments, they simply don't have the other resources to be able to pull the trigger and enjoy the incredible returns that are possible. Time is the biggest hurdle for them.  Having or find...

In today's show, we hear from entrepreneur, best-selling author, speaker, and property investor, Dave Dubeau. And not only does Dave come bearing a gift for all the listeners and viewers, but he also delivers a stream of golden nuggets and valuable info on the subject that every business at every level needs: finding investors... ----------------------- > Learn from Dave's painful lessons about ex...

Property and Investing used to be very stuffy old domains. Rather boring, backward, slow, blinkered, middle-aged, male-dominated and unfriendly worlds. Thankfully times have changed and the markets have evolved and continue to evolve. A new refreshing wave has washed through in recent years, bringing a much needed blend of elements with it. More youthful, more tech, more open-mindedness and creati...

In the world of business, and especially property, it's a rollercoaster of challenges and emotions. So many high-profit highs, and so many excruciating lows are all possible. And that's why your mindset is absolutely key! That's one of the main reasons why Paul McFadden wrote his best-selling book "Property Success Mindset". And the man who taught Paul everything about mindset and building "Mind P...

In today's show we hear from Elisabeth Kohlback, the C.O.O. and Co-Founder of Skwire, a company that proudly proclaims its strengths in: "Tech-First Real-Estate Investment" This is a fascinating interview covering all manner of this PropTech company's skills and services. And the interview will interest investors, landlords, and tenants alike. We get to hear from Elisabeth about... > How Skwire us...

In today's show, we hear from Richard Morris from Technologywithin, a leader in IT-enabling the flexible and co-working space environments for many landlords and business owners throughout the UK. From commercial property, to student accommodation, to co-working and flexible workspaces, to hospitals, to even science parks and build-to-rent projects, there's no area that Technologywithin don't cove...

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In today's show, we hear from Elaine Penhaul, and hear about her fascinating journey in life, business, and property. Take all the varied threads of Math skills, a childhood fascination in property, the world of sailing, the crash of 2008, family situations, and the urgent need to manage and sell properties, and you start to see how the rich tapestry of Elaine's life is woven together. In a fun an...

Today sees the perfect guest come under our Property Pros Spotlight. Someone whose story will bring great encouragement, interest, and inspiration to anyone interested in jumping into the world of property: Jonathan Molloy. Jonathan shares his fascinating backstory of the construction industry, the bodybuilding industry, and a serious health challenge. While many others have been stagnant during t...

We're delighted to announce that Paul McFadden's new book, Property Success Mindset, is now available to buy. Property Success Mindset is the roadmap to getting your number one asset, your mind, in the right place to truly succeed in Property. It will help you understand what's possible, what it's really going to take, and who you'll have to become to build a successful Property business. Regardle...

In today's show, we roll out the Property Pros Spotlight again, and bring into its glare a remarkable young man named Richard Dickson... At the young age of only 23, Richard has the experience, background, and life story of someone decades older. He shares that story with passion, energy, and fun. - Hear about his curious life as an International Pop Star "by proxy"! - Listen to how property is no...

In today's show, we carry on our theme of the Property Pros Spotlight, and the person we're bringing into that spotlight to share their story...is Mr Ryan Waddell. In a great conversation, Ryan provides a lot of value to listeners and viewers by sharing the story of his own journey in the property world. > Hear his interesting background jump involving the football world and the construction world...

In today's show, we have another property professional step into the spotlight: Reece Devlin. Reece shares his story, from his accidental start in property from a chance meeting right through to the big plans he has set for his future. He reveals some of the obstacles he's faced along the way, including his young age and his own self-criticism even in the midst of successful and profitable project...