The Scottish Property Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This week on the podcast, Nick and Steven interview Sam Dyer.Sam is a portfolio landlord & investor with a property portfolio spanning across Scotland from Glasgow up to Aberdeen. All of Sam's acquisitions since 2016 have been funded by private investors and his main strategy is acquiring portfolios. He also co-owns Dyer & Co Property, an ARLA accredited property management company that focusses on the property investment sector. Sam’s main role within the company is running the portf...

This week on the podcast, Nick and Steven pick out the key announcements made by Rishi Sunak in this year's budget and how they will affect the property market in 2021.The following points are covered:The key budget announcements that have will affect property investorsWhat could affect property prices Our view on how the market will performThe opportunity in various different strategiesChat about general market conditions ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Hope you find it useful and we would appreciate it...

This week on the podcast, Nick and Steven interview Mov8 Associate Solicitor Gerald Segal who explains the conveyancing process in Scotland for buying and selling property.The following points are covered:What does conveyancing actually mean?How long is the process of conveyancing in Scotland?Explanation of the offer/acceptance stageExplanation about the negotiating stageExplanation on the settlement stageWhat fees can you expect to pay including LBTT, ADSHow to choose the right solicit...