Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins

By Natasha CollinsBusiness Investing

Honest Property Investment with Natasha Collins episodes

February 23, 2023 Turn Off the News and Get Started with Investing in Commercial Property in 2023 instead
On Tuesday night I hosted the “Rising Above the Noise… How to Successfully Invest in Commercial Property in 2023” Masterclass and it was AMAZING!
It was such a winner that I decided to share it with all my podcast listeners.
What I want to really tell you now is that you should turn off the news, stay in your lane, keep investing - AND make sure that you have the right people around you who are knowledgeable and experienced.
The market is not operating as it should (I’ll tell you why) BUT that doesn’t mean that long-term tenants are not looking for space.
Yes, commercial property prices are falling, but let me explain to you why that is and how you can benefit from the current economic climate.
Listen to my podcast...
And… after you listen and feel ready to learn how to get started with commercial property investment in 2023, go ahead and book a call with my Team.
Let’s get that conversation started about how you can ace your property investment goals this year.
Book a call with Team NCRE here.
55 min
February 14, 2023Wouldn’t you rather be in control of your assets? Why lending to others baffles me right now.
Before I jump into the topic of this morning's new podcast, I wanted to invite you to my Masterclass on Tuesday the 21st of February at 7 pm.
Here's the quick link (below) to sign up for 60 minutes with me, and YES, you can bring along a friend AND your questions about anything to do with Commercial Property Investment.

Sign up for my Masterclass here.

Right, now onto the podcast...

This week we're going to discuss and focus on...
Why you NEED to be in control of your own assets.

Why you ALWAYS NEED to question why someone might be proposing a deal to you.

Why you NEED to invest smart and safe, be aware that people might overpromise return on investments – remember you’ve worked hard for your money!

Why you need to THINK about each investment, ANALYSE everything and do your due diligence – BUY WELL!

Why it’s important to REMEMBER making money takes time, property is a journey and has to be done properly.

The importance of financial advice and thinking like a mortgage lender.
If you’re ready to take control of your assets today and start successfully managing your assets, then you'll want to listen to my podcast this morning.
AND... REMINDER TO:
Sign up for my Masterclass here! (it's happening on the 21st of February at 7 pm).
28 min
February 07, 2023 The 10 things I’ve changed about how I’m operating in property this year
So, are you still figuring out how best to meet your property goals and aspirations for 2023? Or what you could be doing better with your property portfolio?
In this week's podcast, we’re going to be looking at how YOU can maximize your chances of kickstarting your property journey by considering the following 10 things I've changed about how I'm operating in property this year.
30 min
January 24, 2023 What's Your "FIRE" Number?
Welcome back to this week’s intriguing new episode of the Honest Property Podcast: What's your "FIRE" number?
Have you heard of the Financial Independence, Retire Early movement?
Well, it’s about time you learn, because this stuff is truly life-changing. The FIRE movement can help you stop working when you’re much younger or help aim for financial freedom so that you only take on work when you really want to.

For investors, it's all about finding our ideal figure. So, let’s think about it, how much do you want to invest, and with what returns do you need to make to meet your target income and retire as soon as possible?
Oh..... AND.....
YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR FIRST MASTERCLASS OF JANUARY 2023

“Rising above the noise…
…How to successfully invest in Commercial Property in 2023″

Tuesday 24th January @ 7-8 pm UK time.
Click here to sign up TONIGHT >>> https://ncrealestate.co.uk/how-to-successfully-invest-in-commercial-property-in-2023/
20 min
January 17, 2023 The Anatomy of an Offer
This morning's new podcast is titled, "The Anatomy of an Offer"
Topics I will be covering today:
✔️How to get your valuation right each time
✔️The stages of offer-making
✔️How to make an offer
✔️We’ll cover the components of an offer
✔️How to negotiate after making an offer
Listen to the podcast now!
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AND....... I wanted to extend this invitation to all my podcast listeners...
-----YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR FIRST MASTERCLASS OF JANUARY 2023-----

“Rising above the noise…
…How to successfully invest in Commercial Property in 2023″

Tuesday 24th January @ 7-8 pm UK time.
GRAB YOUR SPOT HERE
30 min
January 10, 2023It’s not too late to set your GOALS for 2023... Here’s mine…💥
Happy belated new year everyone and welcome back to the first edition of the Honest Property Podcast for 2023!
On today's podcast we are going to talk about:
The importance of goals and goal setting.

