
The Scottish Property Podcast
A weekly podcast focused on keeping property investors informed and educated on the Scottish property market. Co-hosts Nick Ponty and Steven Clark share their own experiences, answer questions and talk to experts in the industry.
Latest episodes

May 26, 2021 • 38min
5 tips to improve your chance of getting a Buy Let mortgage with Kessar Salimi
In this episode of the podcast, Nick and Steven chat to property investor and mortgage broker, Kessar Salimi. He gives us 5 top tips to improve your chance of getting a Buy to Let mortgage. Kessar also hosts the Freedom Property Podcast.Connect with Kessar for mortgage advice:https://www.kessarsalimi.com/https://www.instagram.com/kessarsalimi/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kessar-salimi-16919a139/⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Hope you find it useful and we would appreciate it hugely if...

May 19, 2021 • 1h 1min
Build to rent £25m portfolio with Andi Cooke
In this episode of the podcast, Nick and Steven interview successful property developer Andi Cooke. Andi is the Co-founder of Whitebox Property Solutions and along with his business partner Lloyd Girardi, they have built up a portfolio of £25m as well as a number of active developments on the go. They now teach others to become property developers.We talk about the following:Getting into property development with little or no moneyDetails of Andi and Lloyds first development and ...

May 12, 2021 • 52min
£15 per hour to £2100 per hour with Derek Baskerville
In this episode of the podcast, Nick and Steven interview property developer Derek Baskerville. Derek, who is a joiner to trade made the decision to renovate his own house to sell. He then realised quickly how much potential there was to make money in property development and quickly switched his full-time attention to it.We talk about the following:Getting away from the mindset of carrying out work on a project and using other tradesHow to find good trades and maintain long-lasti...

May 5, 2021 • 1h 5min
Crypto investing with Dee Ludlow
In this episode of the podcast, Nick and Steven interview investor Dee Ludlow. Dee is the founder of the 5am club which helps people get educated on all sectors of investing. These days he focuses a lot of his time on Cryptocurrency investing which we dig deep on.We talk about the following:How Dee started investing and what he boughtDee's experience in propertyWhy he invests in bitcoin and cryptocurrencyHow to start investing in crypto and what strategies to usePredictions on the...

Apr 28, 2021 • 49min
Professional footballer to property investor with Gary Wales
In this episode of the podcast, Nick and Steven interview former professional footballer Gary Wales of Hame Property. After enjoying a career in football, Gary now uses multiple strategies to invest in property. He is also now an Estate Agent with Keller Williams.We talk about the following:What life was like as a footballer and did he receive any support in planning for his life after retirement.How he became interested in property investing and the reasons whyServiced apartments...

Apr 21, 2021 • 39min
Staying cool in a heated property market! 🔥
In this episode of the podcast Nick and Steven talked about their trials and tribulations in the current red hot property market. We cover the following in detail:Why the market is so competitive at the moment What happens when people start overpayingHow it is so important to stick to your criteria and strategy to achieve your long-term goalsCase study of how a deal came to Nick when he was least expecting it and why patience has paid offTales from closing datesDon't compare your pr...

Apr 14, 2021 • 46min
Assisted sales and £47k on the first deal with David and Jon
In this episode of the podcast, we chat to David Smart and Jon Mullaney of Strathclyde property investors. These boys are doing amazing things despite just starting out in property, they have managed to profit £47k from their first deal which they share with us on the podcast.We cover the following in detail:What is the Assisted sale strategy Deep dive into the numbers and timelines of the specific dealImportance of transparency and building relationships with sellersHow they stru...

Apr 7, 2021 • 1h 5min
Buying a 91 unit portfolio during a pandemic and the economics of property with Adam Lawrence
This week on the podcast, Nick and Steven chat to property investor Adam Lawrence. Adam has just completed on a purchase of a 91 unit portfolio in Scotland. He also has some great views and a solid understanding of the current economy and the outlook for property prices. Adam writes a weekly article on the Partners in Property Facebook page where he goes deep on the current economy and property market.Partners in Property:https://www.facebook.com/partnersinpropertyukWe...

Mar 31, 2021 • 55min
Flips, interiors and holiday lets with Jennifer Olivier
This week on the podcast, Nick and Steven chat to property investor Jennifer Olivier about her path in property so far. Jennifer has been successful in multiple strategies including Flips, buy to lets and holiday lets. She also has a passion for interior design which really shows through in her property projects and her Instagram page.We cover the following in detail:Transitioning from a full-time HR job to spending more time in propertyJennifers holiday lets and how she has weat...

Mar 24, 2021 • 40min
First time buyer mortgages and the state of the market with Jonathan Williams
This week on the podcast, Nick and Steven speak to mortgage broker Jonathan Williams about the options the lending options now available to first time buyers and how this will have an impact on the property market.We cover the following in detail:The relaunch of the first home fund in Scotland - the advantages and disadvantagesUK government-backed 95% mortgages announced post budgetThe current state of the property market Possible stamp duy (LBTT) reformConnect with Jonathan:Web site&nbs...