Expat Property Story

#233 Staying in the UK Property loop has never been as important as it is today. So, finding a community of like-minded people is crucial.  This episode taps into the knowledge and wisdom of some of the most experienced people in the business giving you all the  tips and tricks you need to network like a pro.  Featuring contributions from: Saj Husain Danny Inman Bronwen Vearncombe Motiul Islam Mic...

#232 This episode focuses on mitigating remote investing risks , particularly around viewings. Contributions from: from Jake Barlow , Mike Stenhouse , Adam Lawrence, Darren McNeill , Rob Dix , Steven Pardoe , Andrew Brown ( #42 ) & ( #53 ), Patrick Sullivan , Piotr Rusinek (# 42 ) & ( #46 ) & (# 53 ) Ed Mead , Paul Fowler, Gary Neilson, Kirsty Wilson. Goals Trust Risk 1 Risk 2 We discu...

#231 Recent episodes have demonstrated that the UK property market is currently experiencing significant challenges. Properties remaining unsold for months Rising costs and reduced buyer activity Uncertainty around the renters rights bill  The Impact of stamp duty changes and Section 24  have all contributed to traditional sales methods becoming sticky or protracted. One solution is selling at auc...

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#229 You’ve probably heard lots of people in UK Property talking about creative strategies such as Vendor Finance, Control Now Buy Later or Exchange with Delayed Completion. Maybe you're a little sceptical about the true potential of these lesser known property tools, particularly as an overseas, remote investor.  In this week's show,, I talk to Motiul Islam a seasoned property investor...

#228 How to recognize, enhance, and then extract the values from UK property?  That’s the question we’d all like an answer to, right? This episode will give you some ideas. Patricia Ogunfeibo is is a solicitor turned full time property professional professional. Patricia is the host of the podcast Maximising Property Values   And the author of 'Be Prepared: Renters' Rights & Resident...

#227 It’s a dangerous time to be uninformed as a UK property investor There's the imminent advent of the Renters’ Rights Act. The much mooted changes to EPC regulations,  Not to mention the mounting speculation over the need for large tax rises to cover the multibillion-pound shortfall in public finances.  So where does this all leave you as a UK property investor.  This episode will help you...

#226 The UK property landscape is undergoing massive changes in 2025.  This is NOT an episode you can afford to miss. Ryan Heaven is consultant solicitor at Woodstock Legal Services. He's a Landlord and Tenant specialist, who describes himself as the Swiss Army knife of the Private rental sector. Ryan has specific expertise in evictions. In this episode, he’s giving us an update on the Renter...

#225 Do you know your bitumen from your Bressummer Beams? Your helical bars from your horizontal beds? Or your cavity walls from your crack monitoring studs? This week, we fill one more gap in the back catalogue with a deep dive into all things structural. Paul Fowler is a surveyor with 20 years experience and a particular interest in subsidence. We discuss: ·        Key Warning Signs Outside the...

#224 Sometimes you’ve gotta zig while others zag. If you follow the herd, then you’ll get average results. By going with the flow, you increase your competition.  So while the North West of England is hugely competitive right now, just a hop, skip and a jump across the Irish Sea in Belfast, you could pick up a two or three bed city centre house for just £140,000. And a gross rental income north of...

#223 EPC knowledge represents the ultimate difference between UK  property survival or total business collapse. Understanding the changes to Energy Performance Certificates is absolutely critical. EPCs are actually a bigger deal than the renters rights bill.  Make sure you listen to the end of the show  for the actions you need to take to make sure you’re not caught out. And, for the opportunites...

#222 Choosing the right location for an HMO is crucial. You need primary locations where tenant demand is strong. But these are often in Article 4 areas. Most are overpriced. In this episode, we reveal the secret sauce to getting an HMO in an Article 4 area. Tristan Gordon of Zebra Invest is the perfect person to talk about HMOs.   He helps landlords navigate the complexities of regulations throug...

#221 Some people in UK property prefer to buy flats. Some people prefer houses. Where do your preferences lie? Is your preference the same now as a few years ago?  This episode takes you through the advantages and disadvantages of both property types to bring your knowledge on this topic up to date. By the end of the show, you’ll have a better idea of where you stand in 2025: Flats or Houses. Over...

