{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/68872520832514d2907b0491?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Cost of Ignoring Gut Instinct for Property Investors Facing Red Flags and Risky Decisions","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/1753687320488-c59fd1af-deb8-4f9e-a081-6c9ce1060948.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>In the episode of <em>This Property Life</em>, Nick Claydon sits down with the co-host Sarah Blaney to dig into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in property investing: your gut feeling. From personal stories of financial loss to red-flag characters and dodgy deals, they explore why your subconscious is often smarter than your logic when making crucial decisions.</p><p><br></p><h3>Key Learnings</h3><ul><li>Red flags often come disguised as flattery, urgency, or too-good-to-be-true deals.</li><li>Losses aren’t just financial; they often cost mental space, time, and emotional bandwidth.</li><li>Having a strong community helps you solve problems faster and stay grounded.</li><li>It's okay to make mistakes, just don’t make the same one twice.</li></ul><p><br></p><h3>Timestamps</h3><p>[01:55] - Gut feeling vs. logical thinking: How the \"second brain\" protects us</p><p>[04:15] - Sarah’s builder disaster: Ignoring instincts and paying the price</p><p>[07:20] - Nick’s story of “Nigel”: Flattery, red flags, and a £40k loss</p><p>[16:11] - A commercial tenant mistake: When pressure overrides judgment</p><p>[22:39] - Join the community: How to connect with like-minded property investors</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>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 <em>Sarah Blaney </em>Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Instagram:<strong> </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/</a></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"}