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A podcast for expats investing in UK property
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How to Get the Best Price When Selling Property at Auction
3d ago00:41:21Tap to summarize#293In today’s show, I have an imaginary 3 bed semi I’m looking to sell at auction for profit.Helping me to maximise my gain is Olivia Boulting, also known as The Queen of the Gavel, Regional Manager and Auctioneer for Auction House South West.This episode is jam packed with fantastic advice on how to get the best results at auction as a seller.As a result, there's plenty to learn for buyers too!Olivia is also host of a new podcast with ex guest Jade from Docuwise called TheAuction Edit. Our WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideWe discuss:UK Property Auction vs Traditional Sale: Key DifferencesSetting Guide Price and Reserve for UK Property AuctionsAttracting Multiple Bidders for UK Property SuccessBanded Guide Price Strategy in UK Property AuctionsPreparing UK Property for Sale: Photos and MarketingVideo Tours and Drone Footage for UK Property ListingsLegal Pack Essentials for UK Property AuctionsSearch Pack Timelines in Selling UK PropertyEnvironmental Searches: Radon Issues in Southwest UKMaximising UK Property Price: Auction House TipsManaging Completion Timescales for UK Property AuctionsFee Structures: Seller vs Buyer Costs in UK PropertyAnti-Embarrassment Clauses in UK Property SalesDrip Feeding Legal Pack to Attract UK Property BuyersPost-Auction Sales Strategies for UK PropertySelling UK Property Prior to Auction: When and WhyThe Impact of Auctioneer Skills on UK Property PriceChoosing the Best Auction House to Sell UK PropertyRegional Differences in UK Property Auction PracticesLive Stream vs Timed Auctions for UK Property SalesKeywordsUK property, UK property auction, Sell property UK, UK property market, Selling property at auction UK, UK estate agents, Auction house UK, Property auction process UK, Guide price UK auction, Reserve price UK auction, UK property marketing, Legal pack property auction UK, UK property completion timescales, How to sell a house at auction in the UK, Maximising price at UK property auction, Best auction houses for property in the UK, Preparing a legal pack for UK property auction, Difference between guide price and reserve price UK auction, Marketing strategies for property auction UK, Post-auction property sales UK, Selling probate property at auction UK, Attracting remote buyers to UK property auctions, Common mistakes in UK auction legal packs, Impact of reserve price on UK auction success, Typical fees for selling property at auction UK, Fastest way to sell property in the UK, Banded guide price UK auction, Selling a three bed semi at auction in PlymouthAttention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act
Transcribe →61% Capital Gain in Five Years
6d ago00:10:56Tap to summarize#292Once a month I’m joined by Darren McNeill from our sponsors FMP to look back at a deal he sourced for a client 5 years ago.This month, we discuss a deal in Bacup, Lancashire OL13 8BSFinnigan McNeill Property specialise in high-yielding turnkey properties in the Northwest for under 125K.Our WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideWe discuss:FMP’s focus on UK buy-to-let propertiesBack-to-back terraced houses explained in UK property contextProperty deal review: Holmes Lane, Bacup, UKTwo-bedroom terraces in the UK property marketUK property purchase price: £65,000 in 2021Rental forecast vs. actual rents UK propertyAttic bedrooms in UK back-to-back homesUK property on three floors: Investment benefitsUK rental market: £525 achieved over £475 forecastFMP information sheets for UK property investorsFive and ten-year UK property forecastingKey UK property market statistics and EPC dataBacup UK property price growth since 2017UK capital growth: 37% in Bacup since 2020UK rental yields: North West outperforming national averageUK property yields: FMP targets 9–10% minimumCapital growth surprise in Northern UK propertyUK cash flow vs. capital growth investment strategyBurnley: Top UK property investment locationBurnley’s regeneration and impact on UK property valuesKeywordsUK property, UK property investment, UK property market, Buy to let UK, Northwest property investment, Greater Manchester property, Burnley property investment, Bacup property market, UK rental yields, UK capital growth, Buy to let under 125,000, UK property cash flow, Rental Barometer Fleet Mortgages, UK landlord advice, Back to back terrace property UK, Burnley buy to let opportunities, Northwest England investment properties, UK two bedroom rental yields, Holmes Lane Bacup property, UK property investment for expats, Best areas to invest in Northwest UK, University of Central Lancashire property investment, UK property projections and forecasting, UK property remortgage rates, UK property information sheets for landlordsAttention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act
Transcribe →Expat Property Story
1w ago00:02:28Tap to summarizeWe've released 278 episodes since our last trailer.So it's time for a refresh.We're also starting a YouTube channel to show short video clips from our more recent episodes.Details to follow later.
