For some, dealing with estate agents can be a daunting task, but it’s worth remembering that they’re just people like you and me. In this episode of the Property Nomads podcast, Rob and Matt give you their seven best pieces of advice on how to build rapport with estate agents, and by doing so, change your perception of these often-misunderstood people. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS It’s always better to begin by meeting estate agents in person : If agents can p...
Jul 28, 2019•15 min•Ep. 52
Manage Your Dreams from Anywhere In The World - featuring Bronwen Vearncombe Today on The Property Nomads podcast, we are delighted to be joined by property investor, traveller, and public speaker; Bronwen Vearncombe. Bronwen and her partner John have been investing in property for over five years, starting off with HMO’s, and developing their portfolio since then to incorporate bigger and higher-yielding projects including B&B's, Guest Houses and Developments. In this episode we dive into B...
Jul 21, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 51
To mark this extremely special occasion of our 50th episode of The Property Nomads Podcast, we are pleased to bring an incredibly special interview to you. Paul Sewell, the man at the head of The Sewell Group, was awarded an OBE for Services to Business and the Community in 2011. He joins Rob today to discuss his story of success which has taken him from incredible lows to the top of business in the UK. Paul shares his incredible insights into the foundations which he believes should be at the r...
Jul 14, 2019•1 hr•Ep. 50
Click here to purchase Buy To Let: How To Get Started Welcome to the final Bonus Book episode of The Property Nomads Podcast! This is just a quick episode to announce the book is available now! Listen in to find out about the brilliant bonuses on offer for the book launch; The first 20 people who buy a single copy of the book will get a 15 minute 1-on-1 call with your host Rob Smallbone! The first 7 people who buy 5 copies of the book will be invited to a day-long round table mastermind in Hull ...
Jul 09, 2019•3 min•Ep. 49
Self-confidence can be one of the most important foundations in the psychological make-up of a successful entrepreneur, but it doesn’t always come naturally. Unease, doubt and uncertainty can often to lead to anxiety, the great killer of self-confidence. Almost everyone will face anxiety head-on at some point in their lives, and for both Matt and Rob, it’s been no different. They’re here today to share six proven steps that can help you overcome anxiety, regain self-belief, and by doing so, succ...
Jul 07, 2019•21 min•Ep. 48
Welcome Back to The Property Nomads Podcast! This is the last Book Bonus Podcast before the Property Nomads Book “Buy to Let How to Get Started” is released! “ Buy to Let How to Get Started ” out Wednesday 10th of July 2019! Remember, there are competitions and bonuses! Make sure you don’t miss out by going to https://www.thepropertynomads.com/ and sign up to the fortnightly newsletter or go to The Property Nomads Podcast Facebook page to find out more. Maybe you are considering changing your in...
Jul 04, 2019•8 min•Ep. 47
This week’s episode sees Rob and Matt providing twelve tried and tested methods to obtain more direct-to-vendor leads. The more leads you have, the more access you have to prospective deals. From leafleting to letting agents, The Property Nomads have employed numerous strategies over the years. Today, they will share their top tips with you! Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Leafleting – By focusing on a specific area that you are interested in, you can specificall...
Jun 30, 2019•18 min•Ep. 46
On the eve of the release of his highly anticipated book, ‘Buy To Let: How To Get Started’, Rob and Matt host a very special Ask The Author session, where Rob answers raw, all-access questions from the vast, and ever-expanding Property Nomads community. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Instead of travelling for lengthy periods of time between his home in Reading and his investment area, Rob took the huge step of relocating entirely to Hull; his main area of focus ...
Jun 27, 2019•30 min•Ep. 45
Welcome to a very special episode – we have teamed up with The Leveraged Lifestyle Podcast to mix it up and share our wealth of knowledge with each other’s audiences. Both Catherine Turner and Rob Smallbone are fierce proponents of shaping their own destinies and have each settled upon different strategies in order to ensure that they and those they love can enjoy the lives they choose. Tune in now to hear the stories of their personal journeys, as well as practical and heartfelt advice on how y...
Jun 23, 2019•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 44
Welcome to another bonus edition of The Property Nomads Podcast. In this episode, your host, Rob Smallbone gives a live reading of the Joint Venture section of his upcoming book: “Buy To Let; How to Get Started”. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Where to find JV partners? Property Networking Events Money is pretty much EVERYWHERE. The secret is to find the places that give you the best chance of finding people who are likely to have it. Property network events are...
