Planning and licensing are very different entities, but far too often investors seem to confuse them when it comes to projects. In this week’s show, Simon lays out a simple-to-follow guide to both areas, that will ensure your knowledge is up-to-date, and prevent you from making costly mistakes! KEY TAKEAWAYS In October 2018, licensing requirements changed. Any property with five or more tenants now requires a license. For more guidance speak to the HMO licensing department of your local council....
Apr 27, 2020•22 min•Ep. 30
In this week’s show, Simon offers one of his favourite strategies for those looking to insulate themselves against a prospective recession. It’s a method that provides any property investor with the quickest way towards replacing their income. By following Simon’s expert guidance, you’ll be making profits almost immediately! KEY TAKEAWAYS Houses Of Multiple Occupation (HMO) consist of a property where three or more unrelated people share some of the facilities, but retain autonomy over their own...
Apr 20, 2020•19 min•Ep. 29
One of the greatest lessons Simon’s learned during his journey as a property investor is that you need to adapt your strategy depending on the market at the time. If anything, the recent situation in the world has shown us how vital it is to be able to pivot depending on the conditions out there. In this week’s show, Simon talks through the importance of adapting your strategy, when you need to do it, and most importantly, how! KEY TAKEAWAYS When purchasing a property through auction, we must be...
Apr 13, 2020•21 min•Ep. 28
Opportunity really is everywhere, even in the challenging situation we’re facing today. Things may seem bleak, but by developing a positive mind-set we can always find ways to succeed in the face of diversity. It all begins with changing the way you think. It starts with recognising an opportunity when you see it, and being brave enough to take it. KEY TAKEAWAYS The foundation of a healthy mind-set is to keep positive. There are opportunities in every situation, even the bad ones. Remember that ...
Apr 06, 2020•22 min•Ep. 27
In this episode of The Property Magic Podcast, Simon Zutshi talks us through the BEST ways of staying productive and focused whilst you are working from home in lockdown. Simon outlines how we can still maintain our work/life balance, how we can avoid distractions and how we can still go out for a coffee with our co-workers without even leaving the house! If you implement all the tips and strategies that Simon gives you, you WILL become more productive and learn to embrace working from home! Lea...
Mar 30, 2020•23 min•Ep. 26
COVID-19 has thrust a whole new set of challenges upon the world, and so to address this properly, Simon has temporarily elected to talk not about property investment strategies, but how you can protect yourself in the face of upcoming challenges. In this week’s show, he talks you through how to deal with such instant issues as what to do if your tenants can’t afford to pay rent, how to deal with the sharp impact on serviced accommodation, and where to find the positive opportunities right now. ...
Mar 24, 2020•20 min•Ep. 25
Have you got what it takes to be a truly successful investor? Simon has been teaching people how to become successful investors since 2003 and knows exactly what it takes, in this episode he shares the characteristics that make the difference and explains why they are important for anyone who wants to be a successful property investor. With extensive expertise and experience in the property arena, Simon’s 8 characteristics are those proven to make a positive difference, having already successful...
Mar 17, 2020•16 min•Ep. 24
Having the right mindset is the most important thing you need if you want to be a successful property investor. Anyone can acquire the necessary knowledge, investment capital, and even the correct network, if they apply themselves to doing so. Mindset is something you have to actively develop for yourself, and by doing so, you can amplify and multiply your potential for success. In this week’s show, Simon talks you through some practical steps that’ll improve and perfect your property millionair...
Mar 10, 2020•26 min•Ep. 23
As a successful property entrepreneur Simon is often asked what his preference is and why when considering commercial versus residential property investment. In this episode, Simon shares the differences, for a property investor, between purchasing residential and commercial properties and the processes any investor needs to understand. He shares some great advice based on his extensive experience and expertise as an investor on which is the best area to begin in if you are new to property inves...
Mar 03, 2020•21 min•Ep. 22
In this very special episode, Simon tells you why and how you should be investing in properties that aren’t in your area, and even properties in another country. He’ll go into detail about his own experiences in doing this, why and when you should be investing away, how to use property deal sourcers to help you, and how to find effective sourcers who know what they’re doing. For those looking to expand their interests and broaden the scale of their property empire, this is the show for you! KEY ...