Transcribe →Making Sense of UK Property Data & Market Cycles with Lucian Cook of Savills
1w ago00:45:37Tap to summarize#291Lucian Cook is Head of Residential Research at Savills.In this episode, Lucian demystifies UK property data, market cycles, and regional growth trends. Listen in full to learn where to collect data andhow to interpret it.You will also gain expert insights on how to understand regional market cycles and navigate current trends in UK property.Our WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideWe discuss:AI’s Impact on UK Property Market ResearchUK Property Data Interpretation More Important Than Raw AccessComparing Nationwide, ONS, and Halifax UK House Price IndexesStrengths and Weaknesses of UK Property Data SourcesUnderstanding RICS Residential Market Survey for UK InvestorsAnalysing UK Mortgage Approvals and Market TrendsTracking UK Private Rented Sector Supply and DemandVolatility in Monthly UK House Price DataRegional Differences: London vs. Midlands and Northern UKYield Analysis for UK Buy-to-Let Property InvestorsImpact of UK Government Policy on Housing MarketRole of First Time Buyers in UK Property TrendsBank of Mum and Dad’s Influence in UK HousingManchester’s Rising Role in the UK Property MarketImportance of Demographic Data in UK Housing ResearchUK Housing Cycle Predictions and Black Swan EventsPrivate Rented Sector Changes Post-Renters Reform ActEffects of Geopolitical Events on UK Property MarketBarriers to Homeownership and UK Property AffordabilityHow to Assess Local Demand in UK Property InvestmentKeywordsUK property podcast, UK housing market podcast, UK real estate podcast, property investment podcast UK, buy-to-let podcast UK, UK property market insights, UK house prices podcast, expat property podcast UK, UK property news podcast, residential property podcast UK, UK property trends podcast, UK property research podcast, UK property cycle podcast, UK landlord podcast, UK rental market podcast, UK property data podcast, UK housing forecast podcast, first-time buyer podcast UK, best property podcast UK, UK property expert interviews, UK property analysis podcast, Savills property podcast UK, UK property investment advice podcast, UK housing policy podcast, UK private rented sector podcast, UK regional property podcastAttention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act
Transcribe →Why UK Landlords are Selling While Hong Kong Buyers Dominate
2w ago00:09:45Tap to summarize#290This is our monthly roundup of news affecting UK Property investors.This month's newsBridging Boom: UK Short-Term Finance Sector Rockets to £10 Billion—What’s Driving the Surge?30-Year Gilt Yields Hit Century High—Could This Signal Trouble for UK Mortgages and House Prices?Hong Kong Buyers Dominate UK Property Market—But Some Face Massive Losses in Off-Plan ScandalLandlords Flee UK Rental Market: New Data Reveals Record Sell-Off Amid Incoming Legislation ChangesOur WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupIn this episode:UK Bridging Finance Hits £10 Billion in 2025Growth Trends in UK Short-Term Property FinanceBridging Loans Shift from Last Resort to MainstreamIncreased Regulation in UK Bridging SectorHigher Borrowing Costs Impact UK Property Transactions30-Year Gilt Yields Hit Century-High in UKGilt Yields and Their Influence on UK MortgagesRising Swap Rates Affect UK Fixed Mortgage PricesHigh Gilt Yields Pressure UK Property PricesPublic Debt Impacts UK Economy and Housing MarketUK Property Market Faces Political and Economic UncertaintyHong Kong Buyers Dominate Overseas UK Property OwnershipOverseas Property Buyers in England and Wales by NumbersUK Off-Plan Property Risks for Hong Kong InvestorsX1 Manchester Waters Failure Hits Global UK Property InvestorsSurge in UK Buy-to-Let Properties for SaleLandlords Respond to Renters Rights Act by Exiting MarketLondon Leads in UK Former Rentals Entering MarketRegulatory Changes Force UK Landlords to Reassess InvestmentsRenters Rights Act Alters UK Landlord Tenant Selection CriteriaKeywordsuk property, uk property news, uk property market, uk property investment, uk property podcast, uk buy to let, uk real estate, uk property cycle, uk property trends, uk property prices, uk rental market, uk property investors, uk property finance, uk housing market, uk mortgage rates, uk property regulations, uk property bridging loans, uk property for expats, uk property sales, Long-Tail Keywords, news for uk property investors, uk property bridging finance trends, uk property market for expats, impact of gilt yields on uk property, uk property investor podcast, how interest rates affect uk property prices, uk overseas property buyers statistics, uk property cycle Savills insights, buy to let property sales uk, effect of Renters Rights act on uk landlords, uk property renovation finance, international investors in uk property 2026, uk property for hong kong buyers, uk property cash buyers opportunities, uk property landlord regulations 2026, uk property forecasts for remote investors, uk mortgage rates and housing market, uk government policies on property markets, uk property evictions and homelessness, best uk cities for property investment 2026Attention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act
