Building a Property Portfolio That Works with Hamish Douglas

Jul 22, 2025

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Sean is joined by property investor Hamish Douglas. Hamish shares his how he became an accidental landlord who went on to build a nine-property portfolio that includes buy to let and rent to service accommodations. He discusses challenges like Brexit's impact on his investments and how he overcame them through education and networking.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Property investment started when Hamish bought a flat to live in, then rented it out after moving abroad. This showed him property could generate income.
Property provided a foundation for financial growth for Hamish, offering stability and profit.
Mentors and networking with successful property investors is essential for growth. Education and building a network builds confidence and helps you learn from others mistakes.
Hamish's portfolio includes multiple buy to let properties and rent to service accommodations, showing a strategic approach to diversifying income streams.

BEST MOMENTS

"I was having this incredible life, but I wasn't sharing it with people. So I needed to build it in a way that gave me the ability to still have those personal relationships."

"I always thought of it as flipping only rather than buy, rent, refurbish and refinance. The idea of it has developed more. You can pull out a large portion of your money, even if it's not everything."

"With property, every one you take on becomes a secure foundation that you can then move forward from. You're not going to move backwards."

"The earlier you get educated, the earlier you get a support, the earlier you get a network. There's no other way other than to succeed."

ABOUT THE HOST

Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey.

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