The Scottish Property Podcast

In this episode Nick and Steven chat with Connor McGuinness and Barry Wilson from Kraken Property Group. They share how they found an abandoned rotting property owned by a hoarder in the Sun newspaper and how they managed to secure the deal using the assisted sale strategy.Meeting at a property education event The opportunities created from paying it forward Making 45k off one deal and 35k from another Starting using your own money to learn what you are doingFinding a deal thro...

In this episode Nick and Steven chat about whether buy to let is still a viable strategy in 2023. Is it a dead strategy or is it all a matter of opinion, spin and fear mongering?What are the main concerns with buy to lets at the momentADS going up to 6% recently Rent caps and eviction bans The interest rates keep rocketing upProperty is still the best way to store wealthThe difference with property and other asset classes The importance of not over-leveraging going forward&nbsp...

This week Nick and Steven chat to Barry Gray of BLG investments about how he bought 17 properties in 17 months starting out with a 6 property portfolio purchase in Montrose. Barry shares the risks taken and the issues faced along the way. Almost going broke and keeping the train on the tracks.Starting out working for Pharmaceutical companies Building up a pot of cash working throughout CovidHaving nearly £100,000 to begin in property with Beating analysis paralysis and “not the righ...

In this weeks episode, Nick and Steven chat to Davy Hutton about the latest in the economy and property market for the month of June. The announcement that inflation isn’t going anywhereHow high will UK interest rates goThe effects on the economy and property industry from BrexitHas the latest data spooked the market?Is there a mortgage ticking time bomb on the horizon?Finance and PCP type methods of payment adding to the issues?House prices and the annual price change Is it more li...

In this weeks episode Steven and Nick chat with Steven Easton of Easton Group about owning 300 residential properties & 100 commercial properties within the family business whilst also running a green energy efficiency company. He provides some great business insights along with advice on achieving EPC ratings. 400 properties split between residential and commercial Energy efficiency solutions How his father became an accidental landlordBuying a £1.5 million property at auc...

In this episode Nick & Steven have a chat with the lads from Brightstone property, Andrew Harkins & Chris Brown. they go into the details of their buy to let portfolio, flip projects and why they have decided to pivot into the world of commercial property.Complimentary skill sets and roles in businessStarting on a large flip in BlantyreUsing family for trades vs using outside contractors Disagreements and weaknesses in partnershipsNumbers on the first flipConducting business thro...

In this episode Nick chats to Steven about the process and numbers of his latest and greatest project to date. He shares details on the acquisition of the building, the refurb and the fact that this one building will generate over £61,000 a year in profit!HMO availability and demand in Scotland How the property was sourced & due diligenceHow the project was funded and cost planningFiguring out the exit strategyThe use of bridging lending Recruitment company issues Rubbish a...

In this episode Steven and Nick chat to Brian Gilmore of Indigo Square about the latest news, developments and legislation in the scottish market over May We talk about the following:The launch of 100% mortgages by SkiptonForgetting about the 2008 crash The geographical area where 100% mortgages will be available The flip of culture in Scotland from renting to owning propertyThe empty space in Scotland and why there isn’t enough affordable housing Purple bricks being sold ...

In this episode Steven and Nick chat to Gillian green about her use of all property strategies and how her SA lets have performed this year. Owning an HMO in Liverpool and venturing into the world of commercial property.Gillians involvement in all aspects of property investingFlips, HMO, Holiday lets, Sourcing and more Trying serviced accommodation strategy for a year Staging and finding enjoyment in the creative aspects of property Holiday lets licensing and the comparison to ...

In this episode Nick and Steven chat with David Smart about his sourcing, development and lettings businesses. David was on the show 2 years ago and has excelled since then. He shares the power of sourcing and how integral it is to a successful property business. Along with finding 330k of last minute investment from a social media post.Sourcing when starting out in property to leave working off-shore Systems and due diligence involved in sourcingSourcing over 50 properties in a year&nbs...