In this episode Stuart is joined by his wife Lara Bezzina who is the design talent behind their HMOs as well as their own home which has been featured in multiple blogs and magazines. Lara also does interior design for other people, businesses etc. 

They discuss what staging is, why it's important to use, tips and how to get the final pictures of the rooms to look as good as possible.

Check out the latest issue of the Free Monthly Newsletter that Stuart and Lara produce. 

https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

In the episode Lara also shares some of her favourite apps to help edit photos (see below).

Adobe Lightroom - https://www.adobe.com/uk/products/photoshop-lightroom.html

Touch retouch - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/touchretouch/id373311252 (apple)

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.advasoft.touchretouch&hl=en_GB&gl=Uk (windows)

& for videos  

Inshot - http://www.inshot.com

Lara's links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lara.bezzina/

Site - https://www.larabezzina.co.uk

Pintrest - https://www.pinterest.co.uk/larabezz/

Stuart’s links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCglAuV7oIiCzqgA5aBI47WA

Site - www.coliveit.co.uk

In this episode Stuart interviews Andy Graham. Andy refers back to when he balanced a career as a Physio Therapist and property investment. He talks about the steps he took to prepare himself to go full time and some of the surprising consequences of leaving the day job. Andy also shares advice for property investors and what he would do if he lost everything and had to start again. 

Free monthly newsletter 

https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

Andy's links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/andygraham.hmo/

Facebook - Search The HMO Community on Facebook and join Andy and other experienced investors.

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

In this episode Stuart interviews Mary and Andrew from Elite Dwellings about the benefits of having an architect in your power team. They share examples of the benefits including an example of an investor who saved thousands by having an architect. They also share advice about what to look out for / ask to make sure you get a good architects and how to find a top architect to help you with your investments.

This is the last in the power team series and I hope you have found the interviews helpful, if so please share the episode, subscribe or give write a nice review to help spread the word.

Elite Dwelling's links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elitedwellings/

Site - https://www.eliteinvestorgroup.com

Email - [email protected]

Stuart’s links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

Free monthly newsletter - 

https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCglAuV7oIiCzqgA5aBI47WA

In this episode Stuart talks about having to change plans in 2020 because of the Coronavirus Pandemic and why now is a good time to positively reflect on one the most difficult years.

The key message is if you have managed to keep things moving forward you should take time to acknowledge the achievement then build on it in your plans for 2021.

Stuart’s links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

Free monthly newsletter - 

https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

Lara's online Gold Leaf Course - 

https://www.larabezzina.co.uk/workshops

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCglAuV7oIiCzqgA5aBI47WA

In this episode Stuart is joined by Joshua Tharby for the third of the power team episodes. Joshua is a property tax specialist an accountant and a property investor who shares his experience and background, as well as sharing some examples of tax benefits to having an accountant who knows their stuff when it comes to property.

Joshua also gives some advice about finding the right lawyer for your next project. 

Also don’t forget that there are 2 more episodes in the power team series when Stuart is joined by a property lawyer and a mortgage broker.

Also check out our free monthly newsletter, all about property investment, interior design tips and legislation / policy updates.

https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

Joshua's links

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/joshuatharby/

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8DfCus0nuY&feature=youtu.be

Site

https://jsmpartners.co.uk/who-we-are/

Stuart’s links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCglAuV7oIiCzqgA5aBI47WA

In this episode Stuart is joined by Amy Cotterill for the second of the power team episodes. Amy is a property lawyer who shares her experience and background and has also agreed to come on to explain what is happening in the background while we as property investors wait for updates. 

Amy also gives some advice about finding the right lawyer for your next project. So definitely a must listen! 

Also don’t forget that there are 2 more episodes in the power team series when Stuart is joined by a property lawyer and a mortgage broker.

We have just published the 4th issue of our free monthly newsletter, you can check it out here

https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

Amy’s links

Instagram

https://instagram.com/amythepropertylawyer

Site

https://www.setfords.co.uk/our-people/profile/amy_cotterill/

Stuart’s links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCglAuV7oIiCzqgA5aBI47WA

In this episode Stuart is joined by Sam Norris for the first of the power team episodes. Sam is a very experienced mortgage broker and director of Grand Union Finance. He has a holistic approach giving guidance to property investors regarding the best way to progress to get to their property investment goals as well securing mortgages or bridging finance.

Sam also shares how to make sure you get the best mortgage broker when you go looking for your next deal. A mortgage broker is such an important role to get right to make sure your next project gets funded with the best possible financial product. So hopefully this interview will give you some ideas about what to look out for.

We have just published the 4th issue of our free monthly newsletter, you can check it out here 

https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

Sam’s links

Instagram

https://instagram.com/thesamnorris?igshid=1hallzt9sgcd8

YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9OSTV4Cv9nB7uGL8gKvp8A

LinkedIn

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sam-norris

Sam’s podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-game-of-loans-podcast/id1503692788

Stuart’s links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCglAuV7oIiCzqgA5aBI47WA

I wasn’t going to put an episode up this week because I am adding 3 next week for a short power team series. But I decided last minute that I should put something up so why not an acoustic version of the theme tune.

This is a song I wrote years ago, I don’t sing or play much at all anymore so it’s not perfect but hopefully you enjoy it!

Check out our free monthly newsletter all about property investment, interior design tips and legislation updates by going to

https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

Other links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCglAuV7oIiCzqgA5aBI47WA

In this episode Stuart interviews Kristina Castellina a full time property investor who has built up a multi million £ portfolio from scratch, who shares some of the thing that has made her successful. They talk about  Kristina’s multiple strategies and how she built up her portfolio while she balanced her career as a professional singer. 

Kristina also talks about her work as a property mentor and shares some great pieces of advice. 

Check out our fee monthly newsletter 

https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

https://instagram.com/thegoodlife_propertyinvestor?igshid=vkycnf4aq2bq

Stuart’s links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCglAuV7oIiCzqgA5aBI47WA

In this episode Stuart describes using drop letters to target specific properties he has spotted in an effort to get some direct to vendor deals. 

It's a strange time at the moment in the property market and a lot of people are trying creative ways to find properties so this might be something to try. However like most things in property don't expect it to be quick or easy. 

Also feel free to check out our free monthly newsletter which is linked here https://www.coliveit.co.uk/blog

Other links

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coliveit/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCglAuV7oIiCzqgA5aBI47WA