A Wealthy Life

Episode 75: Is Your Upbringing Your Excuse? Welcome back to another episode of A Wealthy Life! In today's episode we will dive into the intriguing journey of our guest speaker, Jason Graystone, who went from a challenging upbringing to achieving financial freedom. Join us as we explore how his unique experiences shaped his perspective on money and uncover the strategies he employed to create his o...

Cracks in the render? Dampness in the walls? Our latest episode reveals the importance of hiring skilled professionals for property inspections. Don't make costly mistakes like I did! Tune in to unlock valuable insights and protect your investments.   Welcome back to another thought-provoking episode of A Wealthy Life! In today's episode, "What Don't You Know About Property [Part 2]," I dive deepe...

Episode 73: What Don't You Know About Property? [Part 1]   Want to make the most of your money through property investment? Stay ahead of the game? Tune in to this week's episode of A Wealthy Life!   We delve into the world of property investment and the importance of understanding one's team and systems. This is part one of "What Don't You Know About Property?" where I share valuable insights tha...

Episode 72: Can You Go Away and Leave Your Portfolio?   Property investment is not just about acquiring and renting out properties – it's a business that requires proper management systems in place. Even with good systems, things can slip through the cracks. But don't worry, I've got you covered!   In this episode of A Wealthy Life, I delve into the importance of having good systems in place for p...

Episode 71: You'll Fail Without a Team Behind You   Are you interested in the world of property investing? This episode is a must-listen! Join me, Vicki Wusche, as I discuss the importance of having a strong team to support your property investments.   On this episode of A Wealthy Life, I'll emphasise that, without a team, investing in property can be a time-consuming and fruitless endeavour. I'll...

In this episode of the podcast, I am joined by John, The Expat Property Guy. John shares his story of investing in property and how he has been able to achieve success in a challenging market. Together, we will explore some of the key insights from John's story. We will discuss the challenges of investing in property in Hong Kong and the UK, and how to overcome them. We will also share some of Joh...

Ever wonder what goes on inside a landlord's mind?   In this week's episode of A Wealthy Life, I talk with landlord, Ross Tulloch, about his top tips for success in the HMO market. Ross shares his insights on finding the right tenants, choosing the right location, and dealing with difficult situations.   He stresses the importance of constant monitoring, staying on top of regulations, and creating...

Want to make a better world? Be a better landlord.   In this week's episode, I'll talk about the emergence of the modern private landlord– and the legislation that followed it. Legislation, for landlords, is a complex and ever-changing landscape. While this legislation can be burdensome at times, it is necessary to create a fairer, more transparent, and safer rental market.    I'll explain how, as...

If you're looking for a low-maintenance investment, HMOs may not be for you.   In this week's podcast, I'll argue that HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupancy) can be a waste of time for landlords. I'll explain how they require more work than the traditional buy-to-let and why they are often not as profitable as they seem. I'll offer simple strategies to manage multiple tenants living under one roof.  ...

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Episode 65: Why You Should Invest   Ok, so you've figured out the timing of your property journey. You've chosen to take the plunge with me, so to speak, into the next steps on your path to a wealthy life.   Now, it's time to dig down to the heart of the adventure– the why of it all.   Where last week focused on timing, this week we'll look at time. It's your most valuable resource, after all–I ca...

Episode 64: When is the Right Time to Invest?   "Should I be investing now or should I wait till next year?" Uncertain if you're ready to take the next step on your property journey? Last week, we established that now is always the right time to invest, because housing prices will always rise.    This week is all about a deep dive into understanding cash flow. I'll define ROI, or return on investm...

Episode 63: When is the Wrong Time to Invest in Property?   When is the wrong time to invest in property? Is there a wrong time? I'll answer these questions boldly in this week's episode of A Wealthy Life.    While I cover the history of investing, I'll illuminate some of the realities of the UK housing market. In investment terms, I'll define scarcity for you and how it gets checked by affordabil...

Chances are, you've lived in a flat at some point in your life–but have you ever considered owning one? There's a lot more to it than you might imagine, even if you have experience with house ownership. So much more, in fact, that I most often recommend against investing in them. In this week's episode, I'll tell you why, in the battle of house vs. flat, less is more. I'll explain what a freehold...

Episode 61: Getting Started– How I Did It   Thinking about investing in property, but not sure how to begin? It's exciting to take your first steps into the unknown, but it can also be quite daunting. In this week's podcast, I orient you at the start of your journey by telling the story of my own, realistic beginning. Because we're going all the way back to the start, I'll make reference to my fir...

Episode 60: What's best - buy to hold, buy to sell, remortgage or develop?   So , you've got some money and you've learned about some property investing options. Which one is best?! Well, you've come to the right place. I have a method for determining which approach will serve you best based on : a) how much money is needed, b) how much time is needed , and c) how much experience is needed.   I wi...

Episode 59: The Jargon – A History of Investment Techniques   Why is understanding jargon important? I've got three words for you: Cash. Flowing. Asset. This is the foundation of wealth building, and it is particularly relevant to property investment. Jargon will give you literacy about the techniques and strategies that I've mentioned before, as well as a whole diverse range of additional investi...

I don't know about you, but I usually learn best by hearing other people's stories. Something about it lets me connect my own experience to the storyteller's and work out in my mind how to apply lessons to my own life. Today is property story time, where I will break down my first property purchases, and how I worked out a strategy and chose techniques to generate wealth from property. I am hoping...

We often talk about having a strategy for building wealth. We say it all the time – "build a strategy," "adjust your strategy," but what does this mean? How does it differ from a concept like "technique?" I am going to get down to the granular level this week to teach you how an overall strategy is comprised of techniques that must be consciously and intentionally chosen.   Bring your curiosity ab...

Men – don't click away! This episode is for women, but also for their families, friends and partners of any gender. I am diving into why property (perhaps counterintuitively) might actually be more important for women. The financial lives of men and women often differ grandly for a variety of reasons, including children, divorce, longevity and more.   I want you to take away from this episode the...

This week I am speaking with Judith Green – a business owner, landlady, artist, gallerist and great friend to speak about property and focus. If you take anything away from this episode, be it that you need something – anything – to take you forward through life with purpose and intention.   Judith shares her journey from overworked wage-earner with a dream to property owner with free time and ene...

Do you need some wisdom? It's time to talk property! I believe property is the best way to build wealth and generate an income in any economy. I even call it a "foundational" part of a successful wealth plan. This week I detail why I believe property is not only a smart choice but a wise choice as well.   We will go in depth about the "pros" of property investment and simple strategies for leverag...

It's time to talk property! I truly believe property is the best way to build wealth and even generate an income in any economic climate. I even call it a "foundational" part of a successful wealth plan. This week I detail why I believe this to be true and why property stands out among all the other investment options.   We will go in depth about the "pros" of property investment and simple strate...

Fasten your seatbelts, it's time for more investing! This week we will talk about ETFs and Cryptocurrency to round off our overview of investment opportunities available to you. I want you to make the most informed decision possible should you choose to invest. As usual, do keep in mind that all investing involves risk and that I am not a professional investment advisor so if you have doubts or ne...

Episode 51: Smart Investing - Choosing the Right Options for A Wealthy Life - Part 1   As a property investor and wealth strategist I may be biased, but this episode is all about why property investing is truly the gold standard of wealth building in our society. We will address the different types of investing and what they may mean for you as an investor. We're talking smart investing – making t...