#220 This episode explores how Matt , a Singapore-based expat, got started in UK property.  You’ll see the steps he took, the challenges he faced and lessons he learned.  You’ll get to see the detail behind the three deals he’s done so far: two buy to lets and one HMO.  During the episode, we discuss: ·        Choosing Property over Stocks : Matt found stocks and shares less predictable and exciti...

#219 Finding trustworthy people to work with is probably the biggest challenge facing remote investors of UK Property.  Charles H Green is the author of The Trusted Advisor and founder of Trusted Advisors Associates . He has been exploring, researching and advising on TRUST for more than 25 years. Few people on the planet know as much about the topic of trust as Charlie. We discuss: Two sides of t...

#218 Are you thinking of buying your first UK investment property?  Have you had enough of the UK and are thinking of leaving for pastures new and becoming an expat?  Are you perhaps scared to take the leap and are looking for a little inspiration?  Are you wondering what it would all look like for YOU?  These are just some of the questions that this week’s show will get you thinking about. Tanya...

#217 Have you thought about flipping UK property to make some cash?  Have you thought about buying a property to flip via the so-called modern method of auction using companies like I Am Sold?  Have you wondered how to buy a property at discount without having to build relationships with lots and lots of estate agents in your chosen location?  Well, if you thought about any of these three question...

#216 One of the biggest challenges as a remote investor in UK Property is finding a property to buy from the other side of the world. Many expats, nomads and foreign nationals turn to property sourcers to find a deal. But this episode shows you there’s nothing to stop you doing it yourself. Gary Gayner lives and works in Abu Dhabi. He set up his own sourcing business after an unsatisfactory experi...

#215 As a remote investor in UK property, you can't easily visit the UK. So you have to depend on UK-based partners for everything. When things go wrong, fixing them from afar is way more challenging than for local investors. So we’ve assembled some of the finest minds in UK property for perhaps the most important topic in property: Rod Turner Akhil Patel Alicia Barlow Julian Maurice Damian H...

#214 Is it really possible to make that much money in such a relatively short space of time?  It can definitely be done, but to do it like this week’s guest, Oliver Adams , you’ll need knowledge, experience as well as the right mindset.  And you’ll have to work like a Trojan. And, if you listen till the end, you’ll see how things can really unravel when misfortunes and disasters compound. You won&...

#213 In this episode, we look at seven reasons why you might want to pick Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMOs), and seven reasons why you might choose Standard Buy to Lets as your strategy. By the end of the episode, you can come to your own conclusion as to which is best for you. Reasons to Choose HMOs Higher Yields Main reason for choosing HMOs Potential income comparison with Single Lets Demand...

#212 Have you bought or thought about buying a UK property at auction?  Maybe you’re put off because you don’t know your way around a legal pack?  Or you don’t trust yourself to spot outrageous hidden fees. Or you’re just reluctant to pay a solicitor hundreds of pounds to review a deal that you might not even buy. In this episode, we present an alternative solution. Jade Shrubsole has made it her...

#211 This week, we show you how to buy, refurbish and refinance with speed and efficiency.    Kirsty and Gary from Ormad Properties have been buying mostly two or three bed terraced houses in and around Leeds.  They both had a property each when they first met and soon bought a third one together in 2014.  But in 2020, they decided to scale their portfolio which now contains 23 properties, 20 of w...

#210 Most people invest in UK property because of its Long-term potential for capital growth If you’re an expat, foreign national or any other kind of remote investor, then you probably tend to prefer strategies that require less hands-on management. Unless you have friends or family in your chosen investment patch, then you’re going to need to work with people on the ground. Despite what people w...

#209 Damian Hughes, co-host of the High Performance podcast returns for the second half of our interview. Last week, in Episode 208, we talked about how to create a culture for your organiasation, whether that's just you and a couple of others, or a huge organisation. This week's show is mostly about Mindset. Damian answers the question of how to motivate yourself on the days when you&ap...