HMO Success Podcast Episode 89 - You've seen him on the streets now hear him on my podcast! Paul Shamplina on his career, the Private Rented Sector and the role of HMOs in providing much needed housing.

My guest this week is the (in)famous Paul Shamplina from Landlord Action, now part of the Hamilton Fraser group. Not only is Paul an eviction expert, he is a serial entrepreneur, having founded many businesses which support, train and service landlords. These include the Property Redress Scheme, My Deposits and Client Money Protect. 

You may have seen him on one of the many series of Channel Five’s ‘Nightmare Tenants, Slum Landlords’ in his role as founder of Landlord Action, where he sought to deal with many problem situations!

I was therefore honoured to interview him to understand his views on the private rented sector and HMOs. 

As always he is engaging, thoughtful and immensely knowledgeable. You'll enjoy this one!

https://www.landlordaction.co.uk/paul-shamplina

https://www.theprs.co.uk/news/a-day-in-the-life-of-paul-shamplina-filming-nightmare-tenants-slum-landlords

HMO Success Podcast Episode 88 - Josh Keegan - the Ultimate FD  - How a Ruthless Analysis of The Numbers Can Lead to Significant HMO Growth.

I first met Josh a few years ago and since then he has gone from strength to strength. He started with HMOs and is now helping others grow their property businesses by giving them a handle on the finances like none other!

He is 

- An Award Winning Entrepreneur

and a father of two. 

You can find him here:

https://www.ultimatefd.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/joshua.keegan/

Instagram: the_ultimate_fd

HMO Success Podcast Episode 87 - What to look for in an ideal HMO mentor - how Training, Education and Mentoring can supercharge your results.

For more information, guidance and support to help you invest in HMOs and create a profitable property portfolio, please head on over to my website www.hmosuccess.co.uk 

To find out more about my HMO Intensive day on 16th September please check this page out: https://www.hmosuccess.co.uk/hmointensivehome/

On my website you'll find some free downloads to learn about HMOs as a high cashflowing strategy and how you can get started with very little money.

If you want to learn more about my amazing tips which I compiled to help people just like you, you can get your own copy of my '101 Essential Tips for Running a Professional HMO' here. (Just pay postage and packing).  https://www.hmosuccess.co.uk/101-book-pp

For a FREE 30 minute call for any help you might need with HMOs, and to understand what I can offer you to help you progress your portfolio, please book a call here: https://fwfozt-free.10to8.com/

I look forward to hearing from you!

Wendy

HMO Success Podcast Episode 86 - Three Ways to Object to Council Tax on your HMO Rooms

Did you know there are three ways you can object to council tax if your HMO gets individually re-banded? This is the audio version of a video I recorded last week to share how the VOA and VTE (Valuation Tribunal) works. 

If you wish to join our Facebook group to find out more, and get support if you have been affected by this discriminatory version of poll tax, please do get in touch! We would love to hear from tenants and landlords as your stories are very powerful in our fight against this policy. 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/hmoct

Here is our website https://hmosandcounciltax.co.uk/

HMO Success Podcast Episode 85- Ever thought about selling your business to go and do something else? Rhys Schofield from Peak Mortgages and Protection

Everything we do at Peak is about being the best we possibly can be when it comes to what we do and that's seen us pick up a heck of a lot of awards as a group in the 4 years we've been trading.

The best thing though is that you won't find a boring, stuffy atmosphere working with us. Just straight forward great service and plain talking advice.

After years dealing with rubbish conveyancers and the endless delays, reputation hit and frustrations that stem from an antiquated way of doing things,  I have also co-founded of the epic Fix My Legals business.

We now have hundreds of professional introducers, have rave reviews and are completing cases months faster than the UK average. This means happy clients and faster cashflow for property and mortgage businesses.

https://peakmortgagesandprotection.co.uk/

HMO Success Podcast Episode 84 - From Finance Executive to HMO Developer - Why Mindset Matters. Declan Boyle's Story!

Declan first started working with me just over a year ago and in this interview he shares what he has learnt in his first year of investing. The ups and downs, the struggles and the learning. He reflects on how his mindset has changed the most and it was unexpected for him, given that he already had an acute understanding of finance and money. He describes some amazing deals he has got involved in and where his progress has happened fastest. 

If you're thinking about investing in HMOs you will want to hear from an insider, just what you can expect from your first 12 months!

To contact Declan - here are his contact details

HMO Success Podcast Episode 83 - The Renters Reform Bill and HMOs

If you are trying to digest this information and understand it fully here's a useful guide:

https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/bills/cbill/58-03/0308/en/220308en.pdf

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/guide-to-the-renters-reform-bill

https://bills.parliament.uk/bills/3462/publications

To register for my webinar on Monday 22nd May at 7pm please do so here: 

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qtX9GayLQxCmaW8EMH0Sug#/registration

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For more information, guidance and support to help you invest in HMOs and create a profitable property portfolio, please head on over to my website www.hmosuccess.co.uk

You'll find some free downloads to learn about HMOs as a high cashflowing strategy and how you can get started with very little money. If you want to learn more about my amazing tips which I compiled to help people just like you, you can get your own copy of my '101 Essential Tips for Running a Professional HMO' here. (Just pay postage and packing) here:   https://www.hmosuccess.co.uk/101-book-pp

I look forward to hearing from you!

Wendy

HMO Success Podcast Episode 82 - The HMO Daddy began investing in HMOs when he saw the possibilities they offered. Is that still true today? Jim Haliburton on his life and legacy.

Jim Haliburton is a one-of-a-kind investor. As a law lecturer, he saw the opportunity for student HMOs way back in the early 1990s. But how did he start to invest and what guidance did he take? He built a huge portfolio of HMOs before deciding to scale down and stick with the ones that were most profitable. 

What are the lessons he has learned over the years and what is his unique take on the market? 

He offers advice in his inimitable style about how to reduce your energy costs  - in fact he claims he can get rid of your energy costs altogether. 

His unique approach to investing in the West Midlands has seen him get a fair share of flack. He has often courted controversy with his no-nonsense approach. Listen to the man himself to learn how you can adopt some of his devil may care attitude and sleep better at night!

To download a copy of the book Jim refers to, please go to https://hmodaddy.com/books/

HMO Success Podcast Episode 81 - What to do when eviction is your only option. Five tips for a successful eviction!

We had to go to court this week to evict two tenants from a buy to let property that we own. I came home and wanted to get my thoughts voiced so that I could help you if you have to evict someone from a property. I am not a legal advisor or a solicitor - these are my ramblings about how you should deal with it if this issue ever affects you. 

I've outlined my five key tips to assist you when dealing with this problem, and I hope it helps. It's not a nice situation, but one that you are likely to face at some point. 

Let me know your thoughts!

HMO Success Podcast Episode 80 - Financial Markets, Housing and the Banking Crisis : What does this mean for HMOs (A Mentoring Webinar Recording)

Please join in as a guest on one of my monthly mentoring webinars - usually exclusively for my paying clients - but this month you can listen in as we discuss the banking crisis (whether it is one or not), financial markets and changes to interest rates, and how inflation is affecting HMOs. Also what to be aware of in the coming weeks and months and how to prepare for changes to taxation and allowances.