#193

This is the 7th instalment of our Daily Sevens Season in which we're giving you seven gifts each day over the Xmas period.

Today it's quotes.

As I was trying to choose, it got too difficult to stick to seven.

So  instead I picked seven themes so that I can squeeze in a couple more quotes for you. 

The seven themes are:

• Money
  • Quote: "The only thing that money gives is the freedom of not worrying about money." - Johnny Carson
• Hard Work
  • Quote: "About the only thing that comes to us without effort is old age." - Gloria Pitzer
• Education
  • Quote: "A child educated only at school is an uneducated child." - George Santayana
• Knowledge
  • Quote 1: "Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - Confucius
  • Quote 2: "To pretend to know when you do not is a disease." - Laozi
• Mindset
  • Quote 1: "The mind is like a parachute. It doesn't work if it's not open." - Frank Zappa
  • Quote 2: "The empires of the future are the empires of the mind." - Winston Churchill
  • Quote 3: "A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions." - Oliver Wendell Holmes
• Habit
  • Quote: "Habit is a cable. We weave a thread of it every day, and at last, we cannot break it." - Horace Mann
• Keep It Simple
  • Quote: "Everything is both simpler than we imagine and more entangled than we can conceive." - Goethe

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success, failure, quotes, expat property, podcast, UK property portfolio, Christmas, gifts, review, money, Johnny Carson, freedom, hard work, Gloria Pitzer, property education, property courses, knowledge, Confucius, Laozi, mindset, Frank Zappa, Winston Churchill, Oliver Wendell Holmes, habits, Horace Mann, goal setting, fixed rate return, savings, investment, Goethe.

#192

In 1937 Napoleon Hill wrote a book called Think & Grow Rich, after spending 20 years studying the lives of the most successful people of the day.

He claimed to have spoken to 500 millionaires.

It was in this spirit that we decided to run a feature called Property Adjectives from Episode 166 onwards.

The idea was that by asking each of our guests for the three traits they believe you need to succeed, we could compile a list of them for you to be a successful UK property investor too.

Today we’re showcasing seven of them.

1. Gritty
    
   • Rose Radford from Episode 174
2. Consistent
    
   • Phil Saunders from Episode 177
3. Patient
    
   • Suzi Carter from Episode 181
4. Open-Minded
    
   • Raj Beri from Episode 185
5. Empathetic
    
   • Jonathan Rolande from Episode 173 
6. Belligerent
    
   • Jerry Alexander from Episode 175
7. Disciplined
    
   • Dawid Dowbusz from Episode 199

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Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich, property adjectives, UK property investor, Expat Property Story, property portfolio, property investing traits, grit, consistency, patience, open mindedness, empathy, belligerence, discipline, resilience, property market, entrepreneurship, financial returns, commercial property, property deals, property success, property cycle, property investor mindset, tenant relations, property market challenges, real estate investing, property podcasts, rent-to-glamping, cash buying company, House Buy Fast.

#191

Following on from yesterday’s episode on the Seven best books I read this year, today, I have 7 podcasts for you:

1.     The Tim Ferriss Show Featuring Seth Godin

2.     How I Built This

3.     Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell

4.     The Blow Ins

5.     Benjamin Hardy's Concept

6.     Eventful Lives by Dodge Woodall

7.     High Performance by Jake Humphreys and Damien Hughes

Listen to the show to find out how I arrived at my choice.


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Keywords
Podcasts, COVID restrictions, MacBook Pro, audio interface, Seth Godin, Tim Ferriss Show, Joe Rogan experience, successful podcasting, content creation, editing interviews, UK property portfolios, resilience, persistence, problem solving, James Dyson, Malcolm Gladwell, revisionist history, true crime podcast, West Cork, French woman murder, Netflix series, Benjamin Hardy, future self, 10x achievement, eventful lives, interviewing style, Dodge Woodall, Steven Bartlett, Samuel Leeds, high performance, Damien Hughes.

#190 

Do you find it difficult to choose among all the self-help, mindset and property specific books on offer?

Well I’ve read a couple of dozen books this year and have narrowed them down to seven that I’d highly recommend you to read too.

And that’s what this episode is all about.

