Mark and Caroline Winship take the helm of the ship today to discuss all things Serviced Accommodation, including the six best qualities that make it a focal part of their property investing strategy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Owning an SA portfolio in many locations around the country essentially means that you can travel for free and reside in the properties when visiting certain areas. Serviced accommodation investments give you the opportunity to investigate and support other local business - all in the...
Jan 23, 2023•25 min•Ep. 109
This week, Caroline Claydon talks about the importance of self-care, why we should recognise ourselves as our most important asset, and why a regular injection of positivity and encouragement is vital in optimising our success. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many investors forget that property is only a tool that generates income. We are, in fact, the most important component in our business and we need to take care of ourselves. Always be kind to yourself, and look after yourself. See yourself as a tool that ne...
Jan 09, 2023•22 min•Ep. 107
Mark Winship is joined by Caroline Claydon and Ryan Rogers, to discuss investing in Scotland - from the many attractive opportunities that can be had north of the border, as well as the key differences you need to be aware of when it comes to maximising your profits and investment potential. KEY TAKEAWAYS There is a dramatic rise in uniformity between properties in Scotland, but there is also a marked demand for social housing. Investing in flats and apartments can mean solid rental returns. Gaz...
Dec 12, 2022•33 min•Ep. 106
Mark Winship talks to Gemma Russell, who is new to property investing, but who is taking the sector by storm with a clever blend of serviced accommodation, flip deals and buy to let strategies. Gemma talks about the power of confidence and the art of talking to people, as well as the value of mentorship and education when it comes to generating life-changing results. KEY TAKEAWAYS You can never really prepare yourself for how tiring the property journey can be. However, the results make the effo...
Dec 05, 2022•54 min•Ep. 105
Mark Winship is joined by Asaad Tariq to discuss the pros and cons in investing in industrial warehouse and storage space strategy - a strategy that is extraordinarily niche, but which if handled correctly can prove incredibly successful. KEY TAKEAWAYS The industrial market is one of the most bulletproof around, and is affected way less than residential in many cases. This alone makes it a powerful strategy. With the rise of eCommerce and the shift in the way we shop for goods, there has been an...
Nov 28, 2022•37 min•Ep. 104
Mark Winship is joined by Sarah Blaney, for a discussion all about hotels, and the ups and downs of this exciting property strategy, as well as operational challenges, and what they both love about playing "real life Monopoly" KEY TAKEAWAYS Quality means the world in hotel investing strategy. Repeat business is essential in creating a concern that runs almost automatically, plus it saves on the time you'll have to spend in attracting new clients. In order to get the best out of any property stra...
Nov 21, 2022•43 min•Ep. 103
Mark Winship is joined once more by Jerry Alexander, to discuss the complex issue of risk management - how it can manifest itself in property, and how the ways we manage it can play a huge role in how we choose to invest. KEY TAKEAWAYS Too many people look at risk too simplistically. It is a complex issue and needs a broad perspective. We need to step back and see how the multifaceted aspects of risk can trickle down to other areas. When we take a risk, sometimes it opens up new pathways in whic...
Nov 14, 2022•47 min•Ep. 102
For this special 100th edition of This Property life, Mark Winship is joined by Michelle Wales, who talks about the concept of momentum and the role it plays in property investment, and how powerful it is in achieving success in your investing journey. ANNOUNCEMENT TIME: The news you’ve all been waiting for. To celebrate the release of our podcast’s 100th episode we are running an extremely exclusive competition. You have the opportunity to win a life changing prize. One that will help you creat...
Nov 07, 2022•37 min•Ep. 101
Mark Winship is joined by James D'Souza to talk about the most common reasons or blocks that prevent people from making progress towards their property goals. We've also got a special announcement regarding our 100th episode, which will be airing on the 7th November - stay tuned for your chance to win two free tickets to the Property Wealth System 3 Day Intensive Property Training Programme - a prize worth £2000! KEY TAKEAWAYS Some people like the idea of property, but when they try it, or learn...
Oct 31, 2022•35 min•Ep. 100
Mark Winship and Caroline Claydon discuss the art of outsourcing, including which tasks should be outsourced in life and business, how to recruit and train a great virtual assistant, and how to buy back time in your life by changing your mindset towards routine tasks. KEY TAKEAWAYS No one is naturally comfortable with outsourcing at the beginning. As human beings, we are a little untrusting that anyone else can do as good a job as we can. Learning to outsource efficiently is the best way of buyi...
