The Scottish Property Podcast

In this episode, Steven and Nick chat with David Sands about his family business and current property business. As the former owner of David Sands convenience stores, we discuss the sale of the shop chain and his subsequent shift into property, making life work to what he wants to do in the future.We talk about the following:* Starting a convenience store business in his 20’s* Building it from 1 shop to 30 units with 800 employees* Selling it all off to the co-op for an undisclosed sum* How t...

In this episode, Steven and Nick chat with Jerry Alexander about current topical situations.Rising energy costs, utilities, and how it is affecting his commercial and residential propertystrategies.We talk about the following:* Rising energy and utility costs* Rising interest rates* The effect the rises are having on property strategies* What you can do to mitigate risks* Looking for new opportunities* The current economic conditions* How we can navigate through the problems aheadHow to get i...

In this episode, Nick chats with John Blackwood, CEO Scottish Association of Landlords about the latest government announcements and what the implications are for landlords.We talk about the following:How the Scottish government did not engage or consult with stakeholders Update on when the legislation is to be published How will the freeze on rent be implemented Is it the SNP or the Green Party driving these policies How will the eviction bans work and will th...

In this episode, Steven and Nick chat to property investor Ewan Dudding (25) about how he has managed to scale up to owning 22 buy to let properties at such a young age! We talk about the following:How Ewan bought his first property saving everything he had and cutting his expenses. How to get a mortgage as a student.“House hacking” for cash flow.Leveraging student loans to purchase property.Using the BRRR strategy to build his portfolio.Funding with private investor financing and h...

Rent Freeze and Eviction Bans with Brian Gilmour In this episode, Steven and Nick chat with Brian Gilmour about the latest government announcements about the rent increase, freeze, and eviction bans. How to get in touch with Brian:Brian@indigolets.comhttp://www.indigolets.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-gilmour-15aa2125**DISCLAIMER**Please do your own due diligence on any of our guests you may decide to do business with. We interview in good faith. However, we cannot be held r...

In this episode, Steven and Nick chat to Dee Ludlow about all the factors at play in the macro economy right now. How is this having an impact on peoples investing decisions and where will the opportunity come for investors?We talk about the following:Where the opportunity is to invest in the current economic climate.Rising interest rates, how fast and how high do rates need to go to curb inflation?What is the true rate of inflation?The energy crisis and how it’s going to affect busines...

In this episode, Steven and Nick chat to Julian Mithoff about the tragic circumstances from which his property journey began. Building a property portfolio whilst simultaneously growing a whisky business. Living life on your own terms and how property is helping him do this.We talk about the following:* Starting with the cash from his fathers insurance policy * The depreciation of the value of money in the bank* Beginning during Covid lockdown * Paying for an education* Building a b...

In this episode, Steven and Nick chat to Hannah Marsh from HomeViews about the future of the private rented sector and what impact Build to Rent schemes will have on it. Hannah runs an online review platform called HomeViews which allows prospective buyers and tenants to read reviews of residential developments.We discuss:What HomeViews is ?What is build to rent and what type of tenant demographics do they cater for?How important is location?What’s included in the costs and what extra ...

In this episode, Steven and Nick chat to Jordan Kynoch about making the move from over worked personal trainer to gaining time and financial freedom through property. Jordan shares his story along with great tips on how to find and raise private finance and how to run a successful property business. We talk about the following:* Spending £15,000 on property education at 23 years old* Going all in with his life savings* Moving from personal trainer to property * Trading y...

In this episode, Nick and Steven chat to Lexie Carducci about her move from actress to becoming an investment influencer and combining entertainment with property. We talk to about building her property portfolio, flips, social media and combining it all.We talk about the following:* Her singing, acting and presenting background* Finding her niche in property* Starting out working for an estate agent * Working for a relocation expert * Starting her own freelance relocation service* ...