Under The Floorboard | Episode 34 – Is Aberdeen Really That Bad? A Property Masterclass with Sam Dyer

Would you invest where everyone else is too scared to?

In Episode 34, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney are joined by Sam Dyer for what can only be described as an Aberdeen property masterclass.

Aberdeen is one of the UK's most debated investment locations. Some investors won't touch it. Others believe it's one of the country's biggest opportunities.

So... who's right?

As someone investing in Aberdeen day in, day out, Sam cuts through the headlines and social media opinions to explain what's really happening on the ground. From tenant demand and yields to the best (and worst) areas to invest, this episode is packed with practical knowledge that every property investor should hear.

Whether you're actively considering Aberdeen or you've already written it off, this conversation might completely change the way you think about the city.

💬 In This Episode:

🏙️ Why Aberdeen developed such a negative reputation

📉 Has the city really recovered from the oil crash?

📈 Where the biggest investment opportunities are today

🏠 The best areas to buy—and the areas to avoid

💰 Yield vs capital growth—which strategy wins?

🧠 How to invest confidently when everyone else is fearful

🔮 Sam's predictions for Aberdeen over the next five years

One of our favourite questions...

"If someone handed you £500,000 today... would you invest it all in Aberdeen?"

Sam's answer might surprise you.

If you're looking for facts instead of fear, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

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From the city to the sand... to build a better future.

This week Steven and Sean are joined by Mark Downie (@mark_downie_property) as he shares why he made the bold decision to move to Saudi Arabia, how it changed his outlook on money and business, and why he eventually returned home to build a career in property.

We cover:

🌍 Why Saudi Arabia?

💰 Building wealth while working overseas

🏡 Growing a property portfolio from abroad

🔨 Project management mistakes investors make

🧠 Mindset, business & long-term thinking

🚀 What he'd do differently if starting again today

A brilliant conversation packed with honest lessons and practical advice for anyone looking to build wealth through property.

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Under The Floorboard | Episode 32 – From Accidental Landlord to Property Auctions with David McGinty

In Episode 32, Steven and Sean sit down with the ever-insightful David McGinty from Prime Property Auctions.

David shares his journey into property, from working down south and unexpectedly becoming an accidental landlord, to building a successful career within one of Scotland's leading property auction companies.

We explore the lessons learned along the way, how his perspective on property has evolved, and what it's really like being part of the Prime Property Auctions team. David also discusses his involvement with Glasgow PIN, helping connect property investors, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs through the power of networking.

💬 What We Cover:

How an accidental landlord journey led to a career in property

Working away from home and transitioning into investing

Lessons learned from real-life property experiences

Behind the scenes at Prime Property Auctions

The value of networking and building relationships

Glasgow PIN and helping others grow their network

Opportunities and challenges in today's market

Whether you're new to property or years into your journey, David brings practical advice, valuable insights, and a refreshing perspective on building success through relationships and action.

Follow David on Instagram 👉 @david_prime_property_auctions

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 31 – From Property Deals at 18 to Mortgage Broker Success with Robbie Turner

In Episode 31, Steven and Sean sit down with rising Scottish property professional Robbie Turner to discuss his journey from sourcing and selling property deals at just 18 years old to becoming a fully qualified mortgage broker.

Robbie shares the challenges of breaking into the property industry at a young age, building credibility, and developing the confidence needed to succeed. He also reflects on working alongside Matt Morrison and the valuable lessons that helped shape his career.

Now operating as a mortgage broker, Robbie helps investors and homebuyers secure the right finance, avoid costly mistakes, and structure deals that support their long-term goals.

What We Cover:

• Getting started in property at 18
• The realities of sourcing and selling deals as a young entrepreneur
• Building trust and credibility in a competitive industry
• Lessons learned from working alongside Matt Morrison
• Transitioning into mortgage broking
• Common finance mistakes property investors make
• Robbie's future ambitions and business goals

This episode is packed with practical advice, honest insights, and a powerful reminder that success in property is driven by determination, knowledge, and action—not age.

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🚨 30 Episodes In! 🚨

To celebrate this milestone episode of Under The Floorboard, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with Scottish property investor Taylor McDonald for a real blockbuster conversation.

Taylor opens up about his journey from being asked to leave school in secondary, to building businesses from a young age and carving out a serious name for himself in the property world. This episode is proof that school results are not the be all and end all of success.

We dive into his background in commercial business, his transition into property, deal sourcing, serviced accommodation management, and his latest hotel development project.

