The Property Podcast

Goal setting is the key to transforming your life—every successful person has them! Learn about SMART goals and how they enhance your clarity. Discover a listener's nine-month income plan and Rob Dix's two-year goal system focused on meaningful targets. Uncover ways to break big goals into manageable tasks and turn them into daily habits. Plus, find out how accountability groups keep you motivated and why measuring portfolio value matters more than property count. Goal-oriented strategies can redefine your future!

Discover how to supercharge your property investment game using Rightmove. Learn to inspect historical sold prices and assess current sales activity effectively. Find out how to gauge rental demand by checking listing durations and use custom map boundaries for targeted searches. Get tips on setting up instant alerts for favorable listings and utilize Rightmove’s free investor newsletter. Plus, explore tools like PropertyBee for tracking listing history and enhance your investment decisions with accessible market trends.

Discover how to assemble your property dream team for success. Learn the critical roles of solicitors, letting agents, and mortgage brokers, and how they can save you time and money. Uncover the value of property sourcers and why it's essential to choose a knowledgeable accountant. Hear insights on the importance of mentorship in your investment journey, and get tips for vetting professionals to align with your goals. Tune in to elevate your property investing strategy!

Explore the intense debate between Buy To Let and Buy To Sell strategies in property investment. Discover the benefits of long-term cash flow and asset growth versus the allure of quick profits when flipping houses. Delve into the risks involved with both approaches, including tenant issues and refurbishment uncertainties. Gain insights on goal setting and valuable reading recommendations. Plus, learn about productivity tools that can enhance your property management skills.

This week we’re putting our usual puppies and rainbows into storage and turning our attention to property disasters. You’re not going to get through your investing career without something doing wrong, but how can you decrease the odds, and what should you do when something does knock you off track? From speaking to new investors, […] The post TPP009: Property Investment Disasters appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we attempted a comprehensive beginners’ guide to property – well, as comprehensive as you can pack into half an hour. We ran through five of the key decisions that new investors need to be aware of –  including the mighty power of leverage, and the reassuring fact that you only need to know […] The post TPP008: Beginners Guide to Property appeared first on The Property Hub.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dive into the world of social media and how it can enhance your property expertise! Discover valuable tips on leveraging Twitter for insights and building a curated list of influential accounts. Learn best practices for LinkedIn networking, including personalized connections. Explore active Facebook groups for discussions and resources. Plus, find out about additional platforms like YouTube and Quora for property learning. Don’t miss the warning about avoiding spammy sellers while navigating these networks!

Discover the buzz around property hotspots, from Market Harborough to Montenegro, and learn how to sift through media hype. The hosts share critical signals that indicate potential growth, like improved transport links and local amenities. They also delve into the importance of long-term fundamentals over short-term trends, emphasizing key factors like proximity to cities and quality schools. Avoid marketing spin and focus on solid investment strategies for sustainable growth.

Listeners are treated to surprising insights about house prices, highlighting a significant drop since the recession. Actionable tips on selecting a letting agent take center stage, emphasizing the importance of referrals and checking listing quality. A phone test and mystery shopping tips provide a clever way to assess agents. Hosts caution against agents boasting about having hundreds of tenants waiting and recommend focusing on service quality over fees. There’s also a handy resource shared to enhance your emailing skills!

This week, the hosts tackle the clash between viewing oneself as a landlord versus an investor. They dive into the benefits of being hands-off with investments while still managing tenant relationships effectively. One argues for strategic, big-picture thinking, while the other emphasizes the emotional benefits of being engaged with tenants. They also share insights on the risks of outsourcing property management and suggest a hybrid approach for success. Plus, they explore the UK's happiest places to live!