Feb 25, 2020•25 min•Ep. 21
‘Many of my students successfully sell deals and I’ve taught them how to do it properly’ In this informative episode, Simon explains how to package and sell on deals to other investors. When you get good at finding deals you will find more than you can actually do yourself and this means you can start selling the ones you don’t want and generate a substantial income. Just because they are not right for you doesn’t mean they are not great deals; they are just not right for your strategy. Those wh...
Feb 18, 2020•21 min•Ep. 20
What makes a great deal? What should you be looking for? Simon answers both these questions and more in this episode packed with value and content for anyone who is in property investment. It’s vital that you have clarity about your strategy and understand what type of properties you are looking for and where they are located so that you can buy properties that will help you to develop your investment strategy. Finding a great deal depends on you knowing the area you want to buy in, understandin...
Feb 11, 2020•20 min•Ep. 19
In this episode Simon explains in detail exactly how to negotiate a great price on your next property investment and shares the one question, you must ask, that will save you thousands off of every property purchase moving forward. Every negotiation is a series of steps and Simon shares exactly what you should be doing and saying at every point in the process to make sure you get what you want. As a potential buyer, you are in a really strong position – the seller wants to sell their property an...
Feb 04, 2020•16 min•Ep. 18
We all know it’s a good idea to diversify your investments but this needs to be balanced by focusing on one investment strategy at a time to avoid being distracted by ‘shiny pennies’ Simon has developed a hugely successful personal investing strategy and shares in this episode how he’s been able to successfully diversify his assets over the last 25 years. There is now so much information available it can be overwhelming for new property investors and the shiny penny syndrome can be a challenge –...
Jan 28, 2020•18 min•Ep. 17
Being a landlord can be tough sometimes. The wrong tenant can give you endless headaches, including non-payment of rent. And how can you make the most of those times in which your properties are left standing empty? In this episode, Simon gives you some great advice about how to attract a better quality of tenant, effective ways of finding those elusive tenants, the process you need to follow when you find one, and the ways in which you should pursue a tenant who owes you money, even years after...
Jan 21, 2020•21 min•Ep. 16
In this episode, Simon looks in detail at the traits successful people share and explains how you can adopt them as part of your life and achieve more success. From a burning desire to giving back and building teams, Simon explains exactly how and why you should emulate these traits. We can look at successful people and think it’s easy for them but everyone including those who have achieved great success face challenges along the way – it’s how you respond that makes the difference. This is a gr...
Jan 14, 2020•26 min•Ep. 15
‘If you follow these steps you will be able to quickly build your network, your power team and make some great friends in property’ In this episode, Simon explains the value of networking and how powerful your network can be. He held the very first dedicated networking event for property investors in the UK. It was held in Birmingham and marked the beginning of the Property Investors Network (pin) which now holds regular network meetings across the UK. Through network meetings, he has met suppli...
Jan 07, 2020•21 min•Ep. 14
Get a pen and paper—and let Simon help you list down your goals and really achieve them ALL! Learn the proper strategies from Simon as he discusses them today in The Property Magic Podcast. He talks about how you can use the SMART template (the right way), how you should prioritise your tasks, how to select the timeframe, and many more. Simon, himself, didn’t even think once in his life, he’ll be able to impart his expertise and knowledge about property to other people, but through the habit of ...
Dec 31, 2019•21 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of The Property Magic Podcast, Simon talks about how you can find different sources of deposit money, pay off your own home mortgage in 8-10 years, and use your hidden assets. If you don’t know where are your hidden assets, don’t worry, there’s an easy way to find out—answer a simple questionnaire. Simon also shares an elaborate but easy to understand computation to compare different approaches on using your assets. According to him, it’s best to use your capital in several prope...
Dec 24, 2019•23 min•Ep. 12
You might have heard of purchase lease options and want to learn the ropes. In this episode of The Property Magic Podcast, Simon dives in on purchase lease options—how you can use this tool with other property investing strategies, how you can profit out of it, how you can offer it to property owners, and more. Simon has been enjoying purchase lease options since the 2000s, and according to him, there’s not a better time than to give in and consider it NOW. There have been a lot of changes and r...
