This episode is a no-BS portfolio and business update — what's working, what's breaking, and what we're changing going into 2026.

What we cover:

• Real portfolio updates from Mawsley, Cotswolds and Swadlincote
• What actually rents fast vs what looks good on paper
• Lessons from being £70k over budget (and how it could've been avoided)
• Why we're restructuring our serviced accommodation businesses
• ZEN Management: what it is and why we're launching it
• Why New Year's resolutions are mostly a lie — and what to do instead
• Reducing expensive debt without killing momentum
• Getting clarity on A&L, P&L and forecasts (without accountant shock)
• Systemising businesses so they run without you
• Outsourcing when you think you can't afford to
• How we're planning to retain more assets and finish more projects

Our companies:

• ZEN Stays — £1.1m annual turnover through Serviced Accommodation
• ZEN Properties — £1m+ assets with £500k own equity
• ZEN Properties Podcast — real conversations on building cashflow + wealth through UK real estate

Sponsorship:

• This episode is brought to you by ZEN Properties.
• We develop and convert property across the UK.
• Investors earn 10-15% annual, asset-backed.
• Find out more: zenproperties.uk