Send us a text Mark Fitzgerald shares essential knowledge for building a successful serviced accommodation business, covering everything from legal considerations to marketing strategies and property selection criteria. • Serviced accommodation uses licensed agreements not ASTs, with new agreements needed every 28 days for stays over a month • Understanding your target market (contractors, tourists, families, government workers) is crucial for success • Short-term lets command significantly high...
Aug 21, 2025•22 min•Ep. 336
Send us a text The difference between property investment success and failure lies in your response to challenges and your commitment to consistent action. Mark Fitzgerald shares powerful insights on developing the mindset required to build a successful property business regardless of market conditions. • Maintaining momentum when facing roadblocks and challenges is crucial for long-term success • Many investors start with enthusiasm but quit at the first sign of difficulty • Consistency and per...
Aug 14, 2025•8 min•Ep. 335
Send us a text Rob Peters from Simple Fast Mortgage demystifies property auction financing and provides a comprehensive overview of current mortgage rates and financing options for UK and international investors. • Simple Fast Mortgage specializes in property finance strategy for UK and overseas investors • Rob brings 23 years of financial services experience and proper qualifications as a regulated advisor • Current residential mortgage rates hover around 4% with buy-to-let limited company rate...
Aug 07, 2025•36 min•Ep. 335
Send us a text Success in property investing requires focusing on personal growth, not just the workload. We must be patient and understand that building a property business takes time, not days or months. • Focus on the benefits and growth opportunities, not just the work • Push yourself out of your comfort zone by networking and making cold calls • Expect and accept disappointments as part of the journey • Journal your key learnings to track growth and create a valuable resource • Schedule tas...
Jul 31, 2025•10 min•Ep. 334
Send us a text Mark Fitzgerald explores the Renter's Right Bill and essential strategies for property investors to protect their investments amid changing legislation. • The Renter's Right Bill represents the biggest shake-up of the private rental sector in decades, expected to be implemented around October 2023 • Fixed-term tenancy agreements will be eliminated, with all contracts becoming periodic allowing tenants to give notice from day one • Section 21 "no-fault" evictions will be banned imm...
Jul 24, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 333
Send us a text Mark Fitzgerald shares expert strategies for sourcing property deals through estate agents by building relationships and communicating effectively. He explains how to overcome common obstacles when working with agents while maintaining strong professional connections. • Understanding that agents speak a different language than property investors • Explaining deals in basic terms agents understand • Ensuring agents know they will get paid and aren't being cut out • Working with ind...
Jul 17, 2025•12 min•Ep. 332
Send us a text Effective communication can make or break property investment deals, and mastering four key conversation techniques will help you build stronger relationships and achieve better results. • Become an active listener by giving speakers your full attention and truly understanding their perspective • Use appropriate facial expressions and non-verbal cues to show engagement • Adjust your tonality based on the conversation to show empathy or excitement • Pay attention to body language, ...
Jul 10, 2025•12 min•Ep. 331
Send us a text Success in property investing requires three fundamental rules: showing up consistently, learning from mistakes, and never quitting. These foundational principles separate those who achieve their goals from those who remain stuck in fear and self-doubt. • Show up and execute daily tasks, especially when you don't feel like it • Silence your inner critic (the "easy street voice") and strengthen your "boss voice" • Create 3-5 critical daily tasks that move you toward your goals • Un...
Jul 03, 2025•11 min•Ep. 330
Send us a text In this throwback episode, we revisit an inspiring conversation with Nigel Pinder, who shares how he went from corporate burnout to building a thriving serviced accommodation business— all while still working full-time in finance. Through property investing, he's found renewed purpose, improved mental health, and a path toward creating more time for his family. • Nigel's background includes a successful career in banking and finance spanning over 20 years • Mental health challenge...
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 329
Send us a text Mark Fitzgerald shares crucial insights on how property deal sourcers can distinguish themselves in a crowded market by building investor relationships before pitching properties. The key lies in asking strategic questions about investors' preferences, making notes, and specializing in specific property strategies rather than trying to source every type of deal available. • Stop trying to sell immediately and instead ask investors about their property criteria • Take notes during ...
