The Investors Corner

The Bank of England have increased its benchmark rate from 2.25% to 3%. That is the eighth consecutive increase since December, pushing the rate to its highest level for 14 years. It also marks the biggest single increase since 1989, and could have a big impact on the cost of living and people's finances but what does this mean for you… This week your joined by hosts Ian & Tristan as they discuss...

Another change at no.10 downing Street but what does this mean for the property market?  This week Mike & Tristan talk about the appointment of Rishi Sunak as our new prime minister and reflect on his polices introduced as Chancellor.  With mortgage rates already dropping with 3 high Street lenders since his announcement, is this the stability we've all been waiting for! Lets find out along with a...

The difference between a lifetime mortgage & traditional mortgage is not to dis-similar on rates, but how do they work and why do most of us not know about them? This week we have Lifetime mortgage & equity release expert Greg May to take a step aside from property investing and get a real insight to a growing mortgage product which may be beneficial to us in the future or maybe our parents/relati...

What the hell is going on in the property world...Are we seeing a property market crash or correction? Well, what does this mean for us either way...Is that a 10% drop in house prices, 20%? We are joined by Akhil Mair, CEO of @OurMortgageBroker who openly talks about the recent press and give our predictions on what's about to happen and why along with recent trends an a potential new wave of Land...

Bridging is a short-term method which has raised numerous doubts on costs and how it works... Thankfully, we have Peter from Lendinvest, a multi award winning company offering short-term, development and buy to let mortgages to intermediaries, landlords and developers across the UK, who is going to break down how it works, when bridging is typically used, and the costs associated. LendInvest have...

It's been a very strange week for the property market…  With all the current negative press and uncertainty we thought it was only right to sit down and talk over the facts as to why lenders have pulled deals from the market.  What would a recession mean for Landlord & investors? Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of what the possible forthcoming economic market would have on your property po...

Is Bracknell an investors goldmine?  From the well-known Lexicon Shopping Centre, handy commute lines into London & Reading plus access to the M3, M4 & M25 motorways, Bracknell is certainly a prime spot that most will consider without the hefty London price tag!  Ellen & Sanjay give their opinion on the Bracknell property market. Sharing what they feel are the perfect buy to let properties you sho...

Whether you're an investor, Landlord or Business owner, this applies to you… We have the privilege of welcoming back for the second time, Business Coach & Landlord, Peter Loverdos. In this Episode, Peter shares his experience of witnessing 3 recessions and the importance of planning early for 'recession proofing your investments' We created this show because we noticed there was a lack of property...

Why are more lenders entering the market with Top Slicing? This week, we have mortgage expert Tom Brown, Director of Partners Financial Services who explains why Top Slicing is becoming more common along with mortgage rates, current trends & the importance of fact checking educational videos you see all over social media! For anyone interested in property investing, hearing about mortgage trends o...

Do you know what the biggest complaint in estate agency is? Communication. This week we have Dan & Neil, two very successful estate agents sharing the key to their success when working with both tenants & landlords to ensure the process is as smooth as possible. In this podcast, Dan shares the importance of seeking advice, especially before deciding to serve notice, which is highlighted in a recen...

We are back for Part 2 with Partner & Disputes Resolutions Solicitor, Liam Connolly from Rowberry Morris who breaks down the truth of the recent proposal of the renters reform bill! The dreaded white paper expected to go through parliament no later than March 2023! Is it as bad as the press are making out? Lets find out… We created this show because we noticed there was a lack of property investin...

We are back for another episode with Partner & Disputes Resolutions Solicitor, Liam Connolly from Rowberry Morris. Last time we met it was taking around 12-16 months for repossession of a property due to the huge backlog, fast forward this 12 months later, where does it sit today?  We are also keen to find out what Liam thinks of rent protection policies especially in the current cost of living cr...

