Do you really understand the difference between Article 4 and HMO Licensing? A lot of people get these two confused. That's why in this episode, we’re going to quickly discuss the key differences. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates!...
Oct 01, 2021•12 min•Ep. 55
In this episode, I am joined by Lee Moffatt of ELM Property. Lee had a brilliant career in the finance and technology industry when he decided to go full-time in the HMO property investing business. We talked about how he was able to transition from having a job to having a property business, why he chose HMOs, the ups and downs of property investing, and how he was able to ultimately make it all work, especially in a very competitive location like London. Plus, we discussed a 6-bed professional...
Sep 29, 2021•43 min•Ep. 54
Are you doing this one thing in your HMO business? Being in the business for over a decade now, there’s this one thing that I have observed from all the successful people in my network and it’s also something that I apply in my own HMO business. Find out what it is in this new episode now. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hm...
Sep 24, 2021•12 min•Ep. 53
R2R is a truly phenomenal strategy if you know what you’re doing. This strategy has given me so many opportunities in this industry. I haven’t shared much about this strategy on my socials. That's why I dedicated a full episode about this and I’m going to share with you how I was able to do it so successfully and why it has been a big part of my HMO business. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale, and systemis...
Sep 22, 2021•34 min•Ep. 52
In this episode, I am joined by Bee and Vicky of BeeVee Property. Bee is from France, a former geologist, and has now completed her Master Degree in Viticulture and Oenology with aspirations to become a winemaker; and Vicky is from Birmingham (UK) with a background in Earth Science & I.T, who is working in the Corporate world of Oil and Gas. They are partners in life and business. And it’s an interesting discussion because BeeVee and I talked about how they started and how they’re managing t...
Sep 15, 2021•46 min•Ep. 51
One of the biggest threats to HMO landlords is finding themselves in a position where they have a difficult tenant who’s not paying their rent, upsetting other people in the house and even difficult to evict. This situation is very stressful and it could cause thousands of pounds and absorb hours of your time. So in this episode, we’re going to talk about the importance of getting guarantors for your tenants to avoid this difficult situation. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebo...
Sep 08, 2021•19 min•Ep. 50
In this episode, we’re going to talk about the power of networking, the challenges that large HMOs can bring and transitioning from a full-time job into the property business with our special guest, Makrand Goré of Concrete Property Investments. Plus, we’re going to discuss the details of a 7-bed professional HMO case study.
Sep 01, 2021•47 min•Ep. 49
Tenants come and go but there are a lot of ways that we can do as a landlord to keep our tenants happy and make them stay for longer. And in this episode, I’m going to share with you 10 tips to help you do that. Know your tenant’s name Insist on longer AST’s Be proactive on tenant renewals Have an EPIC tenant match process Introduce tenants at viewings Prioritise community and property specifications Dealing with maintenance quickly Be a good landlord (be proactive, be fair, be understanding, co...
Aug 25, 2021•22 min•Ep. 48
This episode is very different from our previous episodes because our guest is not into HMO property investing. James Sinclair is the Founder and CEO of The Partyman Group of Companies. He started his career entertaining as ‘Jimbo the Partyman’ aged 15, built up an entertainment agency, then moved into acquiring commercial properties. Today, James operates a £12 million business which includes leisure, childcare, outdoor attractions, a web-based soft toy business as well as a training business. ...
Aug 18, 2021•46 min•Ep. 47
Are you struggling to fill your rooms? Do you spend a lot of time managing enquiries, only to find out that they’re not the right tenant for you? If that’s the case, then this episode is for you because I’m going to share with you my 7 top tips to fill your rooms through SpareRoom! If your properties are not on Spare Room yet, then you’re missing out on a lot! This episode should help you get started and make sure that your ads are working to fill your rooms and attract the right tenants. Got an...
