Property Magic Podcast

Finding motivated sellers is the key to maximising your property deals, but they’re not always easy to locate. In today’s show, Simon talks you through the ways in which you can employ localised marketing in order to better discern these crucial sellers from everyone else.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   Going straight to the sellers allows you to expedite the sale, and also cuts out the estate agent, thereby s...

Over 500 people attended the recent online Property Magic Live event, learning from the best in the business, and gaining a new perspective, and whole new set of strategies in the process.   In today’s show, Simon shares the ten most valuable lessons learned from this incredible event.    KEY TAKEAWAYS   Although there is a mini-boom in the property market right now, due to the pent up demand from...

To mark the milestone fiftieth episode of The Property Magic Podcast, Simon is taking you through a very special set of secrets behind the life-changing results achieved by delegates on Simon's Property Mastermind Programme.    KEY TAKEAWAYS We always look for sellers, not the property. The secret is to find the motivated sellers who are far more flexible on price and terms in order to get a bette...

Many think that the only way of making money through property is to “flip” - the practice of buying a property, improving it, and then selling it on at a profit. But as Simon discusses in this week’s show, there might be a better alternative, depending on your outlook.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   If you flip a property in your name, the profits made are subject to income tax. If you rent it out first, and t...

Once you understand the Maximum Achievement Model, your investment strategy will be dramatically energised in ways you can hardly imagine. It’s a system that Simon has been teaching to his students for many years, and this week, he shares the model with you!   KEY TAKEAWAYS There are three basic elements to the Maximum Achievement Model: Specialist Knowledge Mindset Support Specialist Knowledge -...

ROI (Return On Investment) is a formula designed to help you ensure that you’re using your money in the wisest way possible, yet many investors don’t know about it.   In this week’s show, Simon talks you through the formula itself, as well as five ways in which you can make sure you’re maximising your moneymaking potential.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   The key to maximising your ROI is to either increase the...

In this week’s show, Simon dispels some of the myths surrounding deal sourcing, answers some of the main questions he hears about the subject, and how you can make money by finding deals to sell on to others!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Deal sourcing isn’t just the art of selling a deal on. It’s the art of finding those deals in the first place. Being able to find those deals in the first place is far less co...

In this week’s show, Simon tells you how to have profitable conversations with estate agents, how to position yourself in order to be taken more seriously, how to get the best deals, and how to make low offers without losing credibility.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Estate agents should be a very fine source of deals, but their view of property investors may well be influenced by poor interactions in the past....

Simon’s property journey has spanned the last 25 years, which has seen him accumulate a lifetime’s worth of knowledge along the way. But there are eight lessons that stand out as the most invaluable, and this week Simon shares them with you.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Motivated sellers are an entirely different breed of seller. They require a different strategy, but can often net buyers huge rewards. Make su...

With much uncertainty at the moment, Simon discusses how to best predict what’s coming in property, how to spot market trends and ascertain their impact, and how to pick the right moment to invest for maximum returns!   KEY TAKEAWAYS The population is definitely on the increase. If you look at the supply of properties per person, there isn’t enough building going on to keep up with the population...

After spending a huge amount of time in meeting and helping property investors, Simon has identified the four main hurdles, or blockers, that people run up against on their property journey.   In this week’s show, Simon takes each, one-by-one, and tells you how you can overcome them or avoid them altogether.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   The lack of relevant knowledge - When you’re new to property, you may fe...

As part of the economic recovery package outlined by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, property buyers are being given a stamp duty holiday in England and Wales of up to £500,000 until the 31st March, 2021. In this week’s show, Simon talks about what this payment holiday could mean for you, as well as more on government intervention and legislation, and why changes are now being made.   KEY TAKEAWAYS S...

Finding a motivated seller is often a wonderful opportunity to pay less and get more, meaning you can get a much higher return on your investment. But it’s also a very good way in which to make sure that everyone can achieve a win-win without feeling as though they’ve been taken advantage of.   In this week’s show, Simon talks you through the benefits of making sure that all your deals are ethical...

