The Buy To Let Property Podcast

With the news of mortgage interest rates falling from their highs of 6%+, many people have decided to wait until the interest rates drop further before they invest their money into an investment property.   And yes, on the face of it, this seems like a great idea – why would you want to invest when rates are the highest we’ve seen for a long time?   But what if we told you that’s a bad idea, and b...

The UK mortgage market is constantly evolving making it EXTREMELY hard to keep up 😫 With so much noise and jargon around, it's extremely difficult to get a grasp of what is happening and how it affects you as a property investor. So to help break through the noise, we had a chat with our friend Bob Singh from Chess Mortgages. Like us, he is in the ‘thick of it’ day in and day out so has some grea...

Welcome to The Buy To Let Property Podcast from Lifestyle Property People, where we discuss all things property and investing.  I'm your host, Shiv Haria, and in today's episode, we have an incredible success story that will inspire you to get your hard-earned money working for you. We all know that money sitting idle in a bank account is a missed opportunity. But what if there was a way to put yo...

SECURE YOUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE Do you think about the financial pressures your children will face when they are older, like how they will afford their first home? Do you want to be able to provide for your children by giving them opportunities and experiences that you never had? We’ll, you’re not alone. One of the biggest reasons people are looking to invest their money now is so they can support t...

🚨 The BOE raises the base rate to 5% as a result of inflation "taking a lot longer than expected" to come down.  In May, we saw the base rate increase to 4.5% and we have just seen the Bank of England raise the rate to a 15 year high of 5%  Understandably this news sways people’s opinions on whether now is the right time to be spending their money, never mind investing it 🫣 Join us as we do a de...

🖊️ Bio Details Bhaven is the Managing Director of 1st Financial Foundations who specialise in mortgage and protection advice as well as full Financial Advice. With his ear constantly close to the ground, he is a fountain of knowledge when it comes to the UK mortgage market. BE HIS FRIEND: 📸Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/1stfinancialfoundations/ 🙋‍♂️Facebook https://www.facebook.com/1stff...

Creating financial security for your future is so important, now more than ever, but it is often something many people put off until it is too late.   Today we are joined by a friend and fellow investor Huw Davies, who runs a YouTube and Instagram account, @Huwsview , aimed at simplifying finance topics for ordinary people. As an advocate for investing and creating financial security, it was reall...

With all the media coverage and speculation, it’s understandable that people feel uncertain about whether now is the right time to be investing in property But, to put it bluntly, the majority of these opinions are UNEDUCATED & UNSOLICITED and come from people that are fearful or just don’t want you to have financial independence (after all, it isn’t in the interest of the powers that be) So to he...

In 2023, the costs of owning a buy-to-let property have increased.  But it's not all bad news. Uncertainty creates opportunities and there are opportunities to be had - you just need to change your strategy.   Connect with us Visit our website: https://bit.ly/42vRCgV  Follow us on social media for more investing tips ⬇️ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/lifestylepropertygroupuk INSTAGRAM: https:/...

Being a little apprehensive when considering your first property purchase is not unusual. Indeed, sometimes it can actually be beneficial to heighten your awareness and help you avoid potential pitfalls and errors. However, this nervous feeling can get to the point where it takes over your decision-making ability and you get caught in a loop of analysis paralysis! You may even start to consider pu...

Thanks to rising interest rates and speculation around a property market crash, people are wondering whether now is the right time to be investing in property.   Some of the things we have heard recently are ❌ “It’s risky right now” ❌ “I’m going to wait until things calm down” ❌ “We’re winding down for Christmas, I will do something in the New Year.” But by waiting you could be missing out on o...

Thanks to the media coverage speculating on everything from inflation to a property market crash, a question that we’ve been asked quite a lot recently is should you be investing in property in 2023?  So in our latest podcast, we thought we would give you our take on why property is still a solid investment strategy in 2023 and the challenges you also need to consider.   Connect with us Visit our...

One of the biggest reasons many of our clients want to invest in buy-to-let property is for their children. Whether it’s to fund their education and hobbies or to be in a position to help their children financially in the future, many people would agree that giving their kids a leg up in the world is a major driver for them. In these uncertain times, Rakesh wanted to ensure that his kids were set-...

With the increase in mortgage interest rates putting a squeeze on the rental returns, some people are questioning whether it’s still worth investing in property. Join us in today's podcast as we take a look at the different kinds of returns available in property and explain why capital growth is key, when it comes to investing for the long term.    Connect with us Visit our website: https://bit.ly...

In today's podcast, we give you our view on how the rising interest rates and inflation will affect the UK property market and what that means for property investors. We will cover: 00:00 - 00:31 - Introduction 00:32 - 1:10 - What are interest rates 1:11 - 1:42 - Why are interest rates rising? 1:42 - 1:59 How is the Bank of England planning on decreasing Interest Rates? 2:00 - 2:41 - Why did the p...

“Is it not easier and quicker to just flip a property and earn some quick money? A common question we hear in the property investment world. And whilst there are some short-term property strategies that can be profitable, you have to be in it for the long term to truly reap the benefits. In today's episode we delve deeper into why we don't flip properties and why we believe property investing is a...

Today we are speaking to husband and wife team Tushar and Anika from London.  Back in 2020 they came to us wanting a way to make their money work harder for them. Already owning a buy to let property close to their home, they understood that investing in property was a smart move but unfortunately, due to the high property prices in London, they couldn’t afford to invest in an additional property...

Dilan was referred to us by one of our partners and wanted to create financial independence so that he could have the flexibility to live life the way he wanted. As an aspiring writer with a desire to travel, Dilan didn’t want to work in a conventional 9-to-5 job. He saw it as a trade off of his time for money and that was a sacrifice he was no longer willing to make.  Dilan purchased 2 Buy to Let...