Aug 11, 2021•25 min•Ep. 46
Today’s episode is very powerful because I am joined by Alfred Dzadey of Real Property Ventures and we’ve covered a lot of topics today which are very insightful and inspiring that will surely help you in your HMO property investments. From using the power of social media to raising private finance and creating a personal brand, we got it all covered. Plus, Alfred also shared with us a 7-bed Professional HMO case study with a 50% ROCE. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Grou...
Aug 04, 2021•44 min•Ep. 45
While having a HMO business is truly rewarding, there are some challenges that you have to overcome along the way like any other business. So in today’s episode, I’m going to share with you 10 truths about managing HMO properties. This is not to scare you but I’m sharing this with you so you can prepare for the worst-case scenarios. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale and systemise your HMO business. You can...
Jul 28, 2021•32 min•Ep. 44
In this episode, I am joined by Richard and Susan Puchner of Resolution Property Investments. Richard and Susan were originally from South Africa and when they sold their renovated house in South Africa and decided to move to the UK, it spiked their interest in property investing. We talked about how they were able to buy their first deal, the challenges that they have to overcome as new residents in the UK and finally, we discussed an amazing case study with a 53% ROCE. Got any questions? Ask u...
Jul 21, 2021•47 min
Do you want to be in a position where you always have the financial resources to buy the properties that you want? In this episode, I’m going to share with you the four pillars to funding your HMO business or portfolio and we’re going to talk about how you can master them and remove the headache of having to find cash every time you want to buy the next property. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale and syste...
Jul 14, 2021•27 min•Ep. 42
This episode is very interesting because I am joined by Jonny Stockwell, a professional stunt performer turned HMO property investor. Jonny will talk us through why he decided to invest in HMOs and how he was able to grow his portfolio from zero to five HMOs in just a few years. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow ...
Jul 07, 2021•45 min•Ep. 41
Are you ready to build your HMO Portfolio? This episode is the sign that you’re looking for! I’ll be giving you the push that you need to start the HMO business that you really want and deserve. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap to help you start, scale and systemise your HMO business. You can also follow me on Instagram @andygraham.hmo or follow The HMO Podcast on Facebook for more updates!...
Jun 30, 2021•16 min•Ep. 40
In this episode, I am joined by one of my good friends and favourite people in the industry - Emma Stubbings. Emma has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the property industry particularly HMOs. She’s also the Director of Ikon Property, a property investment company. Emma and I are going to talk about an incredible case study - a 7 figure project, the ups and downs of building a property portfolio, student & professional HMOs and some of the key decisions that you have to make when you’...
Jun 23, 2021•54 min•Ep. 39
In this episode, I’ll be sharing with you what my businesses currently look like and why I do it all. As we all know, putting investments in one basket is very risky and because of the pandemic, I have come to realise that even more. That’s why in this episode, I wanted to talk you through the different businesses that I currently have and hopefully, it will inspire you to do what you want to do and achieve your own life goals by having a sustainable business. Got any questions? Ask us in The HM...
Jun 16, 2021•41 min•Ep. 38
In this episode, I am joined by Miles Pattison-Appleton of Appleton Asset Management. Miles together with his family have developed over 30+ HMO properties over the past years and have now also built a property management agency. Miles is going to talk about how he started investing in HMOs at an early stage when he was still studying at Oxford Brookes University. He’s also going to share some tips on how he learned the ins and outs of the industry before really diving into HMO management agency...
Jun 09, 2021•39 min•Ep. 37
In today’s episode, I would like to share 9 things that will help you get more out of your business while allowing you to work less. The goal is to help you prioritise better so you can work less and ultimately achieve more by doing things that are more valuable to the business. The 80-20 rule principle The 70-20-10 model MITs Eliminate, simplify, Automate and Delegate Batching processes Removing distractions Sharpening the tools Starting early Being proactive and not reactive Got any questions?...
