{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/6817b81c6ac0e5213bc7b38b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Is Buy-to-Let Dead? How UK Property Investors Can Still Succeed in 2025 with Tom Dylan","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/1746384997598-9af40b3c-e130-43f8-9805-a20bdb232083.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><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>——————————————————————</strong></p><p>Is buy-to-let truly dead? In this week’s episode, Sarah welcomes seasoned investor Tom Dylan, director of Great Northern Property Company, to unpack the truth behind the current property headlines. With over a decade of experience and a portfolio in Greater Manchester, Tom offers a practical yet optimistic take on where the market’s really heading and why he's not giving up on buy-to-lets anytime soon.</p><p><br></p><h2>Key Learnings</h2><ul><li>Buy-to-let isn’t dead, but you’ve got to be more strategic and creative to make it work.</li><li>Successful deals often come from networking and sourcing off-market opportunities.</li><li>Converting commercial spaces or multi-unit blocks can offer stronger returns.</li><li>Time delays, paperwork, and survey costs are critical to factor into your development plans.</li><li>Property is still a people business, negotiation and relationships can unlock the best deals.</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2>Timestamps</h2><p>[02:18] - Tom’s candid take on whether BTL still works</p><p>[05:36] - The top 3 challenges facing landlords right now</p><p>[10:15] - How rising interest rates are affecting profits</p><p>[11:00] - Real life buy-to-let case studies from Tom &amp; Sarah</p><p>[16:31] - What it takes to source off market properties</p><p>[39:53] - Final thoughts: Is BTL still worth it?</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:</strong></p><p>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><em>Follow Tom Dylan Socials:</em></strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dylan-90332172/?originalSubdomain=uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dylan-90332172/</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/tom.dylan.7\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/tom.dylan.7</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Company’s Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/GreatNorthernPropertyCompany\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/GreatNorthernPropertyCompany</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Website: <a href=\"https://greatnorthernproperty.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://greatnorthernproperty.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow <em>This Property Life Podcast</em> on Socials:</strong></p><ul><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>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/</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"}