Transcribe →Building & Perfecting Your UK Property Power Team
2w ago00:34:37Tap to summarize#289Building a UK property portfolio is so easy on paper. But it feels like everything falls apart once people get involved.Project managers, builders, brokers, solicitors, managing agents all conspire to turn plans into problems.People talk about property being a people business as if all you need to do is find people to help you. Easier said than done! Scott Williams, founder of The Property Developer Show offers practical advice on building and continuously improving your UK property Power Team.Our WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupWe discuss:Building a Reliable UK Property Power TeamChallenges of Managing People in UK Property InvestingWhy Property is a People Business in the UKThe Role of Brokers in UK Property FinanceDirect vs Broker Financing for UK Property DealsImportance of Relationships with UK Property LendersChoosing the Right UK Property SolicitorWorkload Issues with UK SolicitorsHaving Backup Solicitors for UK Property TransactionsSpecialist Solicitors for Complex UK Property DealsDeveloping Relationships for Better UK Solicitor ServiceInsurance Brokers’ Value in UK Property InvestmentAvoiding Bad Insurance Policies in UK PropertyUsing Brokers for UK Property Insurance ClaimsThe Impact of Surveyors in UK Property TransactionsWhen to Use a Surveyor for UK Property PurchasesHiring Project Managers for UK Property DevelopmentsImportance of Recommendations in UK Property NetworkingUK Letting AgentsEvolving, Refining, and Improving Your UK Property TeamKeywordsUK property, UK property investing, UK property portfolio, UK property podcast, UK property team, UK property power team, UK property market, Remote UK property investing, Building a UK property portfolio, Property investment strategies UK, UK property project manager, UK property brokers, UK property solicitors, UK buy-to-let investing, UK property letting agents, UK property insurance broker, UK property surveyors, UK property developers, UK auction property, UK residential property investment, Project management for UK property, Finding UK property deals, How to build a UK property power team, Best mortgage brokers for UK property investors, How to choose a solicitor for UK property purchases, Common issues with UK property project managers, Best insurance broker for UK landlords, Recommendations for letting agents in UK property, Managing risk with your UK property team, UK property investing for expats, Practical tips for buying UK property at auction, Essential members of a UK property investment team, Challenges of remote UK property investment, Legal responsibilities for UK landlords, Avoiding fines under the UK Renters Rights Act, Networking for UK property investors, Selecting the right professionals for UK property dealsAttention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act
Transcribe →Expat Mortgage Rates & UK Lending News
3w ago00:11:14Tap to summarize#288This is our monthly look at what's happening in the world of UK property lending and our first featuring Shaz Ahmed of Elan Property Finance. Shaz comments on the following news items:The Bank of England held the base interest rate at 3.75%. The collapse of Market Financial Solutions (MFS) in February amid allegations of fraudThe impact of the Renrters' Rights Act on lendingRumours of lenders ditching 'Expat Loading' where lenders charge extra for expat mortgagesOur WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupWe discuss:UK Property Lending Market Update as of May 2026Bank of England Holds Base Rate at 3.75%Impact of Inflation on UK Property LoansFixed-Rate Mortgages vs. Tracker Loans ExplainedSwap Rates and Their Effect on UK MortgagesLending Fraud Scandal Hits UK Property FinanceMFS Double Pledging Allegations in Lending MarketIncreased Regulation in UK Property Lending PredictedLender Bankruptcies Affecting UK Property SectorFCA Crackdown on UK Unregulated Lending PracticesCost Impact of Stricter Lending Audits on InvestorsRenters Rights Act Implications for UK Property InvestorsShifting Landlord Strategies in UK Property MarketLenders’ New Attitudes Toward Alternative Property StrategiesLending Options Growing for Airbnb and Holiday LetsSpecialist Lenders Ditching Expat Mortgage Rate LoadingUK Expat Property Investors Getting Better Loan DealsAsset-Based Lending in UK Buy-to-Let MortgagesOngoing Risk Premiums for Expat UK Property LoansMeet