💬 What We Cover:

* Taylor’s early business mindset and commercial experience

* Getting into property and building momentum

* Deal sourcing and SA management

* The mindset required to overcome setbacks and doubt

* His latest hotel development project

* Why traditional education doesn’t define your future

This episode is packed with motivation, practical lessons, mindset shifts, and serious value from someone who built success his own way.

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Under The Floorboard | Episode 29 – Building a Hotel Business, Marriage & Massive Moves with David & Samantha

In this huge Episode 29 with tonnes of facts and one you won't want to miss, Steven McKaveney and Sean Spalding are joined with with David Liddell and Samantha Kirkland—the husband-and-wife duo behind Bide Hotels and Bide Investments.

This episode dives deep into what it really takes to build a hotel development and property business together as a couple. From the highs and lows of getting started, to raising finance, taking big risks, and making life-changing decisions—this is a raw and honest look behind the scenes.

We also explore the reality of juggling it all… including running a business with a newborn baby, and making bold moves like packing everything up on Boxing Day and relocating hundreds of miles to make their vision a reality.

💬 What We Cover:

Building a property & hotel business as a husband and wife team

The challenges and strengths of working together

Raising finance and scaling in hotel development

The highs, lows, and real struggles behind the scenes

Balancing business, life, and a newborn baby

Taking big risks to create long-term success

This episode is packed with honesty, resilience, and inspiration for anyone building a business, especially those doing it as a team.

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👉 @samanthakirkland

👉 @davidliddellbide

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 28 – Q1 Review, Q2 Plans & Real Market Talk

In Episode 28, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney are back for a no-guest catch-up, reflecting on everything that’s happened in Q1 of the year and looking ahead to what Q2—and the rest of the year—has in store.

The guys break down their wins, challenges, lessons learned, and give their honest take on the current property market. From deals and business growth to mindset and mistakes, this episode is packed with real conversations and practical insights that can help anyone on their own journey.

💬 What We Cover:

What happened in Q1 — highs, lows, and surprises

Goals and plans for Q2 and beyond

Current views on the property market

Challenges faced and how they handled them

Wins worth celebrating

Learnings that can help investors and business owners alike

Whether you’re in property, business, or simply trying to level up this year, this episode brings honesty, clarity, and value.

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 27 – Accidental Landlord to SA Success with Paul McKim

In Episode 27, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with Paul McKim—a Serviced Accommodation (SA) property manager and investor who turned an unexpected start into a thriving business.

Paul shares how becoming an accidental landlord sparked his journey into property, and how he went on to leave his corporate job to build a successful SA management company.

This episode dives deep into the realities of running a serviced accommodation business—the good, the bad, and what most people don’t see behind the scenes.

💬 What We Cover:

Paul’s backstory before property

How becoming an accidental landlord changed everything

The transition from corporate life to running a business

The reality of managing serviced accommodation

What investors should look for in SA deals

How to choose the right management team

Hot areas and opportunities to keep an eye on

Whether you're considering SA as a strategy or already involved, this episode is packed with practical insights and real-world advice to help you avoid mistakes and make better decisions.

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In Episode 26, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with Barry John Corr—a Scottish property investor whose journey is built on resilience, hard lessons, and serious growth.

From leaving the world of professional football due to injury, to finding his way into property through struggle and persistence, Barry John shares the real story behind getting started—when things don’t go to plan.

Now, he helps investors achieve strong returns while mitigating risk, using the experience he’s built through challenges, mistakes, and deals that didn’t always go smoothly.

💬 What We Cover:

Barry John’s difficult start in property

Transitioning from professional sport into business

The biggest mistakes and lessons learned early on

How he now helps investors maximise returns and reduce risk

Mindset shifts required to push through setbacks

Some juicy deals and real behind-the-scenes stories

This episode is raw, honest, and packed with value—especially for anyone who’s faced setbacks and is still pushing forward.

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🎙️ Under The Floorboard | Episode 25 – Inside the Auction Room with John Loudon

In Episode 25, Sean Spalding and Steven McKaveney sit down with John Loudon from Auction House Scotland, a seasoned property auctioneer with deep insight into how the auction world really works.

John shares his journey into property and how he became involved in auctions, taking us behind the scenes of the auction process and explaining why it can be such a powerful strategy for both buyers and sellers.

We dive into the benefits of buying and selling at auction, the pitfalls investors should avoid, and the key information you must know before raising your hand to bid.

💬 What We Cover:

John’s journey into property and auctions

How the auction process works step-by-step

Why auctions can be a powerful exit strategy for sellers

Opportunities auctions create for investors

Common pitfalls and costly mistakes to avoid

What buyers should check before bidding

Whether you’re an experienced investor or brand new to auctions, this episode is packed with practical advice and insider knowledge that could save you time and money.

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