Jun 19, 2025•8 min•Ep. 328
Send us a text In this throwback episode Mark Fitzgerald shares his journey from corporate manager to entrepreneur, outlining a practical 12-month strategy for leaving the 9-to-5 grind while building a sustainable business. Taking control of your financial and professional future requires careful planning, focused execution, and a shift in mindset. • Understanding your minimum financial needs is crucial before quitting your job • Calculate your "life balance" figure and practice living on it whi...
Jun 12, 2025•21 min•Ep. 327
Send us a text Confronting our deepest fears takes tremendous courage, especially when those fears are tied to financial security and self-worth. In this raw and unfiltered episode, Mark Fitzgerald pulls back the curtain on his personal journey from corporate burnout to property entrepreneurship, revealing the doubts and anxieties that nearly held him back from changing his life. After 16 years climbing the corporate ladder, Mark found himself trapped in the all-too-familiar hamster wheel—dreadi...
Jun 05, 2025•16 min•Ep. 326
Send us a text In this classic episode, Mark Fitzgerald unveils the Rent to Rent property strategy—perfect for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to generate income without buying property. This old favourite is packed with practical insights from Mark’s own journey, showing how you can create win-win relationships with landlords and build a successful property business from the ground up. Here’s what’s covered: • What Rent to Rent really is and why it works • Why HMOs are ideal for boosting profit...
May 29, 2025•26 min•Ep. 325
Send us a text Due diligence makes or breaks your serviced accommodation business. Without proper analysis, you're simply gambling with your investment capital and hoping for the best. Successful SA operators treat each property as its own business entity, requiring thorough market research and financial analysis. This means systematically tracking competitor properties and local hotels through detailed spreadsheets, monitoring price fluctuations month-by-month to understand seasonal variations ...
May 22, 2025•22 min•Ep. 324
Send us a text Throwback Thursday Episode – From Corporate Careers to Property Freedom: The Keys to Doors Journey In this Throwback Thursday feature, we’re revisiting one of the most impactful conversations on the show—an inspiring episode with Peter from Keys to Doors , who, alongside his partner Monica, carved a new life for themselves through property investing. Their journey didn’t begin with years of experience or a background in construction—it started with a book read on a beach during a ...
May 15, 2025•47 min
Send us a text Mark Fitzgerald shares proven strategies for attracting and working with property investors, providing a roadmap to securing funding for property deals and building trust-based investor relationships. • Transforming the mindset from "asking to borrow money" to "sharing investment opportunities" • Establishing clarity on your property strategy before approaching potential investors • Avoiding amateur mistakes like offering unrealistically high returns over short timeframes • Starti...
May 08, 2025•31 min•Ep. 322
Send us a text Due to high demand, we’re bringing this one back! This throwback episode is a fan favourite and one of the most downloaded from The Property Unleashed Podcast archives. Persuasion isn't just a business skill—it's the foundation of wealth creation in property entrepreneurship. When you can effectively communicate your vision, build genuine rapport, and influence others ethically, deals materialize that benefit everyone involved. Today's episode dives deep into the psychology of per...
May 01, 2025•16 min•Ep. 321
Send us a text Why do some people take action and succeed while others remain stuck despite having the same knowledge? This fascinating conversation with performance coach Dominic Bicheno uncovers the hidden psychological barriers that keep us from achieving our potential. After 18 years and over 10,000 coaching hours with 3,000+ business leaders, Dominic has identified the subconscious programming that sabotages success. He explains that while our conscious mind wants to achieve, our primitive ...
Apr 24, 2025•59 min•Ep. 319
Send us a text Throwback Thursday: How To Build A Six-Figure Serviced Accommodation Business with Graham Lindley This popular throwback episode of The Property Unleashed Podcast features Graham Lindley, who has built one of the most successful serviced accommodation businesses in his area—scaling to over 145 units and dominating his local market. Graham joins Mark Fitzgerald to share the full story of how he did it, what it really takes to build a high-performing SA business, and how you can do ...
Apr 17, 2025•25 min•Ep. 310
Send us a text The current property market in 2025 offers exceptional opportunities for investors who approach it professionally rather than casually. With many landlords exiting due to new legislation and rising interest rates, those who establish systemized businesses and focus on quality can thrive in this landscape. • Labour government's Renter's Right Bill is causing many landlords to exit the market • Property professionals with systems succeed where casual investors struggle • Low-capital...
