In this Six Rounds episode, we sit down with Steve Hammond, builder, developer, landlord, and co-host of the Developers Network in Birmingham.

Steve never planned to work in construction. One unexpected project led to another, and before he knew it, he’d built a career spanning extensions, developments, and a growing property portfolio. In this conversation, he shares the real turning points: scaling challenges, mindset shifts, and why learning to step back was just as important as learning to build.

It’s an honest look at what happens when hard work alone isn’t enough, and how the right systems, team, and thinking unlock the next level.

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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In this episode, we sit down with Vicky Sherwood, a pharmaceutical professional and driven property investor building a serious portfolio alongside a full-time career and family life.

Vicky is an example of how to expertly play the property game to achieve Financial Freedom. Haste not Speed, Laser Focus not Shiny Penny.

Vicky shares what it really looks like to chase financial freedom when you’ve got kids, a demanding job, and limited hours, and why she’s chosen cash-flow strategies like HMOs and serviced accommodation to create long-term control (without betting the house).

This one’s practical, relatable, and packed with real-world honesty. From early-morning graft to building a portfolio with the right people around you.

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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In this episode, we sit down to unpack Article 4 directions and what they really mean for property investors and developers.

We break down, in straightforward terms, how Article 4 works, why so many councils across Greater Manchester are adopting it, and the impact it has on C3–C4 HMO conversions. From tighter planning controls to protected asset values, changing supply, and rising barriers to entry. This episode explores both sides of the debate.

Is Article 4 a problem… or an opportunity in disguise?

No jargon. Just a clear look at what’s happening and how investors can navigate it.

🎧 Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

#FinancialFreedomPodcast #Article4 #HMO #PropertyInvestment #UKProperty #Planning #SmallScaleDevelopment #WealthBuilding

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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In this episode, we sit down with Adam Lawrence, one of the UK’s most experienced property entrepreneurs, with close to 900 property deals under his belt.

Adam’s story is far from typical. From bar work and fruit machines… to Oxford University… to now running one of the largest JV-based portfolios in the country, he shares a refreshingly honest look at the realities of building long-term wealth in the UK.

We dive into:

What nearly 900 deals actually teaches you

Why the UK economy isn’t as doomed as people think

The truth about HMOs, leases, and the future of renting

How compounding really plays out over 10–15 years

And the biggest mistakes he’s made — including the ones that cost money

This is one of our most in-depth episodes yet, practical, grounded, and full of insights you simply won’t get anywhere else.

🎧 Watch the full episode now on Youtube: Link in comments

#FinancialFreedomPodcast #AdamLawrence #PropertyInvestment

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠

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Catch Episode 50 now on YouTube: https://youtu.be/b8_Thg56w38

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6qhnXflNRFTBT1Ve2cYoe0?si=iZwt6MiUSPyKPowVXxqlhw&pi=BWeTFpaeQw2UR&t=6

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/the-financial-freedom-podcast/id1753228761?i=1000738752860

Hope you enjoy!

In this technical episode, we sit down with Louise Wynn, founder of WildKind Interiors, an interior designer who specialises in small-scale developments, HMOs, flat conversions and staging for developers.

Louise shares how she went from an HR career she hated to discovering her passion for interiors, and how 20 years of hands-on experience shaped the work she does today.

we dive into:

1. Why interior design is more than picking colours
2. How good design de-risks projects and saves money
3. The impact of colour, layout, and psychology on buyer emotion
4. The real value of staging and why most developers underestimate it

If you’re a developer or investor, this episode is packed with practical tips that will genuinely change how you look at design, specification, and your power team.

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠

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In this episode of The Financial Freedom Podcast, we sit down with Dan Norman, property investor, mentor, and the man known across the UK property scene as “the nice guy in property.”

With nearly three decades of experience, Dan has seen it all, from the highs of successful developments to the lessons learned during the tough times.

He shares how his journey went from DJ decks to property deals, why community and connection matter, and how his work with Get Up Give Back and supported accommodation is changing lives.

💬 Expect honesty, humour, and decades of wisdom, no fluff, just real stories from someone who’s lived it.

🎧 Tune in now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠

Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠

Connect with our hosts:

Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/

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Refurb is dead, long live the Development king!

In this episode of The Financial Freedom Podcast, we dive into why the BDRR strategy (Buy, Develop, Rent, Refinance) is now more relevant than the traditional BRRR method in 2025.

Once refurb was the way, now with increased costs, increased regulation and increased compliance to have the same impact you need to have development level systems to ensure you make money.

BRRR is now BDRR.

In this episode of the Financial Freedom Podcast we dive into how BDRR (Buy, Develop, Rent, Refinance) has evolved to make the modern investor need better systems.

This episode discusses the evolution and prepares you for our technical and systems book launch on 26th November.

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠

Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠

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In this episode, we’re joined by Mark Fitzgerald, a hands-on property investor, mentor, and host of The Property Unleashed Podcast, who swapped the tools of the trade for the keys to financial freedom.

From a start in carpentry to building a thriving property business, Mark shares the real story behind his leap from the 9-to-5 to financial freedom. He opens up about mistakes, mindset shifts, and why real change starts with you.

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠

Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠

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In this episode of The Financial Freedom Podcast, Tim and I dive into one of the most talked-about topics in the property world, training and mentorship. Is it really worth the investment, or just clever marketing?

We open up about our own journeys through mastermind programmes, mentorships, and self-development courses, what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons we wish we’d known before spending a penny. From spotting red flags to knowing when to invest in yourself, this episode is about separating hype from genuine growth.

If you’ve ever wondered whether property training is a shortcut to success or just another shiny distraction, this one’s for you.

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠

Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠

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Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/

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In this episode of The Financial Freedom Podcast, we're joined by John Howard a property developer, investor, mentor, and one of the stars of Property Elevator.

From standing for mayor to mentoring developers, John’s journey is anything but ordinary. He opens up about his time in politics, the madness of today’s systems, and what led him to switch gears and focus on what he knows best, building and protecting wealth through property. 🏗️

Here’s what you’ll take away:

💬 Why business experience trumps politics when it comes to leadership

🏠 His 3 golden rules for de-risking property deals

💷 The truth about financial freedom (and why too much wealth can actually take it away)

🔑 Real-world insights from 40+ years in the property game. From recessions to smart investing strategies

John doesn’t sugarcoat it. He talks deals, risk, purpose, and why luck, timing, and guts still play a huge part in success.

🎧 Watch or listen now on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

This podcast is sponsored by Property Filter

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YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠

Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠

Connect with our hosts:

Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave

Get in touch with Tim here:

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COME AND MEET US http://www.manchesternorthpin.co.uk use "bygrave" to attend for free!

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