In this episode of Your Property Podcast, Ant Lyons and Alex Daley dive into what they’d do if they were starting (or restarting) their property journey from scratch today.
With nearly 30 years of combined experience, Ant and Alex share real-world insights, strategies, and golden rules for beginners — or those stuck at one or two buy-to-lets — looking to gain clarity, confidence, and momentum.
They cover:
How to avoid paralysis by analysis and finally take action
The key questions to ask before choosing a strategy
Why your first deal with intent matters
Proven tactics for adding value and recycling cash
Personal case studies from buy-to-let, HMO, and flat conversion projects
What to do with £60k–£100k of starting capital
How to balance buying to hold vs. buying to sell
Whether you're starting your property investing journey or hitting reset with more purpose, this is an honest, practical discussion to help you take the next step.
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