Apr 10, 2025•8 min•Ep. 309
Send us a text Back by popular demand, this throwback episode is one of the most-loved and highly downloaded from The Property Unleashed archives. In this episode, Mark Fitzgerald dives deep into one of the most essential skills every successful property investor must master: deal sourcing. Whether you’re sourcing deals for your own portfolio or packaging them for other investors, knowing how to find, negotiate, and secure the right opportunities is the key to building a sustainable and profitab...
Apr 03, 2025•22 min•Ep. 308
Send us a text John Brogdon shares how he transformed from physiotherapist to property entrepreneur by building a successful service accommodation management business that delivers higher returns for landlords while preserving their valuable assets. • Started with a simple house-hack in 2014, letting rooms to professionals that covered mortgage and bills • Leveraged capital growth after 8 years to expand into service accommodation • Chose the management model over rent-to-rent for better risk pr...
Mar 27, 2025•47 min•Ep. 307
Send us a text Mark Fitzgerald discusses the critical mindset shift needed for successful property investing: removing personal emotions from business decisions. Maintaining emotional detachment allows investors to make objective choices, negotiate effectively, and know when to walk away from deals that no longer serve their business interests. • Emotional attachment to property deals often leads to poor decision-making • Inexperienced investors commonly become "motivated buyers" who accept unfa...
Mar 20, 2025•6 min•Ep. 306
Send us a text The new Renter's Right Bill is causing unnecessary panic in the property investment community about the future of rent-to-rent strategies. Mark Fitzgerald explains why this concern is misplaced and how properly structured rent-to-rent businesses will continue to thrive despite legislative changes. • Renter's Right Bill is changing ASTs from fixed-term to month-by-month rolling contracts • Many incorrectly claim this will kill rent-to-rent strategies • Professional rent-to-rent ope...
Mar 13, 2025•8 min•Ep. 305
Send us a text Navigating the complexities of managing a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) requires a sound understanding of compliance and tenant relations. An essential, yet often overlooked element of HMO management is the notice board—easily the most straightforward way to disseminate important information to tenants. This episode dives deep into what should be displayed on your HMO notice board, focusing on the core compliance documents required to keep your property safe and legal. We dis...
Mar 06, 2025•19 min•Ep. 304
Send us a text Discover the intricate world of deal sourcing in property investment through this immersive episode where we chat with Hav, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of SiteFinder. With an extensive background in the estate agency industry, Hav shares valuable insights, starting from his early career to his journey of building a powerful platform that connects deal sources with investors. He stresses the importance of compliance and how it is essential for establishing a reputable bu...
Feb 27, 2025•46 min•Ep. 303
Send us a text This episode emphasizes the importance of fire safety compliance for serviced accommodation providers, detailing essential measures such as conducting thorough fire risk assessments, installing reliable alarms, and maintaining clear escape routes. By prioritizing safety and implementing necessary fire precautions, hosts not only enhance guest security but also establish a responsible and trustworthy business reputation. • Importance of conducting thorough fire risk assessments • I...
Feb 20, 2025•17 min•Ep. 302
Send us a text The episode emphasizes the necessity of taking action rather than just absorbing knowledge in property investment. We discuss the fears holding individuals back, the importance of community support, and the need for persistence in transforming knowledge into success. • Discussing the action gap between knowledge and execution • Overcoming fears related to sales and marketing • The vital role of community support • Strategies for recognizing and doing good deals • The importance of...
Feb 13, 2025•15 min•Ep. 301
Send us a text The episode focuses on treating property investing as a structured business rather than a casual endeavor, emphasizing the importance of understanding key financial metrics crucial for maximizing profitability. Mark Fitzgerald discusses the various levels of property engagement, the six essential numbers every investor should track, and the necessity for systemization in creating a successful property business. • Importance of professionalism in property investing • Understanding ...
Feb 06, 2025•19 min•Ep. 300
Send us a text What if you could double your corporate wage in just eight months? Discover the innovative rent-to-rent strategies and serviced accommodation techniques that enabled me, Mark Fitzgerald, to do just that. This podcast episode of Property Unleashed is a treasure trove of insights for property entrepreneurs and those on a journey of personal development. Learn from my personal experiences as I reveal how selecting the right properties and establishing strong partnerships with landlor...
Jan 30, 2025•22 min•Ep. 299