Dec 17, 2019•26 min•Ep. 11
In this podcast, Simon shares a handful of carefully selected strategies that require little to none of your own money, and which will enable you to get your property empire up and running in no time. KEY TAKEAWAYS Normal mortgages are for 75% of a property’s value, with you having to find the other 25% as a deposit. Many people use their own money for this, and when they run out of operating funds, have to stop and wait until they build up their reserves before buying more. It’s vital that you ...
Dec 10, 2019•26 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, Simon details the step by step process of how to buy properties directly from existing landlords and why it’s a win, win for everyone involved and why now is such a great time to use this strategy. The introduction of section 24 has changed the property landscape for landlords who own property in their own name and those who are higher rate taxpayers. There are currently increased numbers of landlords looking to retire and you can help them with a solution that is a win, win for...
Dec 03, 2019•25 min•Ep. 9
In this episode find out about the off-market opportunities that can mean you have no competition when purchasing a property. Simon explains why owners may not want to sell using an estate agent and how you can get motivated buyers coming to you direct. You can find great deals through estate agents if you know what you are doing and the estate agent sees you as a credible buyer but having a raft of strategies and understanding what motivates owners to sell will ensure you can build effective lo...
Nov 26, 2019•25 min•Ep. 8
How can you get estate agents to find motivated sellers for you? Motivated sellers are people who need to sell their property quickly. They have some sort of property-related problem. Because of this, they are more flexible on the price and the conditions of the sale You have to initially position yourself with the estate agent so they believe you are a credible buyer and most investors get this all wrong. You would think it would be the perfect partnership – investors who want to buy property a...
Nov 19, 2019•24 min•Ep. 7
‘If you can find motivated sellers and come up with an ethical solution you could be saving thousands of pounds on every property you buy from this point onwards’ If you are buying a property then it’s vital that you listen to this podcast and understand exactly who you should be purchasing from and why. When Simon leant about this and changed his thinking he was able to save tens of thousands of pounds when purchasing properties and help find ethical solutions for vendors. If you want to find o...
Nov 12, 2019•23 min•Ep. 6
Invest in property and get paid forever. In this episode, Simon discusses the 5 golden rules of property investing. To make more money, educate yourself first. If you’ve read his book The Property Magic, then this will be a good ‘update’ to what you’ve learned since he presents a NEW golden rule no. 1. If you haven’t, then fret not, Simon’s discuss is as detailed as it can be! It becomes easier when you hear these proven strategies in investing. Discover more today in the Property Magic Podcast!...
Nov 05, 2019•27 min•Ep. 5
Where do we find the best people who would make up our team? In this episode of the Property Magic Podcast, Simon lets us in on the very important question you need to ask when you’re networking so you can build your power team: “Who do you know who…?” Simple, right? Simon discusses more today on how this question works. Just remember that you can’t just listen to what everyone’s telling you, you still need some understanding on what you need so you can screen the people you hire. So, discover w...
Oct 29, 2019•23 min•Ep. 4
Let’s cut to the chase… HMO’s might be the BEST for you, especially if you’re just starting in property investing. It’s time to educate yourself about HMO’s, or aka house in multiple occupation, with the help of Simon in this episode! Some of you might have heard hearsays and whatnot about it. So, what’s true and what’s not? Simon debunks the 5 common myths about HMOs. You can’t really grow your income and have more wealth if you’re doing the wrong thing. Time to hear from the property expert an...
Oct 21, 2019•21 min•Ep. 3
Should you invest in the area where you live? Or find your goldmine area elsewhere? There are so many questions that need to be answered first before you invest time and money. Certain strategies only work for certain people. It’s all about understanding and knowing the best investment strategy for you! In this episode, Simon talks about the most common strategies that you can choose from depending on your circumstances. He goes into detail about each one to make it easier to weed out the one's ...
Oct 18, 2019•23 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to The Property Magic Podcast! Today, your host, Simon Zutshi, lets you into his formative years in the property industry. Discover how he was able to grow his property portfolio and created property investors network (pin) as a result. pin is the largest property network organisation right now in the UK, and it has helped a lot of investors already, even across the globe! Simon does NOT want you to make the same mistakes he did when he first started out in property, so on this very firs...
Oct 18, 2019•22 min•Ep. 1
