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Welcome to Episode 20 of the Property Developer Show Podcast! We sit down with Wendy Whittaker-Large, an award-winning HMO investor with over 25 years of experience in the property market. Wendy started her journey with student HMOs and has since developed 20+ HMOs, building a multi-million-pound property portfolio while raising a family and running an award-winning training business and being a powerful advocate for HMO Council Tax Reform.

Join us as Wendy shares her wealth of knowledge, from the early days of her property journey to her latest insights on the current state of the housing market.

In this episode:
- The current housing crisis: Wendy discusses why rents are rising and how government policies are affecting the housing market.
- The role of Government in housing: The government's role in housing development and what needs to change.
- Discovering the power of property investment: How Robert Kiyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad inspired Wendy to transform her life through property investing.
- HMO Council Tax Reform: Wendy recounts her experience leading a campaign to reform council tax for HMOs, and the importance of community involvement in effecting change.
- Lessons from 25 years in property: Wendy shares the challenges, surprises, and growth opportunities she’s encountered in her extensive career.
- Building resilience in business: The importance of stepping outside your comfort zone and developing the endurance to overcome unexpected challenges.
- Scaling an HMO Management Business: How Wendy and her team manage over 60 properties with more than 200 tenants.


Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with actionable insights and valuable advice for both seasoned property investors and those just starting out. Whether you're interested in the technical aspects of HMOs or the broader issues facing the housing market today, this episode has something for you.

Chapters:
00:00 Starting the Property Journey
00:31 The Challenges of Modern Property Investment
00:46 Upcoming Property Developer Show
01:12 Introducing Wendy Whittaker-Large
01:38 Wendy's Early Property Investments
03:44 Discovering Rich Dad, Poor Dad
04:34 Transition to HMOs
05:40 Building a Property Portfolio
11:59 The Impact of Government Regulations
20:04 The Importance of Education 
24:11 Negotiating Rent Prices
24:25 Impact of Rent Control
26:38 UK vs. Germany: Renting Culture
27:45 Challenges in Home Ownership
29:29 Government's Role in Housing Market
36:36 Council Tax and HMO Issues
45:10 Conclusion and Contact Information