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This Property Life Podcast

This Property Lifeβ€’thispropertylife.co.uk
This Property Life is the podcast that cuts through the noise in the property world.

Hosted by Sarah and Nick, we share honest conversations, real-life stories, and practical insights from active investors across the UK. Whether you're starting out or scaling up, you'll find inspiration, knowledge and community hereβ€”without the hype.

πŸŽ™οΈWeekly episodes

🏘️ Real investors, real journeys

πŸ’‘ Actionable tips for every stage of your property journey



Want to connect with other investors in real life? Join the Community

Join our growing community with regular in-person & online networking events and exclusive online support. Find out more at www.thispropertylife.co.uk

The world of property investing can be incredibly rewardingβ€”but it can also feel lonely, confusing, and overwhelming at times. Whether you're just starting out or deep into your journey, you’ve probably had moments where you wished you had someone to ask, a sounding board, or a place to stay informed and inspired.

That’s exactly why we created the This Property Life Community.



What Is the This Property Life Community?

It’s more than just a network. This is a space built by property investors, for property investors. A supportive, non-hypey, real-world community designed to help you grow your knowledge, connections, and confidence in all things property.


1. Monthly Online Meets, Networking and Expert-Led Content

Every month, join live networking featuring:

  • Market updates, compliance, finance & what you MUST know as an investor
  • Real investor case studies breaking down what’s working now
  • Deep dives into trends impacting property
  • Specialist panel guests leading networking rooms
  • Open Q&A sessions where you can ask your burning questions
  • Business Networking, success is a team sport.

Miss a network session? All sessions are recorded so you can watch on your schedule.



2. In-Person Networking Events

Discounted Membership ticket prices for in person events.

Meet the team and fellow investors face-to-face and do business with each other, help & inspire each other. These events feature:

  • Inspiring guest speakers on topics like HMOs, finance, marketing, and development
  • Ample time to build authentic relationships with like-minded people

No sales pitches β€” just genuine networking in a friendly, relaxed environment.

Locations alternate between the north and south.


3. Exclusive WhatsApp Community

Stay connected and supported 24/7 in our private WhatsApp group:

  • Ask quick questions and get advice from peers and hosts
  • Share wins and challenges for encouragement and insight



4. Member-Only Content Hub

Access a growing library of premium content, including:

  • Video recordings of all Zoom calls and past events
  • Bonus interviews and masterclasses with property experts



Special Membership Offer

Try the TPL Community FREE for 2 months with no obligation. Experience all these benefits firsthand, including access to live Zoom calls, the WhatsApp group, the content hub, and an invitation to our next in-person event. After your free trial, membership continues at just Β£35 per month β€” cancel anytime, no contracts, no fuss.

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Episodes

Building a Property Portfolio in Expensive Areas Without Capital for Beginners with Susannah Cole

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life , host Sarah Blaney sits down with the dynamic and experienced Susannah Cole , founder of The Good Property Company Ltd. Known for her straight-talking style and strategic mindset, Susannah shares how she built a successful property portfolio in one of the UK's most expensive mar...

Jul 16, 2025β€’35 min

How UK Property Investors Use Cheeky Offers and Credibility to Secure Below Market Deals

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life , Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon get into the art of making cheeky property offers without damaging relationships with agents or vendors. They explore how to balance assertive negotiation with credibility and rapport, sharing stories from their own experiences as property investor...

Jul 09, 2025β€’30 min

The Shiny Penny Trap for Property Investors to Avoid Burnout and Master Cashflow with Murat Haykir

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life , host Sarah Blaney is joined by the straight-talking and insightful Murat Haykir , Co-Founder of Moorview Property. Mo shares the candid story of how he and his business partner jumped headfirst into every property strategy you can think of, from HMOs and SA to developments and lettings, bef...

Jul 02, 2025β€’49 min

Property Viewing Tactics for Real Estate Investors to Access Off-Market Deals through Agent Rapport

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life , co-hosts Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon dig into the often-overlooked but critical stage of property investing: viewings. Whether you're brand new or have dozens of deals under your belt, this conversation breaks down exactly what you should be doing before, during, and after a ...

Jun 25, 2025β€’35 min

How Investors Buy Auction Deals Without Bidding by Using Pre & Post-Sale Tactics – Simon Duckworth

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life , host Sarah Blaney sits down with Simon Duckworth , Director at Triangle Property Solutions , to explore his journey from a corporate career to building a purpose driven property business. Simon shares how his strategic mindset, planning expertise, and desire for more autonomy l...

Jun 18, 2025β€’42 min

Renters Rights Bill for UK Landlords to Avoid Β£7000 Fines and Advance Rent Ban with Suzanne Smith

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life, host Sarah Blaney interviews Suzanne Smith, founder of The Independent Landlord, discussing critical updates in the property sector, including EPC regulations and the Renters' Rights Bill. Suzanne shares her extensive legal expertise and practical landlord experience, providing insights ...