1.     Book 1: Atomic Habits by James Clear

o   Efficient reading strategies: Skimming and selecting valuable content

o   Applied lessons from the book related to goal-setting

2.     Book 2: The Barcelona Way by Damian Hughes

o   Insights from Pep Guardiola’s managerial style

o   Importance of team culture and selecting the right hires

3.     Book 3: Bounce by Matthew Syed

o   Concept of deliberate practice for high performance

o   Psychological factors affecting skill development

4.     Book 4: Shoe Dog by Phil Knight

o   The story of Nike’s beginnings and Phil Knight’s journey

o   Themes of determination and passion driving success

5.     Book 5: Can't Hurt Me by David Goggins

o   Comparison with the consistency-focused concept from "Great by Choice"

o   Balance between pushing limits and maintaining steady progress

6.     Book 6: Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter by Curtis Jackson

o   Personal insights from rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent

o   Lessons in handling setbacks and adjusting strategies

7.     Book 7: The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova

o   Exploration of decision-making and psychology through poker

o   Lessons related to control and uncertainty in investing

o   Concept of attributing wins to skill and losses to luck

o   Stress management for property investment decision-making

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Expat Property Story, property education, self help books, mindset books, property specific books, Atomic Habits, James Clear, Barcelona Way, Damian Hughes, High Performance, Liquid Thinker, change management, sports psychologist, Pep Guardiola, FC Barcelona, Bounce, Matthew Syed, UK champion, purposeful practice, deliberate practice, Shoe Dog, Phil Knight, Nike, Just Do It, Can't Hurt Me, David Goggins, Navy SEAL, ultra endurance athlete, Hustle Harder Hustle Smarter, Curtis Jackson, 50 Cent, The Biggest Bluff, Maria Konnikova.

#189

On today’s show, we’ve prepared seven unreleased clips from previous interviews that didn’t fit into the episodes for which they were recorded but which are well worth listening to in their own right.

Clip 1: Louise Jowsey, guest in #97: How To Run a Direct to Vendor Mail Campaign Remotely

Clip 2: Ruth Hunter, guest in #168: Return on Impact

Clip 3: Nick Smith, guest in #164: HMOs: Article 4 or Not Article 4?

Clip 4: Latoya McDonald, guest in #93: Hiring Virtual Assistants for Your UK Property Business

Clip 5: Adam Lawrence, guest in #89: PropeNomix for Expats

Clip 6: Toby Fenn, guest in #156: An Expat with 50 HMOs

Clip 7: Julian Maurice, guest in #112: How UK Property Designers Get it Wrong
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Keywords
Expat property story, property podcast, expat property, UK property, property investment, property portfolio, James Clear, Atomic Habits, financial content, Grant Williams, stock market vs property, property legislation, renter's rights bill, stamp duty, Section 24, property regulations, article 4 area, HMOs, UK property market, New Zealand property, social housing, purchase lease option, lockdown property market, professional private rental sector, sustainable housing, property taxes, property trading

#188

Part 2 0f 12 in our Daily Sevens Season in which we're giving you seven gifts a day to keep you edutained over Xmas!

In this episode, I’ve chosen seven of my own favourite clips from 2024 which may pique your interest enough to check out the full episodes.

Here are links to the full episodes from which the clips were taken:

Clip 1: Fatima's Story

Why You Should Invest With Us

Clip 2: Grant Williams on Property vs. Stocks and Shares

 Property Versus Stocks and Shares with Grant Williams 

Clip 3: Anna Clare Harper on Regulatory Changes in Property

Sustainable UK Property Investment with Anna Clare Harper

Clip 4: Nick Smith on Article 4 Areas and HMOs

HMOs: Article 4 or Not Article 4?

Clip 5: Rose's Property Development in New Zealand

An Inspirational Expat Property Story from New Zealand

Clip 6: Phil Saunders' Success During COVID-19

 Observe the Masses & Open a Holiday Let During Covid

Clip 7: Debate on Trading vs. Holding Property

Trading Versus Holding UK Property: Jay Howard Vs Adam Lawrence

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Keywords
property podcast, expat property, UK property, property investment, property portfolio, James Clear, Atomic Habits, financial content, Grant Williams, stock market vs property, property legislation, renter's rights bill, stamp duty, Section 24, property regulations, article 4 area, HMOs, UK property market, social housing, purchase lease option, lockdown property market, professional private rental sector, sustainable housing, property taxes, property trading, holiday let, rent to SA, property development.