Shaz Ahmed: UK Property Mortgage SpecialistKeywordsUK property, UK property investing, UK property market, UK property finance, UK mortgage rates, Expat property investment UK, UK property lending, UK buy to let mortgages, UK base rate property impact, UK property strategies, UK landlord lending, Renters Reform UK, UK property news update, Mortgage Mondays, UK property events, Expat mortgages, How Bank of England base rate affects UK property investors, Latest UK property lending updates for expats, Impact of UK Renters Reform on landlord strategies, Private credit risk in UK property market, Differences between fixed and tracker mortgages in the UK, Specialist lenders for expat property investors in the UK, Effects of swap rates on UK fixed rate expat mortgages, How to fund property deals as an expat in the UK, Administration of bridging lenders in the UK, Expat mortgage products without expat loading in the UK, How to notify tenants about Renters Rights Act UK, Shifting strategies for landlords after Renters Reform, Social housing leases and lender attitudes in the UK, Risks and costs of increased lending regulation for UK propertyAttention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act
Transcribe →Hidden Problems & Opportunities in UK Property Titles
3w ago00:39:36Tap to summarize#285Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, knowing your way around title registers can save, or make you thousands. Gerard Davis is a UK property lawyer and Business Development Manager at Talbots Law, specialising in conveyancing, titles, leaseholds, and investor strategies.Gerard breaks down everything from covenants to title plans, registration delays, indemnity insurance, and tricky title defects.Learn how to:· Spot hidden risks · Uncover unique opportunities that others miss· Get practical tips for speeding up deals· Protect your investmentsOur WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupWe discuss:How to Download UK Property Deeds from Land RegistryUnderstanding Sections A, B, C of Title RegisterCommon Title Register Pitfalls in UK Property DealsCreative UK Property Deals Using Title Register InsightsMortgage Lenders and the UK Property Title RegisterUK Property Covenants: Impact on Investment StrategyLeasehold Extensions: New UK Property Legislation ExplainedBoundary Disputes in UK Property Title PlansDecoding Colour Lines on UK Property Title PlansResponsible Boundaries in UK Property FencingBack-to-Back Deals in UK Property AuctionsDelays Registering UK Property with Land RegistryExpediting UK Property Title Registration & ProcessImpact of Lease Extensions on UK Property ValuationTitle Defects: Risks and Opportunities in UK PropertyPerfecting Imperfect Titles with Indemnity InsuranceTitle Splitting for Value Uplift in UK PropertyNavigating Unregistered Land Issues in UK PropertyMissing Title Deeds: Solutions for UK Property InvestorsKeywordsUK property, UK property titles, UK property investment, UK property legal process, UK property conveyancing, UK Land Registry, UK property title register, UK property defects, UK property auction, UK property mortgages, UK leasehold legislation, UK property remortgage, UK property finance, UK property conveyancer, UK property lawyer, Title indemnity insurance UK, UK property boundary disputes, UK title plan, UK property lease extension, How to interpret a UK property title register, Downloading Land Registry title deeds for UK property, Common title defects in UK property transactions, Creative UK property deals using title register information, Mortgage complications for UK property investors, Speeding up UK property registration with Land Registry, restrictive covenants in UK property titles, Perfecting possessory title for UK property, Opportunities in properties with defective titles UK, Flying freehold issues in UK property, Expediting UK property registration after purchase, Using indemnity insurance for missing UK property documents, Title splitting for UK terraced houses, Adverse possession applications in UK property, Lease extension process under new UK legislationAttention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act
Transcribe →Why UK Property Auction Activity is Increasing
