The Scottish Property Podcast

In this episode Steven & Nick chat with Andy Jannetta about running ultra marathons, finding deals through family members, private finance and getting in to portfolio purchasing. He also discusses his life off shore and how he has built his property portfolio after becoming an accidental landlord.In this episode we cover:Loving extreme sports and ultra marathon runningWorking in the oil and gas industryHow to get around paying ADSBecoming an accidental landlord in 2013terrible tenants doi...

In this episode Steven & Nick chat with John McGlynn owner of CoVault storage & workspaces about his many businesses, studying for a law degree, time spent on primetime tv, working with Glasgow airport and living in Monaco after a very successful 30 year career as an entrepreneur. This is jammed packed with anecdotes and business tips.We talk about the following:Don’t believe everything you see on instagramStarting in 1993 with a Glasgow airport car park Getting to the next level...

In this episode Nick & Steven chat with Mark Shanta for a mid month market update. Covering house price predictions, Stuart Milne builders going bust, where interest rates are going and the birth of “Positive Ponty”.We talk about the following:The possible cutting of interest ratesAre we heading towards 7-8% mortgage rates?Will bank rates be slashed or continue to rise?The new Paragon buy to let product with a 5% feeFactoring all of these fees into your deal numbers Are surveyors giv...

In this episode Nick & Steven chat to Cameron Colqhoun about his life as a personal trainer, owning and losing SA property in Edinburgh and making £9000 profit on an unexpected sale.In this episode we discuss:Buying a house with his brother in 2020 to flipBorrowing money from parents to get set upPurchasing a property above the Grassmarket in EdinburghThe current demand in Dundee for the wind industryTerminating leases due to lack of cashflowLosing £1200 pcm profit due to the new SA licen...

A special New Year's Day episode of the Scottish Property Podcast featuring insights and predictions from property experts across Scotland, discussions on the recovery of the rental market in Aberdeen, strategies for flipping properties under 200 grand and getting into commercial property, challenges and lessons learned from projects, setting goals and expanding businesses, predictions for the housing market in 2024, and gratitude for the podcast community and upcoming networking events.

In this episode Steven & Nick speak to Marcus Di Rollo about his story as a professional rugby player. Leaving the sport after health and injury issues to build a personal portfolio and become director of lettings for Gilson Gray.We talk about the following:The spring UK budget Corporation tax increasePension contributions being raised Scrapping the lifetime allowance capExtending the energy price capRent rising due to removal of landlords rightsPatrick Harvey’s comments on rent...

In this episode Nick & Steven chat with Matt Morrison about starting in property at 19, becoming a sourcing by 21 and how his business has made £100,000 in the last 3 months through property deals alone. In this episode we discuss:His 3 way method of sourcing propertyStarting after leaving school with only 2 qualificationWorking in civil service Losing his dad at a young age Having a revelation about working for other people Working in Farmfoods and door to door sales...

In this episode Nick & Steven chat with Craig Gallagher from Quinnergy about property compliance in Scotland. How their company of experts make life easier for property owners and Landlords as a one stop shop for compliance . Advising landlords on all aspects of rental property compliance as well as carrying out the work. In this episode we discuss:How to grow but keep small business service levelHaving 40 staff and a 30 vehicle fleet The importance of branding and reputationWor...

In this episode, Nick & Steven chat to Brian Gilmour from Indigo Square about the latest info and updates for the month of November in the property world.We talk about the following:What do factors actually do and why do we hate them?The truth about the law around being forced to pay for servicesSince 2020 the LHA rates have not been reviewed Tenants on benefits legislation Why average rental length has grown by x4 over 20 yearsIs the private rental sector the appropriate place ...

In this episode Nick & Steven chat to Paul Docherty about his journey from engineering to property investing. Working on self development and putting yourself in amongst the right people to progress as quickly as possibleTreating property as a pensionStarting to purchase property at 25The detriment of surrounding yourself with the wrong people Seeing your pain point and finding the solutionEmbracing being out of your comfort zonePutting yourself out there Discovering off market ...