In today’s episode, we are joined by Matt Ashley of AM Living. Matt founded AM Living in 2012 with a passion to provide a high level of property management to his then tenants. He has grown the business to be the leading HMO management provider in Norwich and today, we’re going to talk about how he managed to grow his portfolio and build his own agency of managing HMOs. We’re also going to discuss a unicorn deal case study to inspire you in building your own HMO portfolio. Got any questions? Ask...
Mar 17, 2021•54 min•Ep. 25
Today’s episode is another important topic and I’ve got a list of things to guide you in future-proofing your HMO business. Here are the 10 things that you should be thinking about every time you buy a HMO property: Finance and stress testing Prioritising location Operating your portfolio like a business Knowing your liabilities and legislation Staying ahead of the curve Using durable materials Providing a superior management service Periodic inspections and improvements Importance of having a l...
Mar 10, 2021•27 min•Ep. 24
Alex Allen Properties is a small, family-run, quality student property business headed up by husband and wife team Alex and Becky. And in today’s episode, we’re going to find out how they quickly built their student HMO portfolio in Swansea and exactly why they’ve chosen this strategy.
Mar 03, 2021•52 min•Ep. 23
Are you trying to build your HMO business? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about the 7 steps that you can implement to start your HMO business and scale it quickly. I’ll be sharing with you some of the best tips that I’ve implemented myself in my own HMO business.
Feb 24, 2021•31 min•Ep. 22
What does it take to scale and systemise your HMO business? Today I’m joined by Dan Green of Spencer Lettings and we’re going to talk about how he managed to grow his HMO portfolio to 100 rooms in 3 years using R2R. We will also discuss the challenges and the struggles that he overcame in his career and journey while building a successful HMO business. Plus, we’re also talking about an £86k net case study.
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 21
Building a business is hard work and in today’s episode, we are joined again by John Paul and we are going to talk about how to build a business and not just be self-employed. Discover how John Paul started and his motivation to grow his business over the years through hard work, discipline and choice management. How do you know if you have a true HMO business? Find out in this episode.
Feb 10, 2021•28 min•Ep. 20
Hiring the first member of your staff is a daunting task so in this episode, I’m going to share with you the 3-step approach that I use to recruit a member of staff into my businesses. This approach will help you determine who, when and how to recruit the first member of your staff, whether it is an office-based staff or even a remote staff.
Feb 03, 2021•29 min•Ep. 19
Today’s episode is very special because we are talking to Roland Symonds of Sanctum LDN. The company transforms tired old buildings into affordable yet luxurious London homes. Aside from his HMO business and other investments, he’s going to talk about key metrics that he places value on when looking to buy and add to his portfolio. We’re also going to talk about a £920k Case Study so this episode is definitely one that you shouldn’t miss.
Jan 27, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 18
Today’s episode is very timely because we’re going to talk about how to perform in an uncertain market. Because of the pandemic, it’s difficult to decide whether you should focus on growing the business or just focus on survival, and we’re going to talk about that with none other than John Paul of the Castledene Group. Join us today as we discuss how to operate your HMO business and what to do in this time of economic uncertainty.
Jan 20, 2021•31 min•Ep. 17
In today’s episode, I am joined by Tex Jones of Jones Real Estate. Jones Real Estate is a Private Equity Investment company that specialises in identifying, investing and adding value to properties with strong yields and growth potential. Tex will share his journey and how he built his 30+ R2R’s, his experience building a family office and discuss how he achieved a £39K Gross Rent for his properties.
Jan 13, 2021•42 min•Ep. 16
In this episode in time for the new year, I’m going to talk about how to smash through your limiting beliefs and share with you my journey and growth story for the past 10 years in the HMO business. I will share with you the challenges and the limiting beliefs that I had to deal with, and how I overcome all of them.
Jan 06, 2021•36 min•Ep. 15
In this episode I am joined by Jake & Lucy from Innova Property, a property investment company based in Bristol! Jake is a property and home improvement fanatic who has worked in the kitchen industry for 10+ years while Lucy has a passion for interior design, creating sociable and functional spaces and bringing life to a properties! Jake & Lucy share their story, we talk about their property investment strategies, their tips on building a varied portfolio and we go into detail on a 25% R...
Dec 30, 2020•46 min•Ep. 14
In today’s episode, John Paul and I will talk about his latest acquisition! If you’re interested in scaling your HMO business through acquisition, then this is an episode you shouldn’t miss! We’re also going to look back and discuss what valuable lessons we’ve learned this year, and of course what to look forward to and improve in 2021.
