The Investors Corner

Are you sitting on property wealth but unsure how to use it or pass it on efficiently?   In this episode, we're joined by Greg May to break down lifetime mortgages in simple terms and what they are, how they work, and who they're really for. We explore how property owners can access equity without selling, the impact on inheritance, and why lifetime mortgages are increasingly being used as part of...

What if your building could generate income, just by using energy differently? In Part 2, we go deeper into the  technology side of Bitcoin and explore how it's starting to intersect with property and energy in ways most investors aren't even considering yet. Jason shares insights into his business, RenewaBlox, and explains how Bitcoin mining can turn wasted energy into revenue and even heat build...

Is property still the best investment, or is something else taking its place? In Part 1 of this conversation, we sit down with Jason, who grew up in a property investing family and has owned rental properties himself, but has since shifted his focus heavily into Bitcoin. We break down the fundamentals of  buy-to-let property vs Bitcoin , why some investors are rethinking traditional portfolios, an...

What is really happening in the UK property market right now? In this episode, Ian Macbeth and Andy Brown sit down to analyse live sales and lettings data to understand the trends shaping both sides of the market. From the pace of property sales to rising tenant demand in the rental sector, we explore how the wider housing market is evolving and what it means for landlords, investors, and homeowne...

If Part One explored what's changed, Part Two asks what happens next.   Are smaller landlords being squeezed out, or are they evolving? Where is opportunity still hiding in what many call a challenging market? Have tenant expectations permanently shifted? And if regulation continues tightening, does that strengthen or weaken the sector long term? In this episode, we look forward and identify the t...

The private rental sector has entered a new phase and it's not subtle.   With rising mortgage costs, tightening compliance, and the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act 2024 from 1st May including the removal of Section 21 landlords are operating under a completely different set of rules.     So what's actually changed?   Are we seeing smarter landlords or simply fewer willing to stay in the ga...

Bitcoin and the wider crypto market have gone through multiple boom-and-bust cycles. During downturns, headlines focus on the losses, but experienced investors often focus on long-term positioning and risk management. In Part Two, we continue the conversation with James Dewar, Partner at Bridge2Bitcoin and founder of Berkshire Bitcoiners, looking at how investors approach volatility, manage risk,...

Property has been a core wealth-building strategy in the UK for decades, familiar, tangible and widely trusted. But over the same period, Bitcoin has gone from an obscure experiment to a globally traded asset attracting institutional attention. Its volatility makes headlines, but so do its long-term returns. In this episode, we sit down with James Dewar, Partner at Bridge2Bitcoin and founder of Be...

Mortgages are no longer a one-size-fits-all decision and the market has shifted more than most people realise.   In this episode, we sit down with Harvinder from Mortgage Tribe to unpack the current mortgage landscape and what it means for buyers, landlords and property investors.   We discuss what's happening behind the scenes with lenders, how swap rates are influencing mortgage pricing, and why...

Is buy-to-let really dead or are investors just looking in the wrong places?   In this episode, we break down the UK property market as it stands in and cut through the noise around landlord exits, rental shortages and rising regulation.   We kick things off with a snapshot of the current rental market, looking at supply levels, lending appetite and what the numbers actually say, not just the head...

The UK rental market has shifted more in the past 12 months than most landlords realise and the data behind it is eye-opening. In this episode, Andy, Cindy and Ian sit down to break down everything that's changed over the last year, from stamp duty and the UK budget to the growing impact of the Renters' Rights Act. We cut through the headlines and focus on what the numbers are actually telling us...

Welcome back everyone. Today we're diving into the part of the Budget that barely got any airtime but massively impacts landlords: inheritance, pensions, and long-term planning.   From 2027, unused pensions will now be hit with inheritance tax. And from 2031, the freeze on inheritance tax thresholds ends, which sounds good but actually creates a bit of a ticking time bomb for landlords with growin...

After weeks of confusion, headlines, and half-baked social media takes… what does the 2025 Budget  actually  mean for landlords and their mortgages? In this episode, we sit down with Tom from Mortgage Tribe to cut through the noise and break down how the Chancellor's announcements really impact borrowing, affordability, tax planning, and long-term strategy. Frozen tax thresholds. Rising property i...

