Property Magic Podcast

Simon shares a host of simple ideas, designed to help you kickstart your property investing journey, and add momentum now that the holidays are over, so as to make the best of 2022! KEY TAKEAWAYS Reconnect with your goals, and realign with what exactly it is that you wish to achieve. Write down the goals and make them as specific as possible. Knowledge is key. Always invest in yourself and make su...

Simon explains the fascinating concept of "The Million Dollar Racehorse" - the form of care that we should be showing to ourselves in order to help us achieve the most incredible goals in life and business. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you had a racehorse that garnered you huge wins, you would make sure it had the best care, best trainer, best diet. If you are to be a top performer, you must take care of your...

Across the course of the past 27 years, Simon has seen huge success in property investing, but there have also been a fair share of mistakes, some of them costly. To mark this special milestone episode, Simon talks about the property advice he would have given to his younger self all those years ago, in the hopes that you may avoid these costly errors on your own property journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS Tr...

With drastic changes having taken place in the banking world, and interest rates changing due to economic pressures, many investors are wondering what the property investing landscape will look like. In this episode, Simon explains everything. KEY TAKEAWAYS Mortgage rates and interest rates are due to rise sharply. This is why so many experts have advised the securing of remortgages in the past ye...

A property time bomb has been ticking since April 2017, and many investors will be affected when it goes off, and yet if handled correctly, it could provide a huge opportunity for those in the know. In this episode, Simon explains everything... KEY TAKEAWAYS In 2005-2006, many obtained mortgages through self-certification, which essentially meant that no proof of income was required. This was an i...

Having just returned from the USA, and meeting some of the most successful property investors in the game, Simon is here this week to share some of the most powerful learnings he has acquired. KEY TAKEAWAYS The experience and knowledge you can gain from professionals in the investing field, is incalculable and more valuable than any other type of training. Many of the strategies we use in the UK a...

Attending property training events is all very well, but how can you make sure that you're getting everything you can from this empowering opportunities? In this episode, Simon talks about the hacks you can use to make sure you're making the most of the events that you attend. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you do not take notes at events, then you will naturally only absorb about 15-20% of what is being said....

One of the biggest changes faced by most investors is that at some point they run out of their own deposit money, leading them to believe that they. must stop investing. As Simon talks about in this episode, there are several secrets you need to know about raising private finance, in order for your investing journey to continue.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   When using other people's money, you need to be far...

Simon talks about the definition of financial independence, and discusses what it should mean to you, and why you may be closer to it than you may think. KEY TAKEAWAYS Financial independence is the art of creating an alternative income that means you don't have to work for a living. This means you're not dependant on someone else in order to pay the bills. The first step towards independence is to...

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...