This week we are joined by 20-year-old Josh Tracey who took on his first investment property at the age of just 16. That's remarkable enough in itself, but in addition, it was an impressive 13-bed house. From an early age Josh was involved in property through family investment projects. He caught the bug and his enthusiasm is contagious. We talk to him about what he does and how he does it, and how property helps him with his true passion. You can contact Josh through the usual channels on FaceB...
Aug 17, 2020•46 min
In this week's episode we are joined by property self-build expert Mike Cruickshank, who is talking about 'New Builds' and what investors can learn from self-build principles. Mike discusses in depth with Michelle his reasons for the self-build approach, how he started and his dream plot. He also offers up some hints and tips for you, if you like the idea of venturing into new builds! https://selfbuildsuccess.krtra.com/t/vyZLCrwEulYf To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, h...
Aug 10, 2020•34 min
This week we are joined by Phillip Saunders, who talks about his serviced accommodation business. In addition to apartments in and around Manchester and the Peak District, he has some glamping units. Indeed, he started his whole serviced accommodation journey with a second-hand yurt! In this episode we discuss how this unique model makes great use of the rent-to-rent strategy, how lockdown has affected it, and how he plans to recover now that restrictions are lifting. You can contact Phil via em...
Aug 03, 2020•32 min
In this episode we are joined by Jerome Roith, founder of the Carrington Group, a company that specialises in land acquisition. In a very open conversation, Jerome and Michelle talk in depth about strategies and means to acquire land without planning consent, with minimal risk. We also talk through the planning stages and process and how you can you can develop a site purchased without planning. Find out more about Jerome and the Carrington Group on https://www.carringtongroupltd.co.uk/. To pick...
Jul 27, 2020•39 min
In this episode we are joined by the incredibly knowledgeable Mike Bristow of CrowdProperty. Mike talks to Michelle in depth about peer-to-peer lending and how it enables speed, ease and certainly of funding for your development projects when they are approved. The idea behind this concept is matching supply and demand of capital. Even new investors can benefit from this funding source as CrowdProperty provide plenty of support and guidance along the way. Check out https://www.crowdproperty.com/...
Jul 21, 2020•58 min
Bernadette and Ian Lloyd share their story this week, about how they gave up the rat race of corporate life and traded their stressful salaries for the challenge of growing their portfolio. Having achieved their goals they are now able to travel the world, design their ideal lifestyle and manage their own schedule. In this episode Bernadette and Ian tell us about one of their latest deals involving the purchase of three separate blocks of flats as part of a single deal. They talk openly about th...
Jul 13, 2020•37 min
This week we are joined by Imogen Cook, who talks about how she moved her business organically into supporting property investors and developers through providing them with VAs (Virtual Assistants). If you are hands-on and trying to juggle every aspect of your property business and struggling with time ... if you have ever wondered whether you might benefit from working with a VA ... if would like to know more about what a VA could do for you ... then this is an episode for you! Imogen talks in ...
Jul 07, 2020•53 min
In this week's podcast we are joined by Rob Jones, as we talk to him about how he has remained positive, adapted as necessary and how his property business has thrived during the COVID-19 outbreak! He explains how he has maintained his portfolio, his sourcing business, and seen deals through to fruition during this period. He also offers up some tips on taking the time to adapt and strengthen your own business as a result of lockdown, essentially doing a review and possibly an overhaul before we...
Jul 01, 2020•41 min
In this week's podcast we are joined by Shaun Brown who talks openly about how he has successfully invested in the UK whilst living in Sweden. He discusses his reasons for taking this step, the challenges he has overcome and the team of people he needed to build up to make it all work. This is a fantastic podcast for anyone who is wondering how to go about investing in a country outside of their residence. You can contact Shaun via... Email: Shaun.brown@telia.com or LinkdIn: http://linkedin.com/...
Jun 22, 2020•41 min
In this week's episode we are joined by Kiran Patel from Venture Finance UK as we discuss venture finance and lending in the current climate. Kiran delves into the detail and reassures us that commercial finance is still very much available. Offering a FREE initial consultation, you can contact Kiran on 07967 679786 or email kiran@venturefinanceuk.com. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free.