#187

This is the first instalment of a special season of daily episodes celebrating the 12 days of Christmas.

But, this content has been designed to be consumed at any time of any year!

For the next 12 days, we're giving you Seven Gifts a Day.

Today's episode is Seven lessons I learned in 2024.

In the spirit of brutal honesty, here are seven things I’ve learned in the past year:

Lessons that have come from either failure or perhaps just things that need improving…

The Seven Lessons Learned:

• 1: To Be More Careful at the Start
  • Optimism vs. caution
  • Importance of attention to detail in arrangements
  • Examples of oversight with service accommodation and business partnerships
• 2: To Take Action Quicker
  • Balance between analysis and momentum
  • Reference to Benjamin Hardy’s approach
  • Combining quick action with careful analysis
• 3: Delegation
  • Importance of hiring and delegating tasks
  • Hiring experience and benefits
  • Onlinejobs.ph recruitment platform
• 4: Financial Control
  • Essential for scalable property investments
  • Need for detailed financial analysis beyond an accountant's role
  • Example of discovering cost issues within the portfolio
• 5: No More Coffee in the Evenings
  • Personal changes for better productivity
  • Impact of evening caffeine on sleep
  • Alternative: Chamomile or peppermint tea
• 6: To Pay More Attention to the Motivations of Others
  • Understanding motivations behind advice or opinions
  • Example of property commentators on stamp duty
  • Awareness of potential biases
• 7: To Think About the IRR (Internal Rate of Return)
  • Reconsideration of investment metrics
  • Importance of IRR alongside ROCE (Return on Capital Employed)
  • Example involving ROI and project timeline

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Keywords
investing tips, property investment, expat property story, Christmas podcast, business relationship, optimism in entrepreneurship, property management, service accommodation, financial control, property portfolio, management fees, hiring process, delegation, property strategies, UK property market, stamp duty, renters rights bill, interest rates, property legislation, property motivation, internal rate of return (IRR) return on capital employed (ROCE), property commentator, expat property challenges, investor list, podcast review, future planning.

#186

When most people think about investing in property they focus on everything else except the one factor that should probably be considered first: Tax planning.

Property tax specialist Neil Ryder of Property Tax 360 takes us through his Today, Tomorrow and Next week concept of tax planning.

During the episode, we discuss:

• Personalized planning for unique family situations
• Trade-offs between income tax and inheritance tax issues
• Use of discretionary trusts
• Importance of keeping estate values under £2 million
• Use of Form 17 for income distribution between spouses
• Creation of a property portfolio through a limited company
• Strategies for tax-efficient income extraction
• Issues with Director’s Loans and Interest
• Complexities of Hybrid Portfolios
• Incorporation and latent gains issues
• Challenges of remortgaging and personal guarantees when bequeathing property
• understanding latent gains
• Potential minimization through group structures
• Investment vs. Trading Considerations
• Classification issues impacting business relief and inheritance tax
• Purpose of cash reserves in trading companies
• The importance of communication in succession planning
• Communication and planning for efficient succession
• Probate process and limited company ownership
• Ownership and deed of trust for property benefits
• Shareholding structures in limited companies
• Returning to the UK and buying property
• Impact of Primary Residence on Inheritance Tax
• Nil rate band considerations
• Use of shares in a limited company
• Estate implications of jointly owned property by a couple
• Inheritance tax concerns on "second death"
• Transferability of unused allowances

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Property investment, financial decisions, incorporation, trusts, tax implications, inheritance tax, UK property, estate planning, nil rate band, residential nil rate band, joint property ownership, limited company, tax strategy, discretionary trusts, estate value, tax planning, income tax, capital gains tax, stamp duty land tax, podcast episodes, seasoned property investors, property portfolio, director's loan accounts, latent gains, self-assessment issues, HMRC audits, hybrid property holdings, remortgaging, personal guarantees, business relief, corporate structure.

