The Scottish Property Podcast

In this episode, Steven and Nick talk to Shaheena Din who is the national project manager for empty homes at Shelter Scotland. They discuss the housing crisis, the amount empty homes in Scotland, how the private sector and the government could solve this issue and where they butt heads on policies. We talk about the following:43,000 empty homes in Scotland51% being in 6 of the big council areas1 homes officer to each 2000 empty homes30 councils are charging council tax levy Why land...

In this episode, Steven and Nick talk to Aviram Shahar. Co-founder and CEO of the "Lendlord" property management app. Going over how digital tools can help with property management, deal sourcing, finance assessment and generally make life easier on the information side. Are these platforms the future of property investment?We talk about the following:Launching the first version in 2019Investing, managing & finance functionalitiesThe multiple uses of digital management of whole deal proce...

In this episode, Steven and Nick talk to John Morris of Prime Property Auctions about all things property, auction and investment related. The importance of investing in not just property, but other cash-flowing assets and products that will hold their value in the long-term. We talk about the following:Starting work at an auction house part-timeThe importance of being in and around the businessTrading your time effectively to make moneyPurchasing watches as an investment assetThe volati...

In this episode, Steven and Nick go into the studio for the first time to chat with Mark Shanta about the latest developments from February in the property market. Check out the video on youtube!We talk about the following:The sales market picking up againThe resignation of Nicola Sturgeon6% ADS versus 3% down southThe importance of the green party in the anti-landlord sentiment67,000 empty or unoccupied homes in scotlandThe cause of current limited rental stockWhy accidental landlords are de...

In this episode, Steven and Nick chat to Gemma and Luis of G2 Developments about how they met and became a partner business and built their own portfolio. There views on business strategies and life in property.We talk about the following:Meeting at the gymSetting up a limited company togetherusing the "Momentum" method (fancy for BRRR)8 properties since 2020900k of 1M goal so farThe difference between "investing" and "making" money in property The tax efficiency of debtBuilding solid fo...

In this episode, Steven and Nick chat to Barry Nelson about running a landscaping and construction business, buying 15 buy to let properties in 17 months and now being involved in new build eco homes.We talk about the following:Starting out cutting grass and trimming women’s bushesMoving into property from self employed landscaping and constructionPurchasing 15 properties in 17 monthsSpreading yourself too thinRaising 1 million pounds in private investor finance The power of learning the...

In this episode, Steven and Nick are joined by Noreen Baqir from Circle Finance to talk about financial services, property franchises and how she built a 30 property portfolio during Covid.We talk about the following:Financial services to banking then Starting Circle FinancePurchasing 30 properties in 2 years after CovidBeing born into property and handling leases at a young ageSelling an estate agency franchiseThe difference between finding and selling properties Using networking to sou...

In this episode, Steven and Nick have a chat with Gavin Burnett about his first buy-to-let project which is still in progress. The highs and lows of the process and the problems you may encounter as a new property investor.We talk about the following:Having imposter syndrome starting outGetting started immediately after finishing property trainingThe strategy for raising the financeGetting the deal then finding the money laterApproaching people for private investment Finding dry ro...

In this episode, Steven and Nick give an update on all the latest news affecting the property market with guest Sam Dyer.We talk about the following:Getting your taxes done on timeEffect on the market from the mini budget and interest spikeLack of stock on the marketProperties selling around home report rather than aboveThe slowing down of the market Interest rates rising 3% in the last quarterWill the “18 year cycle” play out?Potential new flipping strategiesWill house prices/values dro...

In this episode, Steven and Nick talk to Gary Wilson about the reasons why certain landlords are choosing to sell up. Is the buy-to-let market dead? Should we be worried or is it another chance to find opportunities? Getting into lettings from landlord to landlord salesReasons landlords are selling and leaving the marketThe Medias effect on the marketThe effects since the introduction of section 24 in 2015Capital gains allowance Small scale vs Large scale landlordsManagement of the ...