Jun 11, 2025β€’1 hr 4 min

Letting Agent Secrets for Property Investors to Find High Demand Areas and Avoid Costly Traps

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life , Sarah and Nick take listeners behind the scenes of how they approach a brand-new investment area.The duo offers a refreshingly practical and experience-driven guide for anyone venturing into a new property market. From clarifying strategy to speaking with locals, Sarah and Nick...

Jun 04, 2025β€’26 min

Top VA Mistakes Property Investors Make with Culture, Systems & Ghosting Fixes with Cristina Osborne

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life , host Sarah Blaney sits down with Cristina Osborne, virtual assistant expert, property investor, and founder of The Property VA to explore the hidden pitfalls of hiring VAs in the property industry. With a background in both property investing and sourcing VAs from the Philippin...

May 28, 2025β€’46 min

Top Airbnb Strategies for Hosts to Beat the Market with Wellness and Land Deals with Phil Saunders

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode, we sit down with Phil Saunders , a property investor and the founder of Saunders Property Solutions Ltd. , to explore his path from construction into real estate entrepreneurship. Phil shares how his background in trades shaped his business acumen and why he transitioned from doing the work himself to build...

May 21, 2025β€’48 min

How To Buy Entire Property Portfolios to Scale Fast Using BMV & Vendor Finance with Angie Nicholls

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Sarah sits down with Angie Nicholls, director at KPA Property and seasoned portfolio investor to explore the reality behind large-scale property acquisitions. Business mind, decades of experience, and a passion for people-first investing, Angie breaks down the creative strategies that turn complex portfolio deals int...

May 14, 2025β€’41 min

Is Buy-to-Let Dead? How UK Property Investors Can Still Succeed in 2025 with Tom Dylan

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” Is buy-to-let truly dead? In this week’s episode, Sarah welcomes seasoned investor Tom Dylan, director of Great Northern Property Company, to unpack the truth behind the current property headlines. With over a decade of experience and a portfolio in Greater Manchester, Tom offers a practical yet optimistic take on wh...

May 07, 2025β€’45 min

Builder Vetting Tips Property Developers Must Use to Prevent Major Project Delays & Financial Losses

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode, Nick and Caroline Claydon, Director at Archibald Marckay Group Ltd. get into a candid conversation about the realities of working with builders in property development. With years of experience and plenty of lessons learned, they share the honest truth, from rogue traders to costly mistakes, and how to safeguard...

Apr 30, 2025β€’50 min

HMOs, Mental Health, and Multi-Decade Leases: Ben Green’s Property Wake-Up Call

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this week’s episode, Nick Claydon sits down with long-time friend and social housing expert Ben Green to explore the complex, impactful world of supported living property strategy . With over a decade of experience navigating buy-to-lets, HMOs, commercial conversions, and now highly regulated supported living, Ben...

Apr 23, 2025β€’39 min

Discipline and Fitness Habits to Build Wealth Through Property with Luke Turner.

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this energizing episode, Nick Claydon sits down with entrepreneur and property investor Luke Turner , founder of T2Fit . Luke brings a unique perspective to the intersection of fitness and property, sharing how his background as a semi-professional footballer led him to build a thriving fitness business and how he leveraged th...

Apr 16, 2025β€’50 min

Reacting to the Diary of a CEO Wealth Debate: Class struggles, building a brand and bureaucracy

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life Podcast , host Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon explore how it can transform lives. They discuss why true wealth comes from controlling assets rather than just earning high salaries, highlighting powerful examples from business, entertainment, and sports. From Hollywood stars to leg...

Apr 09, 2025β€’33 min

Why The Wirral is the UK’s Most Overlooked Property Goldmine for Investors with Elaine Bailey

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of the guide today and master the Buy-to-Let market https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life Podcast , host Sarah Blaney is joined by property expert Elaine Bailey to discuss the property market in the Wirral, a thriving region in the Northwest of England. Elaine, a seasoned letting and estate agent, shares her insights into the demand for different types of ren...

Apr 02, 2025β€’36 min

Property Auction Secrets with director of Auction House Stuart Cooper

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of the guide today and master the Buy-to-Let market https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life , host Sarah Blaney sits down with Stuart Cooper, Director of Auction House North West, to break down everything you need to know about property auctions. They discuss why auctions are a key indicator of the property market, how to buy and sell successfully, and what common mista...

Mar 26, 2025β€’42 min

How Property Investors Can Overcome Fear and Achieve Financial Freedom with Pete Cohen

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of the guide today and master the Buy-to-Let market https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life , hosts Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon welcome Pete Cohen, a renowned mindset coach and business strategist. Pete brings a fresh perspective to the show, focusing on personal growth, resilience, and thriving in both property and life. They discuss the importance of mindse...

Mar 19, 2025β€’38 min

5 Must-Read Books for Property Investors to Build Wealth in 2025

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of the guide today and master the Buy-to-Let market https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life Podcast , hosts Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon discuss some of the most influential books that have shaped their journeys in property investing and personal development. They share insights from titles that have changed their perspectives, improved their business strategi...

