{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/680731c5a9e0fb371a35600a?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"HMOs, Mental Health, and Multi-Decade Leases: Ben Green’s Property Wake-Up Call","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/1745302030113-73ebffe9-2064-493f-b3b5-e812fef13cba.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today!</strong><a href=\"https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025</strong></a></p><p><strong>——————————————————————</strong></p><p>In this week’s episode, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nick Claydon</a> sits down with long-time friend and social housing expert Ben Green to explore the complex, impactful world of <strong>supported living property strategy</strong>. With over a decade of experience navigating buy-to-lets, HMOs, commercial conversions, and now highly regulated supported living, Ben shares his personal journey of pivoting from mainstream property investing to a strategy that creates real social impact.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><ul><li>Supported living is split into 3 main strategies.</li><li>Exiting the traditional private rental market gave Ben clarity.</li><li>Getting it right means partnering with strong covenants.</li><li>Demand far exceeds supply, with over 300,000 unit shortages.</li><li>This strategy isn’t easy but it’s as close to passive income.</li></ul><h3>Episode Timestamps</h3><p>[01:27] - Intro to Ben Green and his start in property(2010)</p><p>[06:06] - Discovering supported living through selling his portfolio</p><p>[12:36] - Benefits of full repairing and insuring leases&nbsp;</p><p>[20:20]- Leases, inflation-linked rent, and commercial benefits</p><p>[31:19] - Long-term holding vs exiting through institutional players</p><p>[36:16] - Why supported housing is a “win-win-win”</p><p>[38:47] - Final thoughts and invite to This Property Life networking event on <strong>26th April.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:</strong> Visit<a href=\"https://thispropertylife.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> thispropertylife.co.uk</a> for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow <em>Nick Claydon </em>Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Ben Green</strong></p><ul><li><strong>LinkedIn:</strong> http://linkedin.com/in/benjamin-green-3b3ba613  </li><li><strong>Company(LinkedIn):</strong> https://www.linkedin.com/company/praesidio-management-ltd/about/ </li><li><strong>Instagram:</strong> https://www.instagram.com/baysocialhousing/ </li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow <em>This Property Life Podcast</em> on Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>Website:<a href=\"https://thispropertylife.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thispropertylife.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/#</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&amp;locale=en_GB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&amp;locale=en_GB</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Tiktok: <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Twitter: <a href=\"https://x.com/propertylifepod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/propertylifepod</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>","author_name":"This Property Life"}