They’ve won awards, they’ve grown their portfolio steadily and strategically, and they’ve done it all while raising a young family. Jake and Lucy of Innova Property—mentors at the HMO Roadmap and recently crowned HMO Property Investors of the Year at the Property Investors Awards—are back on the podcast!

In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what’s been going on behind the scenes in their business. You’ll hear how they’ve continued to grow in a tough market, and the practical strategies they’re using to stay on track and scale sustainably.

If you’re looking to grow your own property business—whether it’s recycling more cash, accessing funding, finding great deals, building better systems, or simply freeing up your time—this episode is packed with actionable insights. Especially if you’re trying to juggle it all alongside family life, travel, or other commitments.

Topics covered in this episode:

02:59 – The challenges of scaling a property business
06:02 – Diversifying your property portfolio strategically
11:56 – Systemising operations to boost efficiency
15:09 – Knowing when it’s the right time to sell
18:06 – The importance of rental confidence in today’s market
20:30 – How the HMO landscape is evolving
25:14 – The three key pillars of successful property investing
28:09 – How to build and nurture strong investor relationships

Listen to other episodes with Jake & Lucy:

Ep 14 - Jake & Lucy - Building A Portfolio Using Parallel Strategies & A 25% ROI Case Study

Ep 143 - More Properties, Bigger Projects And Even Better Results with Jake And Lucy

Want to join Jake & Lucy’s 1-2-1 mentoring program? You can enquire here.

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