Today we're diving into something every landlord and property investor in the country needs to have on their radar. There are some pretty heavy rumours swirling around about the 2025.   Budget… and they're not small tweaks,  we're talking potential tax hikes, new levies, and changes that could seriously shift the economics of the private-rented sector.   Nothing is confirmed yet, but these whisper...

This week we're breaking down the brand-new Renters' Rights Act, the biggest shake-up to renting in decades.   We'll explain what it means for landlords, when it's coming in, and how to avoid the new penalties. From rent bidding bans and the end of fixed terms to pet requests, upfront rent rules, and £40,000 fines, this episode covers the lot. If you own or manage a rental property, you can't affo...

Everyone's asking the same question right now, is it a good time to buy property?     In this episode, we're cutting through the noise with a clear market update for investors.     We'll show you why opportunity exists even in uncertain times, how debt can be a powerful tool instead of a trap, and the big mistake landlords make when they overpay their mortgages instead of using equity to grow thei...

Most landlords step into property believing it'll bring them passive income. But the reality? For many, it's just another full-time job with late-night tenant calls, endless compliance, and unexpected costs.   In today's episode, we're unpacking  The Landlord Success Triangle   time, money, and freedom. Because real success as a landlord isn't about chasing yield or maximising rent, it's about str...

For years, buy-to-let was the UK's favourite investment.   But with higher taxes and tougher rules, some say it's finished.   At the same time, stocks and shares have been booming.     So today, we're putting them head-to-head: income, growth, costs, effort, and flexibility. No jargon, just the facts.   Is buy-to-let still worth it, or should landlords be moving money into stocks and shares? In th...

Landlords, brace yourselves the government's latest move could cost you an extra  £885 per property in London  and  £722 elsewhere .     Yes, we're talking about National Insurance on rental income.   In this episode of  The Investor's Corner Podcast , we cut through the noise to explain: The £2bn tax grab — and what it really means per property How NI could push rents up by £1,000 a year Why smal...

Welcome back to the podcast. Today we're diving into something that doesn't always get talked about in the property world but absolutely should Wills and estate planning. If you're a landlord or property investor, you've worked hard to build your portfolio. But what happens to it when you're gone? Without proper planning, your family could face unnecessary tax bills, delays, or even lose out on re...

This week, we're joined by Tom Ashton from Mortgage Tribe to unpack the massive changes happening in the landlord mortgage market in 2025.   Buy-to-let lending has surged 47% in Q1 alone, hitting £10.5bn, and there's a real sense that the landlord sell-off might finally be over. But what does this mean for investors and property owners looking to finance their next move?   We cover everything from...

This week we're joined by Adam Colvin, one of Avocado's experienced partner agents, for a proper behind-the-scenes look at the estate agency world and it gets real.   Off the back of the recent BBC Panorama documentary, 'Undercover Estate Agent', we dig into what's really going on in the industry, from conditional selling and pressure tactics, to what landlords and buyers need to watch out for whe...

We're back with Part 2 of the UK's most Googled landlord questions  and this time we're digging into the juicier topics.   Why landlords are selling, who helps with evictions, what happens with deposits  and even whether the rental crisis is real.   Whether you're a hands-on landlord or just keeping an eye on the market, these are the answers people are  actually searching for  in 2025.   We wrap...

"What do people really want to know about landlords in 2025? Ian put Andy to the test with Google's 7 most searched landlord questions and we're breaking them down with real talk, no legal waffle.   From rent increases to pet bans, mould problems to tenant checks, this episode gives landlords and tenants a clear view of where the law stands and what's changing.   In Part 1 of this two-part series,...

In Part 3, we wrap up our conversation with Phillip Coburn by focusing on strategy. What do successful landlords do that others don't? How do you keep legal costs under control while protecting your investments?   From agent selection to legal timing and real-life case wins and losses, this episode is full of lessons from the frontline of landlord law.   In This Episode: How to choose a  legally s...