The HMO Podcast

I want to share the full details of my latest 6-bed HMO Project Hillside in today's episode. It’s the one that I've just finished, and the one that I've been keeping you updated on throughout the course of this year. I've got tenants in, it’s cash-flowing and it looks fantastic! 

So what I thought I would do is talk you through what it costs me to get into this deal, the refurb, and the performance of this deal so that you can get a good understanding of how I'm shaping the future of my HMO portfolio, and to also serve as a guide for your own HMO portfolio.

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This episode’s my last business update this year! I'll give you the scoop on all of the progress and developments that have been working in the background.

I’m going to tell you about the status of our student lets and occupancy, the 5-6 bed HMO that I’ve been working on, the progress of my commercial to resi development, my plans this Christmas period, and more! 

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HMO property investing can be a bumpy road. Still, with passion and dedication, anyone has the potential to become an award-winning HMO Investor, just like our guest, Caroline Pattinson of Chester Homeshare.

Caroline has been investing in HMOs since 1995 when HMOs were not even called HMOs yet and just recently, she took home not one but two awards - the ‘HMO Manager of the Year and the ‘Best Professional HMO Manager’ award in the HMO Awards 2022.

So in this episode, Caroline shared her secrets in building a hugely successful professional HMO portfolio including:

• Her story and how she overcame personal and business struggles
• Why she’s passionate about professional HMOs
• How has the market changed since she started
• The importance of nurturing communities and her anti-loneliness strategy
• Her criteria for analysing deals, keeping houses filled, and tenants happy
• Plus, a homely boutique-style 6-bed professional HMO case study in Cheshire

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Are you still waiting for the right time to build your property business?

In this episode, I want to talk to you about what might be holding you back from building the property business that you really want and provide seven solutions to help you finally do it and do it more quickly.

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How can you reduce your maintenance costs in this cost of living crisis?

No matter where we are in the country, the types of our tenants, or the age and size of our HMOs, there are things that we can all do to reduce the costs of our maintenance. 

So in this episode, I want to share five ideas that will help you reduce your maintenance costs to boost your profits.

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Are you struggling to manage your time for your property business?

Most people think that building a property business and doing it quickly is all about how much cash you can get your hands on and how many deals you can do. They're both really important but the truth is, most people struggle to get results because they get in their own way. They fail to prioritize and they struggle to manage their own time.

So in this episode, I want to keep it super simple. I want to break it down and share eight ways that I've employed and use effectively to help build my property business and do it quickly.

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What makes a good HMO? 

In this episode, I’m joined by Richard Nicholls of The Property Advantage. Richard has worked in property sales since he was 18 and has a unique oversight of the HMO property market because they specialise in selling HMOs. He spends a lot of his time up and down the country and in and out of HMOs giving him a good idea of what's going on all over the UK.

So in this insightful conversation, we discussed:

• The variables involved in valuing properties and down valuations
• The types of HMO buyers
• What makes a HMO good or bad
• The importance of understanding your portfolio
• Managing expectations when investing in HMOs
• The problem with overleveraging
• His thoughts on the future of the HMO market

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Today's update will take you behind the scenes on what has been happening in my businesses.

I've got some experiences to share with you about the issues we’re having in our HMO properties, refinancing, refurbishment, maintenance, and a few tips to save money when staging your properties.

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Are you unsure about what type of HMO you should invest in?

Nine out of 10 times, a larger HMO is going to make more money than a small HMO, but the truth is, 9 out of the 10 things that we really ought to be considering when we are investing in HMOs don't appear on the spreadsheet. 

So in this episode, I'm going to talk to you through nine reasons and benefits of investing in small HMOs, even in an economy like this. 

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As a landlord, you know that having good tenants is key to maintaining a sustainable HMO business. But what about bad tenants? How can you avoid them? 

In this episode, I’m going to share five red flags to look out for to avoid the stress of managing bad tenants!

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