Purchase Options and Purchase Lease Options are powerful strategies for any property entrepreneur, but remain some of the most misunderstood methods out there. In this week’s show, Simon discusses the benefits of both, and busts the many myths surrounding them.   KEY TAKEAWAYS A Purchase Option is when you have an agreement with a property owner, in which you have the right to buy that property at...

Many property investors and developers will come across large properties that would work well if split into a number of smaller units, but sometimes the cost and process can be prohibitive. In this week’s show, Simon explains an advanced strategy known as 'Freehold to Leasehold Title Split’, which can allow you to do that very thing, but in a far easier way.      KEY TAKEAWAYS Look instead for pro...

Believe it or not, there are 22 crucial questions that a potential investor needs to ask a property seller, but hardly any of us ever actually do. In this week’s show, Simon talks you through all 22, so that you’ll be better able to recognise the real deals when they appear, and avoid the hidden pitfalls along the way...     KEY TAKEAWAYS Open questions are vital when talking to sellers. You need...

Can you drastically accelerate your investing results and save years of time? What is the crucial difference between training, mentoring and coaching? Where can you find the essential guidance that will super-charge your property journey? In this week’s show, Simon lays out an invaluable set of guidelines that can help you to step-change your investing success immediately!   KEY TAKEAWAYS At the s...

This week, Simon shares six simple, practical ways in which you super-charge your investment plans today. From simple decision making, to making sure you’re educated effectively, these six pointers will guide you swiftly towards the finish line!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Make a decision - sometimes it’s a simple as making a commitment to yourself and to your strategy. Don’t waste time.  Time is your most va...

In the second part of his look at the rent-to-rent property strategy, Simon talks about how much you should be paying to a landlord, how best to convince them to engage with your proposed strategy, and which contracts you need to have in place!   KEY TAKEAWAYS Always ensure that the profit you’re making is enough to cover your costs, and still make it worth your while. The rule of thumb is to make...

In this week’s show, Simon provides an introduction to one of the most discussed, yet most invaluable property strategies: rent-to-rent. Simon walks you through the best ways in which to make rent-to-rent work for you, the advantages and disadvantages involved, and how to find the best rent-to-rent deals out there.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Rent-to-rent involves finding a property owner with a rental proper...

One of the biggest barriers for many property investors is money! Some feel that they don’t have enough, while others are anxious about running low. In actual fact, there’s plenty of money out there waiting to be invested. It’s all about unlocking these cash reserves from potential investors and partners, and the best way of doing so is to raise your personal profile in order to become noticed, an...

Many think that the fastest way to make money in property is to acquire, refurbish and then sell on. But as Simon discusses this week, there might be a more powerful strategy available to you; one that will allow you to recycle the cash you already have invested, and which uses momentum to super-charge your portfolio in no time.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Equipping yourself with as much education as possible...

Planning and licensing are very different entities, but far too often investors seem to confuse them when it comes to projects. In this week’s show, Simon lays out a simple-to-follow guide to both areas, that will ensure your knowledge is up-to-date, and prevent you from making costly mistakes!   KEY TAKEAWAYS In October 2018, licensing requirements changed. Any property with five or more tenants...

In this week’s show, Simon offers one of his favourite strategies for those looking to insulate themselves against a prospective recession.  It’s a method that provides any property investor with the quickest way towards replacing their income. By following Simon’s expert guidance, you’ll be making profits almost immediately!      KEY TAKEAWAYS Houses Of Multiple Occupation (HMO) consist of a prop...

One of the greatest lessons Simon’s learned during his journey as a property investor is that you need to adapt your strategy depending on the market at the time. If anything, the recent situation in the world has shown us how vital it is to be able to pivot depending on the conditions out there.   In this week’s show, Simon talks through the importance of adapting your strategy, when you need to...