Property Magic Podcast

Simon talks about how to recognise whether or not you should pull the trigger on certain property deals - how to quickly assess a deal, and why timing matters so much. KEY TAKEAWAYS Taking action is vital at the right moment. If you wait too long then someone else could swoop in and close the deal. Indecision costs money! Never back away from a deal for fear of something that might come along in i...

Simon talks about the the state of the UK economy, and discusses the question on all property investor's lips right now: Is the country going into a recession, and how will this affect the property market? KEY TAKEAWAYS Interest rate rises are expected to come in the following year. Therefore it may be the ideal time to fix interest rates on your mortgages if possible. Many landlords are looking t...

The most valuable asset in your property investing toolbox, is your network. In fact, as Simon explains in this episode, your network is your net worth. But what does this mean exactly, and how can you build a network that will dramatically accelerate and dynamically develop your property investing journey? Listen to find out. KEY TAKEAWAYS Although we may have people we see more than others, the...

This week, Simon invites you to think bigger! After all, if we are going to do anything in life, why would we not do it to the best of our abilities, and maximise our impact? KEY TAKEAWAYS Mindset is very important. We need to stretch our thinking about the things that we can achieve. We limit ourselves and use excuses in order to justify our limits. Look at what others are doing and be inspired b...

In this episode, Simon talks about why you should NOT do joint ventures in property, and how in the long run they can prove way more expensive than you may believe... KEY TAKEAWAYS Joint ventures are where two or more parties come together for mutual benefit. They have a share of risk and a share of rewards. The main issue with joint venturing is that many become settled in this practice, and do n...

Fear is one of the biggest factors in preventing you from moving forward with your property investing journey. In this episode, Simon talks you through some effective solutions that you can use to combat fear, and reach far higher levels of success. KEY TAKEAWAYS We naturally produce adrenaline in order to fuel our fight-or-flight response. This puts us on edge in risky situations, and can help us...

Inflation is officially at 7%, and is predicted to grow even higher this year. Interest rates have begun to creep up. But how do these factors affect you and your property investing journey? In this episode, Simon talks about these rising costs, and their impact upon you. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rising costs are currently the order of the day, with everything from fuel, food and even rents rising exponentia...

In this show, Simon talks about the ways in which you can repurpose property to suit your chosen strategy - methods that don't always require as much in the way of conversion and refurbishment as you may think... KEY TAKEAWAYS Commercial property is valued upon the rental income it brings in. This means that if it's empty, or difficult to populate, then it will have a lower value. Buying an existi...

In this episode, Simon talks you through one of the most commonly-asked questions in property investing - should you invest in houses or apartments? KEY TAKEAWAYS The type of residences in which you invest will largely depend on where you choose to invest. For example, apartments are far more ubiquitous in London. Outside of built up areas, houses are far more common. Younger tenants tend to want...

Simon discusses the exciting new ways in which he is taking the Property Magic PIN meetings to a global audience, how you can become involved, and how you can benefit the most from such an exciting and invaluable innovation. KEY TAKEAWAYS In property, it really is a case of "It's not what you know, but who you know" when it comes to finding success. No one can ever know everything when it comes to...

In this episode, Simon shares a powerful yet simple tool - the power of gratitude - that will undoubtedly make you more successful on your investing journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mindset is responsible for around 80% of either your success or your failure. Without the correct mindset we cannot hope to achieve success. Ultimately, we grow into the person that we believe ourselves to be. We become what we...

In this episode, Simon hopes to inspire you take more action. In order to be a successful property investor, planning and consideration are essential, but they are nothing unless we execute on our ambitions and take the necessary action! KEY TAKEAWAYS Educating yourself not only saves you money in the long run, but also saves you time, stress, and the necessity to correct costly mistakes. Investin...

Simon shares details of the six creative finance business models that can act as accelerators when it comes to your chosen property investment strategies. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rent to rent involves your taking a property's responsibility from its owner, guarantee them a rental income each month, and rent out to a tenant at a profit. Investing in a Purchase Lease Option property is wise, and adding value...

For the very first time on the show, Simon talks about the sixteen core property investing strategies - everything from residential buy-to-let methods and the BRRRR system, to flips and houses of multiple occupancy (HMO). KEY TAKEAWAYS The key difference between commercial and residential property is that the tenant in the commercial property is responsible for insurance and maintenance. BRRRR sta...

Deal sourcers can be an invaluable way of finding deals that may otherwise pass you by, but as Simon explains in this week's show, in order to get the most out of their services, you must know how to work with them effectively. KEY TAKEAWAYS As a property investor, the most important skill you can develop is the finding of great deals for yourself. Therefore the biggest block between you and succe...

Valuing a property effectively is one of the most fundamental ways of ensuring that your investment portfolio can make a profit. After all, if we over pay, then the returns may be diminished. In this episode, Simon talks you through the most effective ways in which you can accurately judge the value of a potential property purchase, so as to always maximise your returns. KEY TAKEAWAYS The most rel...

This week, Simon discusses the habits that all successful investors have in common, and how by adopting them for yourself, you can steer your own investing journey towards a more success KEY TAKEAWAYS Successful people have habits, routines and rituals that turn normal investors into successful ones. By embracing these rituals, you can accelerate your growth. Be very clear on what you want to achi...

Simon talks about whether or not you should be thinking about setting up a business for your property investing, and the pros and cons involved in doing so. KEY TAKEAWAYS In April 2017, the government introduced as a new tax legislation known as Section 24. This affects people who own properties in their own name, and taxes the income from property in a different way, generally working out to be m...

Simon discusses the concept of how "a little bit of knowledge can be very dangerous", and how those in property investing, who possess merely a fraction of the knowledge required in order to succeed, can often limit their development by not investing in themselves, and in the guidance of experts. KEY TAKEAWAYS Factors such as equipment designed to meet regulations, are not always compatible with t...

Tenants are the lifeblood of your property business, but are we taking care of them effectively? In this episode, Simon talks about the value in making sure they're kept at the heart of your property venture, and how a few small steps can ensure that they become a valuable tool in helping you to grow. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you look after your tenants, then not only are they more likely to stay where th...

In the last of a three part series dedicated to Mega Deals, Simon continues his discussion on Mega Deals, and tells you how they can be achieved through providing a return on someone else's financial outlay. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most people don't even bother to look for higher-value properties because they do not believe they can be bought. But we can use other people's money! With Mega Deals, the extra...

In the second of a three part series dedicated to Mega Deals, Simon continues his discussion on Mega Deals, and tells you how you can achieve them with properties you don't even own. KEY TAKEAWAYS Most investors are looking for smaller deals, as they believe they have to use their own money. This means that the competition for these deals is greatly reduced. Look to rent a property from an owner,...

In the first of a three part series dedicated to Mega Deals, Simon talks about what a Mega Deal is, why you should be doing them as often as possible, and how you can do them on property you don't even own. KEY TAKEAWAYS A Mega Deal is a larger property, usually containing ten or more rooms, and which can be rented out by you. Because of the high number of rooms, a high profit can be made (between...

Simon explains the concept of relationship capital, and talks about not only why it's so important to your investing journey, but how you can make sure you are constantly building it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Property investing is all about building relationships - from sellers and agents, to your power team and your buyers and renters. Relationship capital is all about people coming to know you, coming to t...

In this episode, Simon shares the ways in which you can gain a competitive advantage in your local property market, how your mind-set can impact the way you think about the constantly shifting trends in property, and how it can often be used to your benefit. KEY TAKEAWAYS Whether the market itself is coming down or going up, advantages can be had by wise investors, who can see the potential benefi...