Jun 16, 2020•37 min
In this episode we talk to David Rumford about the development opportunities he sees in the current and short term market, and how to structure your deals so that you don’t lose out if you face a worst case scenario. Understanding how to stack a deal while factoring in a potential drop in value and ensuring you have multiple viable exit strategies is absolutely key in the current climate. To pick up your FREE copy of Your Property Network magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free...
Jun 01, 2020•28 min
Tim Matcham, author, speaker and coach, talks to us about how he has raised over £3 million in private finance. He outlines the lessons he has learned - sometimes the hard way - and has an honest chat with host Michelle Cairns about how to navigate working with investors in the current climate when you have opportunities that offer great returns. If you have ever wondered how people attract private investors to work with them, then this podcast is for you. Find out more: https://www.propertyfina...
May 22, 2020•32 min
Wills, Trusts and Power of Attorney. Have you set yours up yet? If not then now is as good a time as any to tick this off your to do list. John Ireland, a familiar face on the property circuit, talks to us about the importance of making a will, how having a Power of Attorney for both your health and financial affairs is crucial and finally looks at Trusts and setting up your estate so that you retain more control and protect your wealth. John's energy and passion for his business makes this an e...
May 11, 2020•31 min
Merilee Karr, chair of the UK Short-Term Accommodation Association [STAA] and CEO of UnderTheDoormat talks to us about how the short term rental industry has been devastatingly affected by the Covid-19 crisis. She shares how her company has navigated the last few weeks since the bookings began to drop off and Online Travel Agents began refunding thousands of pounds of allocated bookings. We look at what she has put in place to weather the storm and practical plans to keep the business afloat. Wi...
May 01, 2020•39 min
In this podcast, we interview Neil Chaudhuri, previously a professional golfer, now a full time property investor and top five performer of Simon Zutshi's Mastermind 25. Neil answers one of property investors' most frequently asked questions: what is the best way to maximise the end value of a property or project when your strategy is to refinance? We discuss with Neil the ways you can set yourself up with the best chance of those high valuations, right from the beginning before you even purchas...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 2 min
In this podcast we chat to husband and wife team Tom and Phillipa Charrier who have very specific criteria in mind when they buy their student HMOs. We discuss how important it is - now more than ever during the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions - that a rental property is not just an income-producing asset ... It's also someone's home. Some of the criteria you may naturally look for yourself but others are perhaps taken for granted and easily overlooked. Listen to this podcast and find out more ab...
Apr 14, 2020•46 min
Are you struggling to home school the children while trying to work from home? This week's guest is Shareen Ellahi, a primary school teacher who runs a successful property business with her husband. Together, they are now finding a new way of living and working all under one roof. With the government restrictions now well under way, many parents are finding the challenge of coping with the immediate and full time needs of their children while trying to manage their businesses from home. Work lif...
Apr 03, 2020•49 min
Have you ever wanted to know more about Deal Sourcing? Valter Pontes has an established and incredibly successful Deal Sourcing background, and this month shares with us his ultimate secrets and tips for negotiating profitable deals. He talks about how to position yourself to buyers and just as importantly to sellers, as well as explaining the principles behind packaging deals. He helps break down what you need to be doing to achieve success, and also shares his must-reads with us. If you are in...
Mar 27, 2020•42 min
Keep calm and carry on... During all this uncertainty and fear that surrounds each and everyone of us, the team at YPN are joining forces with various people to help us through these times with podcasts that are full of words of encouragement, motivation and advice to help us all. This isn't just for property people, these are a series of special podcasts to help reassure and focus us on whats important and how we can unite at this time. To start us off, we are delighted to have been joined by t...
