The Property Podcast

Our episode about 5 property investments to avoid sparked a discussion online where people chipped in with others of their own. So we thought we’d round up another 20 suggestions for investments to steer clear of. This is the thread on Property Tribes where you can read about all of these, and plenty more we […]

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This week we’re showing you how to put together a Property Dreamline – and explaining what the heck a dreamline actually is. The purpose is to use your Dreamline to create a vision of the ideal lifestyle you want, then put together a property plan that will get you there. Here’s the spreadsheet that accompanies […]

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This week we’re talking about inflation. But don’t turn off yet! It’s not the most glamorous subject, but it’s one of the most important factors in property investing – and you probably don’t think about it anywhere near as much as you should. We discuss: Inflation defined Understanding inflation with the help of a pint […]

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This week it’s The Beginners’ Guide To Buy-To-Let Mortgages, and we enlisted our good friend Lisa Orme to help us explain: What you can and can’t use a BTL mortgage for How much you can borrow: LTV and rental coverage The boxes you need to tick as a borrower How to choose the best deal […]

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This week we’ve turned Mythbusters, because we’re examining five pieces of received property wisom that we believe don’t stand up to scrutiny. Those myths are… You should only invest in London Never invest in flats You have to be a landlord Your home is an asset You should always buy where you live Are you […]

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This week we’re taking a break from our usual pragmatism, and talking about 5 types of property investment you should definitely avoid. They are… Student pods Hotel rooms Overseas “hotspots” in marketing brochures “Bargain” properties with no rental demand Time-intensive investments if you’re busy Why are we picking on these particular types of investment? You’ll just have […]

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This week we’re going back to basics and explaining some essential property calculations: gross yield, net yield, and Return on Investment. We explained what each meant, gave an example, and talked about when you might want to use it – as well as sounding a note of caution not to get too caught up in […]

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This week’s episode comes directly from a listener suggestion. He wanted to hear about our first property investments, and we were only too happy to take the opportunity for a trip down memory lane. We both talk about our first two deals – in the Wirral and Leeds for Rob B, and Kings Cross and […]

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This week we were back to normal after our live episode, and we eased ourselves back in by talking about leverage – a fundamental concept of property investing. Leverage, or gearing, is another word for taking on debt – but we explained why taking on mortgage debt to buy an asset is totally different from […]

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We did it! We recorded the podcast in front of a live audience, the technology didn’t break, we didn’t make ourselves look any more idiotic than usual, and we answered a boatload of listener questions. Much like the Sex Pistols at the 100 Club in 1976, it’s one of those events where thousands of people […]

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