In this episode of the Scottish Property Podcast, Nick and Steven sit down with Phillip Stewart, a property investor and professional property photographer. Phillip shares his journey from a passion for landscape photography to building a successful property media business – and how he’s now using that platform to grow his property portfolio.

Phillip talks about working with estate agents, developers, and investors, and explains why professional photography can make or break a property listing. He also opens up about the challenges of starting his own business during COVID, the importance of branding, and how photography has given him a unique advantage when sourcing and investing in property.

🎙️ Episode Highlights:

🌟 From Passion to Profession

• Discovering photography at school and turning a hobby into a career

• Winning national and international awards in landscape photography

• Moving into property photography with McEwan Fraser Legal

🏡 Building a Property Media Business

• Gaining experience with estate agents before launching his own company

• Starting out during COVID while facing tough restrictions

• Growing a team of freelancers and scaling the business across Scotland

📸 Why Property Photography Matters

• How professional photos, videos, and floorplans boost sales and branding

• Case studies showing the difference high-quality marketing can make

• Breaking down packages, costs, and the value delivered to agents and investors

💬 Property Investing & Personal Growth

• Using his media business profits to buy his first rental property

• Training with Darren & Jillian Green and planning future HMOs and SA units