Mar 21, 2020•39 min
Seasoned investor Gillie Barlow joins us on this episode, and her passion for property is reflected in her drive to help others succeed in their Serviced Accommodation businesses. We talk about creative strategies for growing your business and ways of acquiring properties with little, if any, of your own money, amongst a whole host of other things. Gillie's knowledge is priceless and her passion is contagious - this podcast is not to be missed. Gillie can be reached in the following ways: e: gil...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 16 min
This month we are joined by the incredibly knowledgable Richard Evans to discuss serviced accommodation, and the corporate lets model in particular. If you are thinking about getting into this business or just want to find out more about SA, this podcast is packed with useful advice and guidance. Richard is also the regular specialist on YPN's specialised Total Serviced Accommodation webinar programme and Facebook group. If you are interested in finding out more search TotalSa on Facebook or ema...
Mar 02, 2020•30 min
How do you decide which is the best strategy for a property when there is more than one option? Mark Poole has a PhD in Mathematics and is full-time in property after being a change management consultant with over 20 years' experience. In this podcast, among other things, Mark talks about a tool he uses called the 'Decision Tree'. This is about expected values and the concept of probability and he explains how you can apply it to make smarter and more profitable decisions in your own property in...
Feb 17, 2020•49 min
In this episode, we explore the world of commercial property with experienced commercial investor Dan Taylor. With a background in both property and business, Dan is directing his skills in commercial property to help re-generate local areas by transforming some of the empty shells on our local high streets. Dan explains the opportunities and challenges of commercial property to help you decide whether this is an investment strategy for you. He also talks about his own approach within this secto...
Feb 03, 2020•52 min
In our second podcast this month, we are joined by Chris Peel who talks about his early desire for financial freedom and to escape the corporate handcuffs. This interview with Chris is not to be missed if you want to get out of the rat race. It's packed with hints, tips and inspiration for breaking free of the 9-5. Whether you are stuck in a rut or just starting out, Chris's story is sure to inspire you. Chris is also offering you the chance to go along to a FREE 3 hour training session with him...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 7 min
This month we are joined by the sensational Callum Clark whose journey from travel to property to living in a Chateau in the south of France is nothing short of inspirational. Callum's passion and drive is contagious and if anyone is going to inspire you to make 2020 your best year yet, it's him! He talks about his mindset, vision, passion and what drives him and his journey to today where he lives in the beautiful setting of the South of France! To pick up your FREE copy of the magazine, head o...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 12 min
We finish the year with a chat to YPN's very own Raj Beri who every month reviews a book for the magazine. In this episode, he shares his insights and the what's what of property books. In this episode Raj shares with us his must read books and why - and what to read over the festive season. So if you are looking for your next read or want to know how best to learn from books to help your success in property, this is a great podcast to listen to! To pick up your FREE copy of the magazine, head o...
Dec 16, 2019•44 min
In this episode, we are joined by the inspiring and empowering Rupal Patel, co-founder of the Blue Infinity Property Group and founder of Entreprenora. Rupal talks to Michelle and Angharad about her passion for women fulfilling their potential in both property and business. This is a compelling and motivational message, particularly for any women who have perhaps lost their passion or direction. Alternatively, if you are in a business, like property, that people view as 'different' or 'challengi...
Dec 01, 2019•58 min
In this week's Podcast episode, we are joined by Jesse Taylor of ForTheLandlords.com, as we delve deep into the rumours of the death of buy-to-lets! We expose the truth. And we also go into detail about how Jesse manages his impressive portfolio - he shares lots of hints and tips about managing your investments and your target market. To pick up your FREE copy of the magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/free You can get in touch with Jesse by visiting www.forthelandlords.com or w...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 8 min
In this episode we are joined by regular YPN columnist Jacquie Edwards who is without doubt the 'go to girl' when it comes to systemising your property business. Jacquie talks in depth about the types of systems and processes you need to manage your property business. She also discusses the value of your time and how to manage this precious resource. This is a must-listen for anyone who needs to be better organised in their business. Jacquie offers plenty of useful hints and tips that you can im...
Nov 01, 2019•44 min
We are delighted to have our very own Michelle Cairns on this month's episode to talk about her own personal property journey. Michelle speaks openly and honestly about her drive to work as a teacher, but how wanting a more sustainable and financially free future for herself led her to make a leap of faith into property. Michelle is an amazing example of how hard work and dedication pays off and is well on her way to creating a diversified and profitable property portfolio. This episode is not t...
Oct 14, 2019•46 min