Dec 23, 2020•26 min•Ep. 13
Building an HMO portfolio can be overwhelming, that’s why in this episode, I will share with you my process - the five-step system to scaling sustainably. Listen to the full episode to learn more about each step and start implementing on your own HMO business! Here are the five steps or what I call the F-system: Find Fund Fix Fill Flow
Dec 16, 2020•31 min•Ep. 12
In this guest episode, I am joined by Jade Bailey - the Creative Director and Founder of Beespace, a design-led creative property company that specialises in creating co-living and co-working spaces with a difference. Jade is best known for her incredible interior design and branding skills, and today we’re going to talk about Jade’s background, the importance of branding and design and how you’re going to apply that to your HMO property business.
Dec 09, 2020•46 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, JP and I talk about the importance of structure in your HMO property business, what it is, and how to implement it. The opposite of structure is chaos and this is why structure is the pillar you need to build into your business as quickly as possible. Without structure, the systems you implement won't work, you'll have a higher staff and tenant turnover, and ultimately you'll make less money from your HMOs! If you ever feel overwhelmed about what you need to do next, then this i...
Dec 02, 2020•23 min•Ep. 10
In this guest episode of The HMO Podcast I'm joined by Josh David from Davis Hughes Property. In this episode we discover how Josh got started in property buying a single HMO for £44, and Josh talks us through how he and his business partner have transformed this into a £12mn portfolio of mixed assets! Josh's story is unique and is a rare and genuine example of what can be achieved through property investment. We talk about how HMOs have played a key role in this process, we talk through an impo...
Nov 25, 2020•44 min•Ep. 9
There's a lot to think about when it comes to HMO properties! In this episode, the second of a two part series, I'm talking through the 20 steps you can follow to build a successful and sustainable HMO portfolio or business. In the episode we're going to cover the final 10 steps and how you can apply them to your HMOs, and by the end of the episode you should feel refreshed about what you need to do to scale up your HMO portfolio! Convert viewings to tenancies Referencing and guarantors Taking D...
Nov 18, 2020•29 min•Ep. 8
In this guest episode I am joined by my Non Executive Director John Paul, or 'JP' as he is more affentiontely known! JP is the CEO of the Castlene Group who manage over 2000 properties, he is an ARLA Propertymark board member, he is pioneering the Rent To Own strategy and he has successfully built several other business including his training and consultancy business and his own personal residential portfolio. As if that wasn't enough, John is also a former winner of the Sunday Times Letting Age...
Nov 11, 2020•34 min•Ep. 7
There's a lot to think about when it comes to HMO properties! In this episode, the first of a two part series, I'm talking through the 20 steps you can follow to build a successful and sustainable HMO portfolio or business. In the episode we're going to cover the first 10 steps and how you can apply them to your HMOs, and by the end of the episode you should feel refreshed about what you need to do to scale up! Goals, Strategy and Vision Sourcing HMOs Appraising HMOs Planning the refurbishment D...
Nov 04, 2020•27 min•Ep. 6
Join me in this episode to discuss the 10 essential points to stress test in every single HMO property deal appraisal! If you master this skill and apply the principles to every financial evaluation, you can be confident you're making an informed decision, you can better prepare for the unexpected and you can set manageable and realistic expectations with your investors which will help you build trust and ultimately, ensure you are buying the best possible property deals!
Oct 28, 2020•25 min•Ep. 5
Effectively using social media is a great way to build you HMO property network, and it can also be an essential springboard for many investors who are looking to generate brand awareness and raise private finance! But are you finding it difficult to post and engage regularly on social media? Do you go through periods of being very active, only to find you lose your mojo? Well if so, you're not alone! In this episode I talk about how to combat the social medial slump with some simple action step...
Oct 21, 2020•21 min•Ep. 4
Are you getting calls from your HMO tenants in the evenings and at weekend? In this episode I"m going to share how you can mange your tenants expectations when it comes to problems that arise 'out of hours'. I'm also going to share how I manage this issue in my businesses, and I'm going to help you understand if an out of hours service is the right decision for you and how to implement this into your HMO or Co-living business if you decide it is something you want to include in your management s...
Oct 13, 2020•22 min•Ep. 3
Getting the right 'look' for your HMO and Co-living properties is important, but it's not often easy; There are lots of solutions to achieving incredible interior designs if you know how, and in this episode I'm talking about one of my favourite methods of creating impact through interior panelling!
Oct 06, 2020•21 min•Ep. 2
Welcome to The HMO Podcast! In this episode, I want to welcome you and say a big thank you for supporting my journey into podcasting! For those who don't already know me, I will recap on my background and experience in growing HMO and Co-Living property portfolios and businesses, and I'm going to tell you exactly what you can expect from the new portfolio!
Oct 03, 2020•3 min•Ep. 1