How to set goals and strategize.

How to think with the right mindset – specifically, the highs and lows of commercial property, and why we can’t let the lows get the better of us.

The commercial property market, the economy, its past and future trends.

Then, I’ll finish by discussing my own goals and resolutions for 2023, and help you set your own goals for the upcoming year.
So, if you’re still wondering what you want to learn, or what you want your 2023 to look and feel like, then it’s not too late to set your goals now…
48 min
December 20, 2022It’s time to sort out your finances
This week’s hot topics within the podcast will include:
How our dynamic and unpredictable market has changed and its impact on your property purchases and financing strategies.

We will address the importance of managing your finances and how to utilize your accountant to your advantage.

We will then explore how to effectively allocate your investment proceeds to cover any tax expenses, savings, contingency planning, and rainy-day expenditure/funds.

Next, we will conclude by giving you my end-of-year review, where I will discuss my key learnings from 2022 and finish with some top tips to take into 2023.
Finally, I just wanted to say a personal thank you from me and the rest of the team at NC Real Estate.

I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and a very happy new year!

Don’t forget to join us in 2023 for more exciting content and insights into the property sphere.
38 min
December 06, 2022Why I don’t spend time on 'off market' deals
In this week's edition of The Honest property Podcast, we’re going to get honest about ‘why I don’t spend time on 'off market' deals’.

This will help you to streamline the buying process to ensure you find the best deals in the quickest and most effective manner!
In this week’s 25-minute podcast we’ll:
Debunk this myth surrounding ‘off-market deals’, where property investors believe they’ll get better prices and deals from off-market transactions.

We’ll begin by giving you a brief overview of the acquisition process and the type of due diligence needed to make well-informed investment decisions.

After which, we’ll discuss the advantages and disadvantages of buying property ‘on the market through a listed agent, before comparing these to the pros and cons of acquiring property ‘off-market’.

To finish off, we’ll explain the harsh reality of buying assets ‘off-market’ and explore why most ‘off-market’ transactions with vendors fall through.
Interested in hearing more about what we do at the NCRE Members' Club? Email Lorenza ([email protected]) and get a call set up with her.
24 min
November 22, 2022Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)
I've just recorded a new podcast with Sam Coleman (Sam is one of my amazing surveyors at the Members' Club) and we're going to be chatting about ‘Return On Capital Employed (ROCE)'

We’ll discuss:
The process that these national investment companies use when investing in commercial property and examining other key benchmark metrics/requirements should be included in your investment criteria.

We’ll debunk this idea that investors have about quick, short-term gains by acquiring, churning, and flipping investments to achieve that instant ROCE. Instead refocusing our minds on the importance of strategically sustainable and maintainable assets with an upwards trajectory for the long-term.

We’ll elaborate on the importance of compounding and how it can help can YOU create your DREAM PORTFOLIO.

Finally, we’ll establish some key metrics to include to ensure you are strategically managing your portfolio to guarantee you are REINVESTING, MAINTAINING, and GROWING your portfolio whilst covering your annual tax expenses.
P.S. On Tuesday the 29th Nov @7pm, I'm hosting the Commercial Property Investment Deal Analysis Masterclass ... for Investors wanting to Invest with their SSAS. **This is the LAST Masterclass for 2022**

If this is RIGHT up your alley, then I invite you to book your spot NOW >>> https://ncrealestate.co.uk/deal-analysis-masterclass-for-investors-29thnovember2022/
31 min
November 11, 2022 BONUS EPISODE the state of the commercial property market right now
I decided to publish a BONUS episode this week as I've been receiving many queries and concerns around commercial property investment at the moment.
I wanted to share my experience of what is happening on the ground at the moment as I (plus my team) run portfolios on a daily basis and this will be my second recession Ive gone through as a property investor.
Listen to this shorter-than-usual BONUS podcast to find out what our startegy is and how we're STILL making a success out of commercial property- for the ling term.
Oh, and if you're wanting to see how we do things over at the Members' Club, come and join the Commercial Property Investment Deal Analysis Masterclass... for Investors wanting to Invest with their SSAS!.
It's on Tuesday the 15th November @7-8pm GMT, book your spot here now: https://ncrealestate.co.uk/deal-analysis-masterclass-for-investors-15thnovember2022/
16 min