The Rodcast - Property, Business, Investment

How was it possible for 1 London Local Authority to build more affordable houses than any other Council and reduce Temporary Accommodation Costs Year on year when so many other councils are unable to?I asked Darren Rodwell the ex Leader (and Mastermind) of Barking and Dagenham Council's impressive Housing record about this and more.Darren and I discussed;The breakdown of housing for communities.Why Barking and Dagenham's community had felt the extremist views of the BNP were what they needed prior to Darren.Why people strive for a community that shows value to them and that they show to that community.Our desire for our children to do better than us.The difference between Affordable and Social Housing.The Anderson Housing Act after the war, Homes for Heroes the Nationwide expansion of Housing.How after the Victorian era hope and aspiration ruled and it became an expectation that the council would provide you a home and business would provide you with a job.Common good vs good for the individual.Housing Associations, council equivalent rent and shared ownership schemes.How "Affordable" means we recognise you can pay a bit more.Why a mixed tenure approach to housing is important.Why some labels create echo chambers of "you are not good enough.Why Housing should be Aspirational.Council Housing is a form of Build to Rent.How the council housing boom after the war was funded when the country was broke.How Darren reduced Temporary Accommodation costs to the council year on year.How Barking & Dagenham built 20% of Londons Affordable Housing.Why expecting private developers to pay for council housing is causing councils to go broke.The power of being led by community, facilitated by Local Authority and invested in by partners is the key formula that councils should adopt.You only get a council property if your need is greater than others.How Darren reduced Housing waiting lists from 11,000 to around 4,000.Why looking at the deprivation index is a good measure.Building communities and not just homes should be the focus which is why the percentage of schools rated good to outstanding increased from 68% to 92% in the borough.Why Local Authorities must serve the community rather than Parent it.A council should look to reduce running costs but empower the community.Why we have not done proper council house building in the UK since the 60s and 70s.How MIPIM is now attracting public and private entities together.Measuring success in social equity with the peoples personal index.How wealth funds, infrastructure funds and pension funds can play a vital role in affordable housing.Why housing is the greatest infrastructure requirement in this country.How housing benefit costs can be offset by capital expenditure.Why the planning system is not broken.And a whole lot more.As ever if you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment and press the like button. If you are not already please subscribe to the channel so you get notified when there is a new episode.Thanks to our sponsors www.978finance.com who make each episode possible. Please contact them for all your finance needs.

If we build more houses will that lower prices.Is planning reform the answer?Is land banking a problem we should be concerned with?I speak to Veteran of the property industry Peter Bill to discuss peoples Perceptions of the Housing Crisis and why he feels many of these perceptions are incorrect.Peter tells us His background and extensive career in Property and Journalism.Why he feels the state cannot exert control over housing in the UK.How the price of new homes is linked to second hand homes.How the economics of Housebuilding works.How land use for housing has changed over the years.How the rate of Sale Per Outlet Week (SPOW) is a key metric for Housebuilders and the housing market.Why he feels building more houses will not decrease prices.How housebuilding correlates with economic output.Why the economics of building large blocks of flats is different to Housebuilding.Why he feels improving the planning system has never resulted in more homes.Why developers should not rely on the state to help them.His thoughts on the governments current planning reform.Why prefabricated building has not and is not the answer.Why he feels the infrastructure of building council & low cost housing has been destroyed.How the sizes of homes have got smaller over time.How the amount of homes per hectare has changed in the last 30 years..Why it has become so difficult for SME developers in the UK.And so much more.If you liked this episode please like, subscribe and leave us a review as it helps us to keep getting great guests like Peter.You can also watch our episodes on our Youtube Channel www.youtube.com/@rodcast-propertyThanks as ever to www.978finance.com who sponsor our episodes. Please contact them for all your finance needs.

Manish Kataria, Adam Lawrence and Rod Turner are back to present our quarterly investment mastermind where we each pick a financial investment and give reasons on why we are investing in this at the moment.Each of us then critiques this decision.We also explain the current market dynamics and in this episode (recorded 4th April 2025) that is centred on the Trump Tariffs which has caused a tumble in the US stock markets.Whilst we do invest in these picks THIS IS NOT INVESTMENT ADVICE and should not be taken as such.We love to hear what you are investing in now. Let us know in the comments.

