Where's Shaz - the podcast | with Shaz Ahmed

I recently attended a sales seminar where DanielG was the keynote speaker. Here are my takeaways.

I sat down with David Burns, one of the Senior Litigation Partners at Ronald Fletcher Baker and boy did I take the opportunity to grill him in depth! We spoke all things litigations, what does a cease and desist mean and how to get your money back from terrible contracts. A must listen!

Join me for a walk and talk with Jamie and Adam from MS Lending Group. MS Lending are a short term lender based in Manchester who help fund deals and projects for property investors all across the UK.We talk good brokers, bad deals, good clients and everything in between!

Thrilled to share this interview from Tariq's "Making Moves" podcast! In this powerful discussion, I sit down with Tariq, CEO of Bayti Real Estate, to open up about my journey: from nowhere to everywhere. We dive into:My personal story: the highs, the lows, and the pivotal moment I went self-employed after redundancy and getting sacked. A deep dive into current challenges for UK inve...

There’s a seemingly harmless decision some investors make that can quietly put their whole portfolio at risk. It’s legal. It’s common. And in some cases, it’s even advised by accountants. But if you get it wrong—or do it at the wrong time—you could end up in breach of your mortgage terms without knowing it. In this short episode, I explain the risk and what to do  before  making this move.

Who else tells you these tricks? NO ONE. Find out how to actually make open market value bridging work for you!

Here how a lender tried their best other steal my client - THE CHEEK

Forget ensuites! Discover the hidden HMO strategy that can boost your valuation. 

Learn how to take control of your HMO's valuation process. We'll show you how to strategically use bridging finance and select the right valuer to guarantee your end value. Avoid valuation surprises and maximize your ROI

Tired of lengthy underwriter questions? Discover a clever method to use investor funds without the usual red tape.

Level up your property investing! We cover 5 essential apps/tools for efficiency and crucial red flags to avoid with bridging lenders. Tune in for practical tips!

Never did I think I'd enjoy speaking to someone in the legal field. But here we are. I reached out to Kush Birdi to come on my podcast and I actually didn't know what to expect. What I got was - how to grow your firm, by treating like a business from day one - working with your partner - the complex world of M&A and of course answers to a few of my gripes about solicitors 😈

I'd only met Lois the once before this podcast, but instantly I knew I needed to have her on the podcast. Lois is my Business Development Manager for one of our key lenders but beyond that she is super inspirational, driven and best of all a joy to talk to. We covered an awful lot including - working as a single parent - the importance of championing women in finance - the art of sales - what...

Today I share with you a story of how I lost just over £11,000 on a development deal, and linking in with that I tell you the difference between lender fees when it comes to mortgages vs short term finance. Pulling back the curtain!

Just me giving you an insight, a behind the curtains look at how mortgage brokers generally find YOU the best deal. AND a question at the end for you!

For this episode I am joined by Jordan Curry who is based in Wales and invests across the South West of the country. We chat HMOs, joint ventures and raising finance from investors and joint ventures. Jordan has been able to grow his portfolio alongside his day job because he has patience - something that a lot of people should try and have. GO LISTEN xo

A different but still amazing guest this time people. Shadenaz is a super motivating individual with a really fascinating journey that she shares with me. We cover - working in the education sector and the lack of support, and pressures - the pressures faced by younger generations due to social media - going viral - pulling the curtain back on aesthetics Great listen...I'm sure you'll agre...

Quick episode from me talking about what is currently grinding my gears. Specifically - Whatsapp misuse - Introducer woes - Solicitors....(in general....) SMILE MORE x

Wholesome heartwarming chat with Andrew and Mary aka Elite Dwellings. We dove deep into their journey so far and skills as both interior designers and architects. We covered the intricacies of working with your partner and the importance of networking and community within the property industry! ENJOY

Who fancies taking on a 15 bed HMO as one of their first projects? Mariam Radi does! A finalist for young investor of the year at last years Property Investor Awards, it was a delight to sit down (virtually) and record this. Learn about how Mariam got started at the deep end, her relationship with her tenants and her mission to plan a whole lotta palm trees.

Just me for this one :) Wrapping up the week of rate reductions in the specialist market, with a focus on the leverage risks that you may not have considered. I talk about the recent changes in policy by Shawbrook Bank and Kent Reliance when it comes to investment valuations and some scenarios to consider. And I also share my plans for 2024 in relation to networking events and podcast guesting. EN...

SEASON 4 PEOPLE - we made it. Let's start with a mega guest, Mr Tez Ilyas. Big on the stand up circuit and regular on TV too. We actually recorded this in person but the footage was "lost". So much ground covered, from - Tez's 6 year transition into full time comedy - representation vs tokenism - emotional truth in comedy and so much more I hope you enjoy listening to this as muc...

Social media is a bit of a necessity in business these days but today I'll share 3 tips for how not to be an annoying NPC in the social-first word. LE'GOOOO

Welcome back people. In this episode I share the ONE networking hack that I posted about in 2019, that I still do today and that has helped me grow my confidence, skill and brand. It's simple, effective and it just works!

In this episode I give you a whistlestop tour of lending via a Ltd Company for property finance.