#185

Buy to Let is dead! You must have heard people saying that right? 

You may even have heard it on here before. 

It’s been strangled it to death by inflation, higher interest rates and less than favourable legislation. 

But what if I told you there’s a way to make north of £500 per month from a property costing not insignificantly more than 100K with fewer of the expenses, voids and maintenance issues that would come from an HMO?

Would you be interested?

Well, that’s what this week’s show will let you know!

Raj Beri is the co-editor of YPN magazine and has aportfolio of  HMOs and single lets in Nottingham. He has been  following the LHA strategy for 12 years in Nottingham and has seven properties adopting this approach. He has recently started exploring a new area for his model: Leeds.

Raj offfers training in the LHA strategy.

During the episode, we discuss:

·      Definition of Local Housing Allowance (LHA).

·      Emphasis on providing safe, clean accommodation for ALL 

·      Importance of local networks and selecting safe neighborhoods.

·      LHA rates vs. rising market rents.

·      Pros and Cons of the LHA Strategy:

·      Importance of local partners for tenant screening.

·      Model 1: HMO-like arrangement with dual tenancy benefits.

·      Model 2: Family setups with separate entitlement claims.

·      Implementation and Management Techniques:

·      Prequalifying tenants and indirect communication.

·      Managing tenant inquiries and Raj’s hybrid management model.

·      Handling Universal Credit and housing benefits transition.

LHA Rates

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Keywords
LHA strategy, higher cash flow potential, universal credit details, tenant screening, buy refurbish refinance method, Raj Beri training, Renters Rights Bill, eviction process, housing benefits, direct payments, tenant withdrawal, multiple exit strategies, buy-to-let alternative, HMO-equivalent income, property maintenance, Model 1 LHA, Model 2 LHA, tenant prequalification, Gumtree advertising, Manchester vs Leeds, safe neighborhoods, hybrid property management, fixed fee management, tenancy management, local partners, rental market challenges, LHA rates, property investment strategy, remote property investment, government rental support, housing entitlements.

#184

In this week's show, we take a look at how you might look to leverage Linkedin to build your UK property portfolio.

Louise Brogan is an international speaker, trainer and all round expert on why, how and when you should be using LinkedIn in business. Her podcast Linkedin with Louise has nearly 250 episodes on the subject so she definitely knows what she’s talking about.
Linkedin Headline Examples

During the show, we discuss:

• Importance of LinkedIn for UK property portfolio expansion.
• Building network online and offline.
• LinkedIn Profile Setup
• Details about profile photo, banner image/branding.
• Suggestions for consistency across team profiles.
• Different Profile Sections:
• "About" section focus on helping others.
• Links/keywords in "Experience" section.
• Display of top 5 skills.
• Importance of correct profile setup for business credibility.
• Use of 1st person singular (I) for personal profiles / we for Company pages
• Effective posting times.
• Advantage of personal profiles over company pages for conversations.
• Differences in visibility between followers and connections.
• Importance of authenticity, consistency and enthusiasm
• Engaging with influencers/relevant audiences.
• Use of LinkedIn to connect with private investors.
• Engagement Through Comments.
• Importance of professional conferences and forums.
• Differences Between Connections and Followers
• Comparison between LinkedIn and traditional email newsletters.
• Recommendations for newsletter frequency.
• Importance of posting frequency and engaging with content.
• Word count limits and use of imagery in newsletters.

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Keywords: LinkedIn profile setup, personal vs. company tone, cross-posting content, building LinkedIn network, LinkedIn private messaging, following vs. connecting, LinkedIn profile photo, LinkedIn banner image, LinkedIn consistency, authentic presence on LinkedIn, LinkedIn engagement, LinkedIn weekend posting, LinkedIn skills section, LinkedIn recommendations, creating LinkedIn content, LinkedIn storytelling, LinkedIn content strategy, LinkedIn profile mistakes, LinkedIn headline creation, online networking platforms, LinkedIn visibility, networking for property investment, LinkedIn for business growth, LinkedIn podcast promotion, LinkedIn networking strategies, LinkedIn company pages, LinkedIn comments engagement, LinkedIn connections vs. followers, LinkedIn newsletter strategy, AI in content creation.