Jun 20, 2019•11 min•Ep. 43
Rob is joined by Gary Das, the owner of Active Mortgage, author of The Self-Employed Mortgage Guide, winner of the Mortgage Strategy Award for Best Small Broker and host of the ‘Mortgage Pro Podcast’. Gary has almost two decades of experience throughout every facet of mortgages and lending and talks in depth to Rob about the fundamentals of the business, as well as some invaluable strategies you can use in order to find the right finance for you, plus much more. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://b...
Jun 16, 2019•51 min•Ep. 42
Welcome to another episode of The Property Nomads Podcast! You aren't mistaken. It is indeed Friday and we are here with an extra special episode for you! In this short podcast, your host Rob Smallbone has some fantastic news and special announcements. Firstly, Rob’s new book ‘Buy To Let; How to Get Started’ will be released on Amazon on Wednesday 10 July 2019. This book is primarily aimed at people who are new and just getting started but is also relevant to existing property investors. It is a...
Jun 13, 2019•6 min•Ep. 41
This week, Rob is joined by Will Lockett, who is one of the members of the family business Red Door Homes, who specialise in eco-friendly, co-living spaces. The company has grown a £2.4 million portfolio in one year by using the radical method of approaching business from a different angle. Will’s powerful story is built upon the principals of family, support, the will to succeed, and discovering the determination and resourcefulness to put a creative slant on the traditional methods of property...
Jun 09, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 40
This week, Rob is joined by residential lettings manager, Matt Justice BSc, to discuss the Tenant Fee Ban which is being introduced into England on June 1st, 2019. Their discussion covers everything from its positive aspects to its negative attributes, and the wider implications of what promises to be one of the most controversial pieces of legislation to hit the rental market in decades. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS The premise behind the ban was to do away w...
Jun 02, 2019•45 min•Ep. 39
This latest episode of The Property Nomads Podcast, Rob meets with Simon King, an expert in pensions and property investing. Today, learn why and how you should take advantage of pension schemes and make them grow more so that you are fully prepared for a stress-free retirement. He discusses the difference between Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and Small Self-Administered Scheme (SSAS) so that you can choose the one that has more benefit for you. Additionally, learn how you can be a viabl...
May 26, 2019•51 min•Ep. 38
As part of their ongoing series devoted to successful people in property, Rob talks to Andy Gwynn; a business coach, speaker and author. In this special interview, we learn Andy Gwynn’s formula for success and his advice for achieving your goals in life. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Andy believes that as human beings, most of us are far more capable than we believe we are. It’s always best to start with a sure bet and once you’ve conquered that hurdle, look at...
May 19, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 37
As party of their fascinating mini-series which focusses on successful people in property, Rob meets with John Benson of Benson Planning Studios to discuss the role of the Planning Consultant in property investment. Tune in to learn how utilising the invaluable resource can help you to add value to your development, as well as saving you time and money. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Planning is constantly evolving and changing. Architects are often thought of a...
May 12, 2019•54 min•Ep. 36
Was the abolishment of Section 21 evictions reasonable for both the landlords and the tenants? In today’s episode of The Property Nomads, Rob meets with Mark Alexander, founder of ‘Property 118’, to discuss the effects of preventing the use of Section 21 evictions on the future of the landlord’s situation. Discover why Mark believes that the recent decision only favours the tenants and ignores the real reason why landlords use it. Mark discussed why economic circumstances should be considered wh...
May 05, 2019•40 min•Ep. 35
AN INTERVIEW WITH EMERALD FISK – FOUNDER OF THE ONLINE LANDLORD In this latest edition of their fascinating mini-series devoted to successful people in property investment, Rob meets Emerald Fisk, co-director of Prospects Property. Emerald’s impressive biography includes having raised over half a million pounds in joint venture finance and is currently the head of a property empire that includes Buy-To-Lets, Serviced Accommodation, mixed-use properties and a number of flips. In this exclusive in...
Apr 28, 2019•56 min•Ep. 34
Continuing on with our miniseries of interviews with successful individuals within the property industry, Rob talks to Mark Smith, a barrister based at Cotswold Barristers, Cheltenham. As a tax expert, Mark, on behalf of 6,200 landlords, led a legal team responsible for recovering £27million of unlawfully charged mortgage interest from West Bromwich Building Society in 2016. In association with Property 118, he has been the guiding light behind robust strategies to allow rental businesses to inc...
