The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner To Expert

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. In Episode 20, we take a quick look at the speculation surrounding the upcoming Budget. This will be the first Labour Budget in nearly 15 years, and there is much speculation surrounding some of the tax increases following a touted "£22 billion black hole" in public finances. Some of the potential tax increases wi...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. Following our last episode, we touched on Houses in Multiple Occupations aka HMO's. In Episode 19 we talk about HMO's, how at the moment, many property guru's are pushing HMO's as an easy source of money, what to expect if you decide to invest in an HMO and much more. We discuss how HMO's are a completely differen...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. In Episode 18 we follow on from our previous Episode of Property Investment Figures with a focus on Property Management Companies. If you have decided to take on a property investment journey, then a property management company may be something to consider. In this episode we talk about the pros and cons of having...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. We apologise for taking a few weeks off however with the Summer months, it's always a busy time of the year! In our latest episode, Episode 17, we discuss the latest interest rate drop from 5.25% to 5%, as well as the current economic situation in Northern Ireland. As well, we take the time to discuss Property Inv...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. Episode 16 we welcome Jim Smyth from First Stop Mortgages in Portadown. Jim provides us with a valuable insight into the world of mortgages, how recent times have developed with changes in interest rates, as well as how he helps his clients with securing mortgages.  We discuss everything from Credit Report, Low Sc...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. In Episode Fifteen we have our first guest appearance with the brilliant Jule McCrory who operates Kingham Property Services in Lurgan. Kingham Property Services are an Estate Agent's based in and around the Lurgan area. Julie provided us with an insight into the role of the Estate Agent when it comes to buying a...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. Episode 14, Chris takes a look back at The Journey So Far. He discusses some of the tips and tricks that he's learnt over the course of the last 13 episodes, as well as discussing what topics have been focused on, what to expect over the next few episodes and the greater plan for The Property Journey Podcast! Epis...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. In this episode, we take a look at the current property market in Northern Ireland and discuss what we think is currently happening within the industry. From mortgage rates, to the current demand within the market, construction of new build properties to what should first time buyers should be thinking about, we t...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. In Episode 12 Roy & Chris discuss tips to Moving House and relocating. For many the experience of moving into your first home, will be different to moving into your second home. Why? Your first home you may have had time (due to living with parents or still holding time on your rental lease).  Moving house for...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. Episode 11 is a key focus to help those First Time Buyers on their journey to purchase their first or forever home. Chris and Roy discuss some of the most Frequently Asked Questions when it comes to First Time Buyers and solicitors, some of the common issues that can arise, some of the common queries that need to...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. Episode 10 is a our Property Investment Expert. Roy talks about his personal experience of property investment and how he is currently helping people begin their property investment journey. With his clients, he discusses weighing up the risk of property investment, how he carries out services such as property sou...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. Episode 9 is a guide to self-building. Roy talks about his personal experience of building his own house and the challenges / rewards that he got from the experience. As well as this, we delve into the different stages, ranging from architects, construction, completion and moving in plus other topics and areas of...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. Episode 8, we talk about the Pro's & Con's of purchasing a "Fixer Upper". A fixer upper is normally a property that needs either minor or major work carried out to it to bring it back up to market standard. It could be as simple as kitchen's need replaced or updated, bathrooms need redecorated, outside ground...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. Episode Seven is one for the First Time Buyers or those thinking about taking the step towards buying their first home. In this episode, we discuss deposits, what is a deposit and why you need one for a property. As well as this, we talk about saving, when you should begin to save, what an average deposit should b...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. The rise of Airbnb's has been a well documented journey. Many investors have chosen this path in prime locations for short-term rentals, rather than long term traditional rentals. It is a vast area, comprising of single rooms, glamping pods and log cabins, to large houses fit to house many families at once. So are...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. What is Property Investment? Do you invest in Commercial or Residential Property? What are the challenges of Property Investment? These are just a few of the questions we discuss in episode 5. We go into detail about Property Auctions, Group Investing, Tax Implications for Property Investing plus a whole lot more....

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. In this latest episode, Roy and Chris discuss the role of a solicitor in the property transaction. In Northern Ireland, conveyancing can only be completed by a solicitor and therefore your solicitor who represents you will be highly important. We discuss the different documents which a solicitor completes within t...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.   In this latest episode, Roy and Chris discuss House Prices in Northern Ireland and what certain circumstances can affect House Prices in certain areas. They discuss Supply and Demand for purchasing properties in various areas, discussing the age of properties and the affect that it can have, as well as more affl...

Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.   In this latest episode, Roy and Chris discuss the current state of The Rental Market in Northern Ireland, but which also reflects problems felt across the United Kingdom. They discuss where to find rental properties, some of the problems faced by Renters, as well as landlords, plus more on lease agreements, the...

Hello everyone and welcome to The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.    This first episode is an introduction to ourselves, your hosts Chris and Roy, as Chris begins his Journey from Beginner to Expert with the help of Roy.    We talk about the House Buying Process, different people that are involved in Property Transactions, current Interest Rates and key questions that First Time Prop...