Oct 23, 2022•40 min•Ep. 99
Mark Winship is joined by Andrea Carrington and James Horgan, to talk about your own home and the important role that it can play in helping you to achieve your property investment goals. KEY TAKEAWAYS Making sure that you stay abreast of the many strategies at hand in property, is crucial to utilising the right method at the right time. Using bridging loans can often be quite expensive. Freeing up equity in your own home means a far cheaper way of raising the finance you need to complete a deal...
Oct 16, 2022•31 min•Ep. 98
Mark Winship is joined by Ryan Rogers, to talk about why there's no need to panic in the wake of the Conservative mini-budget, as well as advice to investors about how best to proceed in the current market without being too distracted by the chaos created by the media. KEY TAKEAWAYS When upheavals occur in the market, it's always wise to stop and wait for the ensuing chaos to die down before making any rash decisions. Often, we discover that the panic is just that, and things aren't as bad as th...
Oct 09, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 97
The show returns, and in this episode Mark Winship talks to Gill and Darren Green, to tell us all about their latest commercial investment project - everything from they raised the necessary finance and the strategies involved, to how the project progressed from the start. KEY TAKEAWAYS Choosing the correct area is essential, especially when it comes to commercial development. It's about identifying a need and supplying a commercial solution for that area. One of the defining characteristics tha...
Oct 02, 2022•56 min•Ep. 96
Mark Winship and his wife, Caroline, discuss their latest venture together - a hotel development - and the many insights and nuggets of wisdom they've accumulated through taking the project from the deal stage to operation. KEY TAKEAWAYS Harnessing the power of a team is essential in getting the best from a deal. Other people have strengths that all add up to a more efficient, powerful force for each deal you make. You always achieve more if you do your due diligence before you embark on a deal....
Aug 14, 2022•48 min•Ep. 95
This week, the team present a very special audio version of a Facebook Live Event from 2021, in which Rick Blaney talks to Chris O'Hare about a broad range of property investing-related topics, with questions submitted live from an audience keen to hear the answers. KEY TAKEAWAYS If you're a driven person, then nothing on earth will stop you from achieving your goals. Property investing allows you to create life on your own terms. In property it's wise to have a "why" - a purpose that pushes you...
Jul 24, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 94
This week, Mark Winship revisits his conversation with Alex and Blair Collie, a father-and-son team who operate Barras Property, with a particular focus on Rent-To-Buy, and how this strategy has taken them to new heights in 2020. Alex and Blair also discuss the many highlights of working as a family unit, and how to combat negativity on social media. KEY TAKEAWAYS Many enter the world of property investment in the hopes of providing some sort of nest egg for the future. Property is one of the su...
Jul 17, 2022•34 min•Ep. 93
This week, Caroline Claydon and her husband Nick, take the reins of the podcast to discuss the all-important question of how best to work together as a couple, especially in the high-pressure world of property investing, and how best to ensure that your relationship survives the many challenges you may find along the way. KEY TAKEAWAYS A relationship with your partner is one thing, but a working relationship with your partner is something entirely different. There are things you can't possibly k...
Jul 10, 2022•33 min•Ep. 92
With so many varying opinions about the property market, it can be difficult to know when exactly to take the leap and start investing. In this episode Mark Winship is joined by Caroline Claydon to bust the myths, and discuss the best time for you to start on your property journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS Recessions and crashes are often the product of the media themselves. By instilling a negative belief in the populace, they cause the problems to occur. The worst time to buy isn't when prices are rising...
Jul 03, 2022•25 min•Ep. 91
Mark Winship is joined by property investor and developer, Rob Ravilious, to discuss the fascinating projects he's been working on, and the inspiring journey of his story so far in the world of property investing. KEY TAKEAWAYS We can't possibly know everything, so surrounding yourself with the right people - your power team - can enhance your strengths and patch your weaknesses. Finding the right balance in life is essential to happiness and productivity. If you lose sight of your "why" then it...
Jun 26, 2022•40 min•Ep. 90
Mark Winship is joined by Alan Cadden from Cavetta Consulting, to discuss the all-important topic of capital allowances. Many view tax information as somewhat dry, but as Mark and Alan explain, the amount of money you could be saving through capital allowances can often be staggering to investors. Listen as the "best kept secret in property" is discussed. KEY TAKEAWAYS Capital allowances apply to fixtures and fittings for commercial properties. HMRC are willing to give an allowance for anything ...