Apr 21, 2019•36 min•Ep. 33
Welcome to part two of a very special mini-series in which Rob and Matt focus on investors, strategies, and people who’ve been successful in other areas of property. Today, we welcome Kim Raines, Founder of The Online Landlord. Kim is a property investor with ten years’ experience, having bought her first HMO at the age of just 23. She has since gone on to establish The Online Landlord, a local agent specialising in HMO management. In this special interview, Kim shares her wealth of knowledge ab...
Apr 14, 2019•53 min•Ep. 32
We are pleased to welcome Tej Singh, of the Tej Talks Podcast in this week’s episode of The Property Nomads Podcast. Rob hosts our guest to find out all about his career journey, his passions, and property. Tej has years of experience in recruitment and marketing, developing skills and knowledge that can be helpful to other property investors. Discover also, how stoicism, meditation and mindfulness helped him to be where he is right now. Through his podcast, Tej likes to showcase the underdogs’ ...
Apr 07, 2019•45 min•Ep. 31
Part one of a very special mini-series presented by The Property Nomads in which Rob and Matt will focus on investors, strategies and people who have been successful in property. Rob goes solo in this episode and welcomes today’s special guest; Jonathan Barker, founder of Truffull – a new portal designed to provide property investment opportunities to investors around the world. Truffull is the new go-to online property portal, designed specifically for investors and developers. Jonathan talks t...
Mar 31, 2019•53 min•Ep. 30
A mentor is one of the most important things to invest in to accelerate your growth. This is true in any industry, from personal training to property to finance – having a mentor can help you to develop, network and grow. Rob and Matt discuss the four C’s that every mentor should have: C ongruency, C ontracts, C redibility and C ommitment. Tune into our latest podcast to learn why each of these C’s are essential when finding the right mentor for you and your business. There is also a bonus ‘ C ’...
Mar 25, 2019•22 min•Ep. 29
In today’s episode of The Property Nomads Podcast, Matt goes solo to give you fantastic, proven techniques to eliminate your bad habits and install new good habits. Having positive habits will surely change how you view your career, your business, and your life in general. It becomes quicker to see positive outcomes when you have good habits. Remember: successful people have good habits and a daily routine in place, so time to start improving your habits now! Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit....
Mar 18, 2019•16 min•Ep. 28
GET OUT THERE AND MASTERMIND Matt and Rob are joined by very special guests in this latest episode of The Property Nomads Podcast! Mark and Alex are here for a live Mastermind session, covering a range of property challenges and issues. The support and positive relationships that come from a Mastermind group are clearly demonstrated throughout this highly entertaining and informative podcast. Once you've tuned in to this live and raw Mastermind session, you will be inspired to get out there, mee...
Mar 11, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 27
**IMPORTANT UPDATE** The Humber Landlords Association lost their case with Hull City Council in the recent judicial review over the changes to enforcement policy notices. Not an ideal result to say the least. The Humber Landlords Association will now more than likely appeal the decision from which that result will be final. We are disappointed with the outcome for various reasons. 1) It can set quite a dangerous precedence up and down the country if councils are able to go straight to serving fo...
Mar 08, 2019•6 min•Ep. 26
VISION AND FAILURE - LESSONS IN BUSINESS FROM THE FYRE FESTIVAL ‘The vision of the people was fantastic, it was a niche and nobody else was doing it, but it was an epic failure’ The Fyre festival was created by an entrepreneur who created the concept of building the most exclusive music festival in existence but it never lived up to its billing. In this episode, Rob goes solo to explore the reasons why this festival failed and how we, as business people (property) can learn from the problems to ...
Mar 04, 2019•14 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, Rob and Matt provide insight from their personal experience to answer a question from one of our listeners; "Should you invest first or travel first?" With both Rob and Matt boasting extensive travel experience between them, both prior to building their investment portfolio, your hosts look back on their experiences to determine how it has impacted them and their life choices moving forward. If you have the travel bug inside you but are stuck in the predicament of whether you tr...
Feb 25, 2019•52 min•Ep. 24
This episode sees Matt and Rob providing a very honest viewpoint on the realities of being involved with property on a day-to-day basis. They discuss the importance of having a plan in place and the right mindset. If you are new to property or are already on your way, this podcast will provide invaluable advice. Sign Up For MSOPI Here: https://bit.ly/msopi-nomad KEY TAKEAWAYS Don’t get emotionally involved If it doesn’t work from a business standpoint and the numbers don’t add up, however much y...
Feb 18, 2019•29 min•Ep. 23
