In this episode Amanda Woodward is back hosting with with Paul Samuda as they break down the three types of landlords they see every day.
If you’re a UK landlord worried about:
Scaling without burning out
Whether to self-manage or use a letting agent
👉 this episode will help you understand exactly where you sit — and what needs to change.
🏘️ The Three Types of Landlords We Cover:
The Hobbyist – 1–2 properties, hands-on, high compliance risk
The Portfolio Builder – 3–10 properties, stretched thin, firefighting
The Business Owner – 10+ properties, systemised, scalable
Why strategies that worked before won’t survive 2026
When self-management still makes sense (and when it absolutely doesn’t)
How to move from chaos → control → growth
What systems actually matter for landlords now
The real cost of “saving” on management fees
By the end of this episode, you’ll know:
✔️ What type of landlord you really are
✔️ Whether your current setup is sustainable
✔️ What to change
now before regulations change
⏱️ Timestamps
02:15 – Type 1: The Hobbyist Landlord
08:30 – Type 2: The Portfolio Builder
15:45 – Type 3: The Business Owner
22:00 – Transitioning Between Types
26:30 – Self-Manage vs Professional Management
32:00 – Final Advice for 2026
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