The Scottish Property Podcast

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to Luke Hickie from Lukes Properties. Luke has an interesting background as a professional footballer and has now transitioned in to property investing and building a successful property business. We talk about the following:How Luke started out in property with the rent to rent strategy What challenges he faced when starting out Renting out rooms to contracto...

In this episode, Nick chats to Charlie Innes from Glenham Property. Charlie has been involved in property for nearly 30 years and shares his views on the latest Scottish Government consultation paper which could result in some big changes for the PRS. A must listen for all serious landlords and property investors. We talk about the following:Charlie's background and how he became involved in prope...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to Christmas home of the year finalist, Alex Lawson. Alex has built a massive 200k following on her Casa Lawson Instagram account where she gives regular DIY and interior design tips. We talk about the following:How Alex has built her massive social media following. Being on BBC Scottish Christmas homes of the year. Chat about interior design. Cost efficiencie...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat with Skillbuilder You tuber Roger Bisby about how heat pumps might not be the solution to all our problems with achieving net-zero emissions. Roger shares his experience and opinions on how to best heat properties in the most ethical and economical way. We talk about the following:•What are heat pumps•Past experience using them•The main issues surrounding them...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to Susan Aktemel, the founder of Homes for Good, Scotland’s first social enterprise letting agency. We talk about the following:•Loving the deal and enjoying the process•Creating a social enterprise letting agency •Raising 20 million pounds to buy property •Managing 520 rental properties •Building a development and management team•Growing a large portfolio 1 p...

In this episode, Nick, Steven and the other Scottish Property Podcast networking hosts all come together on a live zoom call to offer some help and advice on how to get started in property in 2022. Over 100 members of the community joined us for this free online event and loads of property value bombs were dropped. We talk about the following:The big WHY, what do you want from property? The variou...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to Bronwen Vearncombe who is a property investor, coach and best-selling author. Bronwen left her corporate role in banking to set up a property business that generated enough income to allow her and her husband to travel the world and live financially free. Bronwen has a book out called Building your dream life - How property can help you quit the rat race. W...

In this episode Nick and Steven chat to property developer Kazeem from Property by Kazy. During this fantastic chat we take it back to the start and talk about Kazeem humble beginnings, from hustling a leaflet distribution business, working in primark to setting up a shisha bar, all the way to becoming a successful London property developer. We talk about the following:•Kazeems path to becoming a...

In this episode, Nick and Steven discuss the state of the market and the trials we face with the rising cost of materials, the pressures of Omicron and how we can beat the hurdles facing everyone in property. We talk about the following:•Goal setting and achievements•Property prices in 2022•the Omicron threat•Strategies against rising inflation •The setbacks associated with restrictions •The state...

In this episode, Nick and Steven speak to property developers Sanjay and Malkit from Savoys Properties. Best friends in business for 20 years. We talk about the following:•Going full time in property •Preparing against potential job redundancy •Starting off from a family jewellery business •Winning 3 awards in the last 2 years•Making the jump from buy to let to HMO strategy •Consolidating companie...

In this episode, Nick and Steven speak to property developer, Race horse trainer and author John Howard. John has bought and sold thousands of properties and has also been owner of Cambridge United football club. We talk about the following:•How John handled 3 recessions and thriving coming out of them•Diversifying on location to spread risk•Focusing on quality and not just quantity•The difference...

In this episode, Nick and Steven speak to property developer, podcast host and author Nicole Bremner. Over the past 10 years, Nicole has developed hundreds of high-end properties in London. She has recently taken a step back from her property involvement to focus on other things and diversify. We talk about the following:How Nicole started out in propertyRaising money with crowdfundingWhat happens...

In this episode, Nick and Steven celebrate 100 episodes and nearly 2 years of the Scottish Property Podcast! We talk about the following:The vision and purpose of the podcastWhat we have managed to achieve over the timeOur favourite episodes and guestsHow it has developed and helped usThe launch of the networking eventsA huge thank you to the listenersPROPERTY NETWORKING: Book your ticket for a Sc...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to social media expert Ina Bakalova. Steven took part in Ina's Instagram course recently and since then he has been able to grow his following and engage better with his audience. This episode is great for anyone who is looking to reach more people and generate more business through the use of Instagram specifically. We talk about the following:How to get star...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to the Jack Gallagher of Western Lettings. Jack runs a successful letting agency in the west end of Glasgow and manages around 720 properties. We talk about the following:How Jack started his letting agency? Why does everyone hate letting agents? Scaling the business and doing one thing wellPost lockdown rental market in Glasgow Rent predictions for 2022Are th...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to property investor and business owner John Paul Reilly. John Paul runs a successful bathroom installation company in Glasgow as well as coaching other business owners. We talk about the following:The reasons why he invests in propertyScaling up a business Delegating and outsourcing tasksWhat prevents people from outsourcingHow to find the right people to hel...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat with property developer Charlotte Edwards. Charlotte became an "accidental" property developer after facing the tragedy of losing both her dad and brother who previously ran the development business. Her story is very inspiring and despite facing a global pandemic, she managed to deliver the companies most profitable year to date. Furthermore, she has managed...

In this episode, Nick and Steven talk about their highs and lows in property. We share some details about the the deals that didn't go so well and also some of our big wins. We talk about the following:Nick shares how he lost £50k in a property value during the financial crash. The same property has now recovered well and experienced good capital growth and rent increase. If you buy in the right a...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to Talha Bashir. Talha co-founded Spothost which is a short-term rental property management company. We talk about the following:Why Talha and his business partner started the company and how they spotted a gap in the market. Why you should consider using a management company if you are a landlord looking to get into short lets. The struggles they faced as a b...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to property investor and landlord Qamar Younas about his experience with renting out properties through Mears Group on a guaranteed rent scheme. We talk about the following:Qamars background in property and how he investsWhat Mears group is and why they offer guaranteed rent to landlordsThe pros and cons of renting to MearsQamars case study and his experience...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to property investor and mortgage broker, Kessar Salimi. Kessar has been on the show previously to talk about how to get mortgages but this time we dive into his own property portfolio and his experience in the market. We talk about the following:How Kessar and his family lost all their properties in the last financial crashWhat lessons he took from the experi...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to the CEO of the Scottish Association of landlords, John Blackwood about the proposed new government changes in the private rented sector. We talk about the following:The Scottish Green party new deal for tenants and what this means for landlordsWhat are the housing policies which will change the PRSHow will they go about implementing these changesWhat are la...

In this episode, Nick interviews Steven on his latest flip project in Bridge of Earn. Although Steven is an experienced developer, he shares the ups and the downs of the project and the vital lessons learnt along the way. We talk about the following:How the deal was structured with a joint-venture partnership. How the deal was sourced The numbers breakdown and what profit they aim to makeThe chall...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to Chartered Surveyor, Jonathan Annan of Harvey Donaldson & Gibson about upcoming minimum EPC legislation and how this will affect landlords and property investors. We talk about the following:What is an EPC certificate is, who can carry them out and where they can be found. Why they are important for property investors and landlords with minimum rating le...

In this episode, Nick and Steven talk about finding "No money left in deals". This is where the investor buys the property, adds the value through a refurb, and then refinance all of the initial cash investment back out and sometimes even more! We talk about the following:What is a no money left in deal? Why it is getting harder and more competitive to find such dealsWhere and how are people still...