With the recession word being thrown around a lot and the cost of living hitting a 40 year high, we're all thinking the same thing: Is the marketing crashing? There's a lot of opinions out there about the property market at the moment, so that's why we're here to clear the air... We thought it was only right to lay out the most recent facts & figures from the biggest data platforms such as Rightmo...

Stop throwing your money away with unnecessary upgrades to your properties!  In this week's episode, we talk with EPC expert Rick Dalton, Director of The EPC Fellas who explains the big mistakes made by landlords daily, along with some great tips and advice on how to improve your homes efficiency... With big changes expected in 2025 for all rental properties this is one episode you'll want to book...

Are you a property investor? Do you have property investing goals for the near future? If so, then this episode is for you! After much popular demand, we have the privilege of welcoming back the one and only, Peter Licourinos. With over two decades of property investing experience under his belt and having run multiple investment training, coaching & mentoring programs for all types of Landlords,...

Could Reading be the new hotspot for investors?  According to Matt, property prices have remained steady since 2016 but now offer a fantastic yield, even more so with rental prices increasing year on year...much quicker than the pace of sales, so could this mean we're in for a price hike?  Reading has so much to offer; including easy access to the M4 motorway, a university, a hospital, a multitude...

After tearing apart the lettings industry last week, we are back for part 2 of last week's episode ' Lettings T&Cs...Beware of the Small Print! This week we discuss how small independents, SME's and corporate lettings and property management companies operate. This will include process', portfolio sizes and more importantly the upsells and hidden charges you should be checking for prior to signing...

After several conversations with Landlords who have been stung by unfair terms of business with Estate Agents, we thought it was only right to create a podcast explaining what to look out for before signing! From Hidden terms to hidden fees and in some cases 'long term contracts', here is everything you need to be aware of… If you're a first-time landlord or property investor who is about to let a...

Dave Howorth is a leading mortgage & financial adviser who works with hundreds of property investors every year. In this episode he breaks down what the banks are thinking, what they might do over the coming months and even dares to mention Brexit! For anyone interested in property investing, hearing about mortgage trends or wants to increase their property knowledge this is a must listen to episo...

With the market starting to slow, mortgage rates increasing, the cost-of-living crisis and petrol prices skyrocketing in addition to both crypto, stocks & shares dropping...is this a sign of the market crashing?  In this episode, Tristan and Ian talk about the bold prediction made on our ' What happens next in the 2022 property market' podcast… Ian breaks down what's happened over the first half o...

Could this be the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in the last 30 years? The government has outlined its proposals for the Renters' Reform Bill in its A Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper. The wide-ranging reforms for the private sector go much further than many initially expected and the changes look likely to happen soon. The government plan to present the bill no later than M...

Let's meet our guest  This week we have an extremely exciting guest, someone who has seen property from all perspectives....Luke Masters, a property developer & investor himself, has run a successful estate agency and Surveying firm and controlled a multimillion-pound hedge fund, this is one episode not to miss!   The Podcast We find out the truth of why Luke got into property and his experience w...

Join Ian & Tristan where they break down three simple case studies of three investors who have utilised their experience & property sourcing services which has successfully led to purchasing their first buy to let properties... Investor one - had some money sat in savings and wasn't getting the interest or return they would elsewhere so decided to explore their options. Investor two - after a succ...

Let's meet our guest A mortgage manager & a landlord himself, we have Tony Mullan from Greenacre Financial Services on this weeks episode to discuss everything property. The Podcast We discuss the cost-of-living crises with mortgage expert Tony and how this is affecting each and everyone of us today & what this means for lending moving forward. There are concerns that the rising rates are going to...

We thought it was only right to bring back Propertymark to discuss the truth about 'the renters reform bill' which we are seeing a daily press on.  It was a topic to look out for by Megan Eighteen in our previous podcast with Propertymark and a highly relevant topic with the recent Queen's speech and the draft proposals readily available online, Mike & Tristan ask for answers… The renters reform -...