Mar 12, 2025β€’43 min

How to Deal with Lenders Pulling out and Rebuilding your Property Business with Caroline

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-To-Let Hotspots guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life Podcast , host Nick Claydon is joined by guest, property investor Caroline Claydon, for an open and honest conversation about the tough realities of property investing. They share their recent financial and emotional struggles after a sudden lending issue threatened to derail t...

Mar 05, 2025β€’38 min

Buying a Home vs. Building a Property Portfolioβ€”Which One Creates Wealth Faster?

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-To-Let Hotspots guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspotsguide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life Podcast , host Sarah Blaney speaks with property investor Jordan Kynoch about a key dilemma faced by many,should you buy your own home first or start investing in property? Jordan shares his personal journey, starting his property portfolio at 23 before ever owning his own home....

Feb 26, 2025β€’44 min

How to Build Wealth in Property While Keeping Your 9 to 5 with James Horgan

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-To-Let Hotspots guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspotsguide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life Podcast , Sarah Blaney chats with her fellow property investor, James Horgan. They discuss how James has successfully built a property portfolio while maintaining a demanding corporate job. James shares his journey, mindset shifts, and the practical strategies he’s used to creat...

Feb 19, 2025β€’32 min

Why Waiting Until Retirement to Build Wealth is a Losing Gam with Nick Claydon

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-To-Let Hotspots guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspotsguide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life Podcast , hosts Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon get into the realities of pensions and why many people are unknowingly sleepwalking into financial struggles in retirement. They discuss how traditional pensions may not be enough and property investment as a viable alternative for f...

Feb 12, 2025β€’43 min

Why Most Buy-To-Let advice is wrong and how to get 15% Yields in the UK Property Market in 2025

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-To-Let Hotspots guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life Podcast , hosts Nick Claydon and Sarah Blaney discussed property investment hotspots for 2025. But unlike the generic "go to Manchester" advice floating around, they break down how to find the right investment area for YOU. Nick and Sarah share their personal journeys, get into ho...

Feb 05, 2025β€’40 min

Why Co-Working Spaces Are the Best Investment Opportunity in the Remote Work Era

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-To-Let Hotspots guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€”β€” In this episode of This Property Life Podcast , hosts Nick Claydon and Sarah Blaney discuss the hotly debated topic of working from home versus the return to the office. Stemming from recent headlines, including Donald Trump’s stance on ending remote work, Nick and Sarah take a look at the implications for employe...

Jan 30, 2025β€’39 min

Why We Hate Property

For more information about our Property Training Business, Property Wealth System, Click HERE: https://propertywealthsystem.co.uk/ev.. . For FREE 1 Hour Training, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinar-page For Information about our 3 Day Property Workshop, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinarended The Ugly Side of Property: Common Frustrations Explored In this candid episode of This Property Life, hosts Caroline and Nick Claydon break from their usual positive tone to vent abo...

Dec 17, 2024β€’47 min

The Brutal Journey Of Property Investors

For more information about our Property Training Business, Property Wealth System, Click HERE: https://propertywealthsystem.co.uk/events For FREE 1 Hour Training, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinar-page For Information about our 3 Day Property Workshop, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinarended How to Find and Work with Investors to Grow Your Property Business In this episode of This Property Life, host Caroline Claydon delves into the intricacies of building relationships ...

Nov 11, 2024β€’46 min

The Hidden Negotiating Hacks Every Property Investor Should Know

For more information about our Property Training Business, Property Wealth System, Click HERE: https://propertywealthsystem.co.uk/events For FREE 1 Hour Training, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinar-page For Information about our 3 Day Property Workshop, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinarended In this episode of the Property Wealth podcast, hosts Caroline and Nick Claydon dive deep into the hidden hacks of property investment negotiation. They discuss why vendors may prefe...

Nov 05, 2024β€’1 hr

Our Top 5 Property Investment Mistakes

For more information about our Property Training Business, Property Wealth System, Click HERE: https://propertywealthsystem.co.uk/events For FREE 1 Hour Training, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinar-page For Information about our 3 Day Property Workshop, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinarended Property Investment Missteps: Lessons, Pitfalls, and Recovery Insights In this episode of This Property Life, hosts Nick Claydon and Caroline reflect on their 25-year journey in prop...

Oct 25, 2024β€’54 min

What Is Our Property Endgame? The Importance of Planning Your Exit

For more information about our Property Training Business, Property Wealth System, Click HERE: https://propertywealthsystem.co.uk/events For FREE 1 Hour Training, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinar-page For Information about our 3 Day Property Workshop, Click HERE: propertywealthsystem.co.uk/webinarended Navigating Property Investment: End Goals and Evolving Strategies In this episode of The Property Life podcast, hosts Nick and Caroline delve into their personal journey of property ...

Oct 15, 2024β€’45 minβ€’Ep. 172
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