Jun 02, 2021•32 min•Ep. 36
In this episode, I am joined by Sara Newson of Realm 47 - an independent Property Investment and Development company. She’s been running property businesses including HMOs for over 10 years now so this episode is going to be very interesting and inspirational. She also shared a case study about one of her HMO properties and discussed the challenges and learnings in building her HMO portfolio. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap for ...
May 26, 2021•45 min•Ep. 35
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about finding and reassessing HMO deals in a tough market. Now, we all have our own goals and targets as an investor, so it’s important to evaluate what a deal really means for us and how we want it to look like. So, join me and let’s go back to basics and formulate a battle plan to find the right deal for you. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap for more in-depth lessons. You can also follow ...
May 19, 2021•29 min
For anyone who’s just getting started investing in HMOs, this episode is perfect for you because I am joined by Liam & Molly of MW Property Investors. Liam & Molly both have full-time corporate roles while they project manage and undertake some of the refurbishment work of their BTL and Flip projects in their spare time. When they decided to join forces and set up MW Property Investors in 2020, they have decided to invest in HMOs and in this episode, they’re going to share with us why th...
May 12, 2021•40 min•Ep. 33
We all have our own reasons why we want to replace our income through HMO properties, and most people I know do this for freedom of choice - the freedom to make your own decisions on your own time and on your own terms, being your own boss and in this episode, I’m going to share with you how I did it myself. I’ll share with you how I transition from being a full-time employee to being self-employed and eventually running my own HMO business full-time. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Communi...
May 05, 2021•33 min•Ep. 32
In today’s episode, I am joined by Emma Smith of Pedersen Smith Architects. Emma is an Architect and a HMO Property investor and she’s going to talk about how she has used her experience as an Architect doing large scale projects to smaller scale projects like HMOs and residential projects. She’s also going to share their strategy in choosing a property to invest in and how they maximise the potential of property using great design. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group o...
Apr 28, 2021•41 min•Ep. 31
In this episode, we’re going to talk about the Future of HMOs. I don’t have a crystal ball with me but I’m going to use all my experiences to try to give you an idea of what the future might hold in the HMO investment market. We’re going to discuss supply and demand, property values, liquidity factor, alternative investment strategies, trends and tenant behaviour, competition and potential changes to the legislation that could influence the future of the HMO investment market. Got any questions?...
Apr 21, 2021•36 min•Ep. 30
In today’s episode, I would like to introduce you to Kevin Cox. Kevin has an incredible corporate career managing energy companies and in this episode, he’s going to talk us through why and how he has transitioned from a corporate career to building a HMO property business. He is also the business partner of Jade Bailey of Beespace and together, they are Beespace Investments. Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a member at The HMO Roadmap for more in-depth les...
Apr 14, 2021•50 min•Ep. 29
John Paul is back here and today, we’re going to discuss more about managing staff and how to motivate them to get better results. Whether you have an office-based staff or remote staff, it’s important to have a structure in place on how you will evaluate the performance of your staff. What’s their motivation and aspirations? What do they need to do their job well if not exceed them? Let’s talk about it with John Paul! Got any questions? Ask us in The HMO Community Facebook Group or become a mem...
Apr 07, 2021•23 min•Ep. 28
Today’s episode is very special because we’re going to talk about property staging with none other than Liv Conlon of ThePropertyStagers - a company she founded when she was only 16 years old! She’s going to discuss the value of property staging and how it will help you become more efficient in staging your HMO properties. Liv has been awarded as the UK Young Entrepreneur of the Year, a speaker, entrepreneur and a leader in the Home Staging Industry. She’s going to share her story and how she gr...
Mar 31, 2021•49 min•Ep. 27
Raising private finance is a very important strategy for property investors, and in fact, it has been key to the growth of my businesses. And today, I’m going to share 10 things that you can start implementing to help you build the foundations of a really successful finance raising strategy. Here are the 10 things to know: Let private investors find you Take time to build relationships Don’t judge a book by its cover Think about the 7 touchpoints Be yourself Get educated Get to know your potenti...
Mar 24, 2021•33 min•Ep. 26