Jun 19, 2022•30 min•Ep. 89
Caroline Claydon talks to Dr Ana Attlee, who stumbled upon property as a way to save the planet, and who used investment to leave her job just five months later! While juggling motherhood and building a business on the side, Dr Ana built an impressive portfolio of properties, and in today's show, Ana talks about how she overcame her lack of self-confidence, and used the guidance of others to help propel herself upwards in both business and property. KEY TAKEAWAYS Success comes through commitment...
Jun 05, 2022•39 min•Ep. 87
Mark Winship is joined by Michelle Wales to talk about all things staging and interior design, and how you can add value to any property through careful use of design sensibilities and deliberate arrangements. Ina competitive market, it's vital that you find ways to make your properties stand out, and in this episode, the team tell you exactly how to do it! KEY TAKEAWAYS Making your property look more attractive will enable any of your chosen strategies to work, from direct sale aims to rentals ...
May 22, 2022•31 min•Ep. 85
Mark Winship is joined by Chris O'Hare and Natalie D'Souza, to bust one of the most longstanding myths in property: that making money in the field is "easy". As the team discuss, the property market can often be beset by those wishing to give a false impression of the rewards on offer, but armed with the right knowledge and education, it can be simple to spot the real opportunities and make your mark! KEY TAKEAWAYS The best route into property investing is to cut out the promises, the noise and ...
May 15, 2022•30 min•Ep. 84
Mark Winship is joined by Andrea Carrington, to talk about skyrocketing energy bills, how the new cost of them could directly impact your property investing strategy, and how you can best mitigate them in order to keep your cashflow on an even keel. KEY TAKEAWAYS As landlords, we should always try to mitigate the costs of energy in our properties, and always try to keep on top of costs and expenses where possible. Putting rents up to counter the effects of energy rises is a reasonable solution, ...
May 08, 2022•24 min•Ep. 83
Mark Winship is joined by Caroline Claydon, to shatter the myth that you should only ever invest in property for capital growth. Mark and Caroline talk about why these beliefs may be outdated in the world of today, and why other considerations should be taken in to account. KEY TAKEAWAYS The traditional wisdom suggests that money can only be made in property through achieving capital growth, but there are many more strategies out there now that can provide long-term passive income, which in many...
May 01, 2022•27 min•Ep. 82
Mark Winship is joined by Jill Green, to talk about mindset, mental strength, and why breaking out of your comfort zone might just unlock the key to impactful and lasting success in your property journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS We must be open to new challenges and start become comfortable with being more uncomfortable. If we resist change then we grow far more slowly. If you stay in your comfort zone, you won't do anything. We must remember that taking the leap into property is a step outside of our com...
Apr 24, 2022•40 min•Ep. 81
Mark Winship is joined by Jerry Alexander to discuss the all-important topic of which property strategy is best to use at the start of your investing journey. KEY TAKEAWAYS The amount of strategies available can be daunting at first, but if we carefully boil down our own limits, and examine our goals, the natural choice presents itself. If you spread yourself too thin, it can be a costly mistake. Focus on one strategy to begin with - refine it - and then experiment with more. Always remember tha...
Apr 17, 2022•28 min•Ep. 80
This week, Mark Winship introduces another deal diary, this time focussing upon a Rent-To-Serviced Accommodation project, the insights of which could well inspire those out there who wish to make an income from property, but who don't necessarily have a great deal of money to invest. KEY TAKEAWAYS Rent-to-SA is essentially a Rent-To-Rent strategy where a property is rented from a private landlord for a sum each month. This property is then operated as serviced accommodation. The Rent-to-SA allow...
Apr 10, 2022•26 min•Ep. 79
Mark Winship is joined by Jordan Kynoch to discuss the issue of saturated markets. Many in the mainstream media are proclaiming that certain markets are now saturated, and in this episode, Mark and Jordan discuss what this means from an investor point of view, how to stand out in a market, and how to diversify your portfolio to mitigate against the risks of changing conditions. KEY TAKEAWAYS Market saturation is a buzz-phrase that puts many off when it comes to investment areas. But there are al...
Apr 03, 2022•29 min•Ep. 78
Mark Winship talks to Jodie Vickery, who only started investing in property at the end of 2021, but who has since then successfully begun to build a mighty property empire. Jodie discusses the importance of routine and productivity, how to be creative with your direct-to-vendor strategy, and how commitment to action can produce extraordinary results. KEY TAKEAWAYS Property investing is a route to security. Investing in the bricks and mortar of property is one of the safest bets we can make with ...
Mar 27, 2022•37 min•Ep. 77