4w ago00:12:44Tap to summarize#286The third of our monthly reviews of what's going on in the world of UK Property auctions, featuring Jay Howard from Hammered AuctionsAuctions are bouncing back with renewed confidence.Despite recent fears, properties are still selling for strong prices. This Mini-Sode explores how legislative changes like the Renters Rights Act are shifting strategies for landlords, from holding tenanted properties to selling vacant. Now's the time to watch these trends, rethink your approach, and jump in—because smart, entrepreneurial moves today could pay off hugely in the long run.Our WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupIn this episode:UK Property Market Pulse Through AuctionsAuction Trends Reflected in Recent UK Property ActivityImpact of Low Guide Prices on UK AuctionsRising Confidence Returning to UK Property AuctionsHMOs Seen as UK Property Investment IndicatorsUK Rental Market Changes Affecting Auction SupplyProperty Values Fluctuations in the UK Auction SceneRenters Rights Bill Shaping UK Landlord StrategiesProfessionalisation Required for UK Buy-to-Let InvestorsComparing UK Property vs. Alternative Investment ReturnsAuctions as Exit Strategy in the UK Property MarketInvestor Conversion Rates in UK Auction BuyingTypes of UK Property Buyers at AuctionPost-Renters Rights Act Outlook for Tenanted PropertiesLegal Compliance Challenges for UK Tenanted AuctionsTime-to-Sell Pressures on UK LandlordsRegional Insights: North vs. South UK Property MarketsLending Complexities for Low-Value UK Buy-to-LetsPredicted Glut of Vacant UK Residential AuctionsUK Auction Volumes Expected to Hit Record HighsKeywordsUK property, UK property market, UK property auctions, Expat UK property, Property investment UK, Buying property at auction UK, Selling property at auction UK, UK rental property, Renters Rights Act UK, Auction House London, Savills auction UK, UK HMO property, UK property yield, UK property investors, UK property trends, UK auction strategy, Vacant possession UK property, How to buy property at auction in the UK, Impact of Renters Rights Act on UK landlords, Best property auctions in London 2024, Is property still a safe investment in the UK, UK property market predictions summer 2024, Managing tenanted property sales after Renters Rights Act, Strategies for selling tenanted property at auction UK, Converting rental property to auction sale UK, Success rate for buying UK auction properties, Challenges for expat investors in UK property auctions, Should landlords sell tenanted properties at auction UK, Residential property auction trends UK 2024, Midlands property auction market performance, North East England auction property returns, Exit strategies for UK landlords in 2024Attention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act
Transcribe →Busting Myths Around Supported Living
Apr 2200:29:42Tap to summarize#283This episode explores some of the myths around Supported Living and Social Housing. It will help understand what they are, how the leases work, and whether this strategy might fit your portfolio.Jackie Fitzgerald is the founder of Homes or Houses in the North East of England.She sources, refurbishes, and asset-manages residential properties for investors, with a strong focus on supported living. Our WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 monthsGoalsettingLeave a review37 Question Due Diligence Checklist / Auction GuideOur Sponsors: Finnigan McNeill Property GroupWe discuss:Supported Living vs. Social Housing in the UKKey Myths About Supported Living Property InvestmentsHow Supported Living Leases Work in UK PropertyImportance of Due Diligence in Supported LivingManaging Risks for Supported Living Property InvestorsHow Lease Clauses Protect UK Property OwnersSupported Living Tenancy Damage Responsibility ExplainedDue Diligence on Supported Housing ProvidersThe Impact of Lease Length on UK Property InvestmentsGovernment Funding Myths in Social HousingWhy Exit Strategies Matter in Supported LivingMarket Risks With Long-Term Leases in the UKProvider Financial Strength and Regulatory Status ChecksPolitical Impacts on UK Social Housing ProjectsSupported Living Income Reliability DebunkedChoosing Safer Supported Living Tenant TypesWhy Invest in Supported Property in North East UKProperty Value Gaps Across UK RegionsFinding High Yield UK Supported Living PropertiesConnecting With Supported Living Experts in the UKKeywordsUK property, UK property investment, Supported living UK, Social housing UK, Property portfolio UK, UK buy-to-let property, Supported housing investment, Social housing vs supported living, Property sourcing North East England, UK residential property asset management, Lease agreements UK property, Diversifying UK property portfolio, Risks of social housing investment, North East UK property market, Long-term property income UK, Difference between social housing and supported living UK, Investing in supported living in the North East of England, How leases work in UK supported living, Supported living property compliance and due diligence, Best places for property yields in the UK, Exit strategies for UK property investors, Risks of third-party social housing providers UK, Government-backed vs. guaranteed income UK property, Asset management for expat property investors UK, Sustainable lease structures for UK propertyAttention UK Landlords: Free PDF on how to notify tenants about the Renters' Rights Act
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