I am joined by Michael Keaveney the Director of Land and Development at Grainger PLC, the UK's Largest Landlord to discuss the UK's Housing Emergency.Michael is probably the most qualified person I have ever spoken to on UK Housing, and my gosh did it show!We discussed;- Michaels background and career going from a degree in Building surveying to working for project managers and private developers to his current role at Grainger PLC.- The difference between how private companies and public companies operate in the Development space.- How the Development industry has changed over the past 30 years.- The problems of Town Planning and how it has been politicised.- How NIMBYism is a disease.- Why the rhetoric & the narrative of pro development is the biggest single change to planning reform.- Why he feels we are in a Housing Emergency.- £2.3 Billion a year being spent on Temporary Accommodation and housing waiting lists being out of control.- Why the Renters Reform Bill & Renters Rights Bill were direct responses to the Private Rental Sector being used by people that cannot afford it and should not be in it.- Mom & Pop Landlords, accidental landlords, part time landlords and how important they are for the PRS.- Why he does not agree George Osbourne's main aim was to institutionalise the PRS.- According to surveys of customers/tenants in the PRS, the vast majority get a good deal, so why are the PRS demonised?- Why he is happy with the majority of reform of rental industry in the renters rights bill.- Why no one speaks about how the PRS has propped up housebuilding in the UK.- Similarities with Section 106 in suburban areas holding up development and the PRS demonisation stalling ultra urban development.- Why Private investment is vital for UK housebuilding, development and infrastructure.- Why most house builders are now avoiding ultra urban schemes in favour of less units of housing.- Why rate of sale is so key for house builders.- The ability of private capital to say no to investing in Housing in the UK.- Why policy makers need to understand what development needs to be viable.- Why Michael agrees with approaches by the GLA in the past to percentages of affordable housing needed on sites.- Why he prefers the ideas of grants to the dropping of tariffs for housing.- Why the loss of SME developers in the market is a disaster.- Where he feels there are opportunities for SME Developers.- The costs of getting to planning for SME Developers.- Why big house builders cannot be set up in this environment and what needs to change.- Labour seeking to tackle red tape around town planning.- Planning isn't THE problem but it is a problem.- Why Landbanking is a misnomer.- £90 Billion required to build 90,000 social homes.- Why the SME builds in a different way to big house builders and why we have lost capacity in the UK to build lots of houses in different areas.- Why subsidy for social homes is vital.- Michael gives advice to any young person who is looking to get into the real estate industry.If you enjoyed this episode please leave a comment below and let us know your favourite part. We rely on growing our audience to keep getting excellent guests so please make sure you subscribe. We are also on Youtube, follow us there too. https://www.youtube.com/@rodcast-propertyAs always thank you to www.978finance.com for making this episode possible. If you are looking for structured finance, Development loans, Bridging loans or just investment mortgages please get in touch.

Unveiling the Secrets of Mortgage Pricing with Shawbrook Bank!Ever wondered how banks actually decide on those mortgage rates? 🤔 Join us for a fascinating deep dive with Daryl Norkett, Director of Real Estate Proposition at Shawbrook Bank, as we uncover the mysteries of mortgage pricing!In this episode, we explore:The inner workings of bank loan pricing: Get an insider's perspective on the factors that influence your mortgage rate.Base rate predictions: Will we see cuts this year, or will inflation, the Ukraine war, and Trump tariffs push rates higher?The impact (or lack thereof) of base rate changes on your mortgage: Discover why your mortgage payments might not move in line with the base rate.The link between savings deals and mortgage products: Learn how your savings account can affect mortgage rates!Emerging trends in structured finance: Explore the latest innovations in mortgage products.The evolving mortgage market: See how lenders are adapting to meet the changing needs of customers.Revolutionising the Private Rental Sector (PRS): Discover how mortgage products are changing for the modern landlord.The future of arrangement fees: Are those hefty fees here to stay?Bank profit margins: Uncover the typical margins banks aim for when setting mortgage rates.Mortgage rate forecasts: Where will rates be by the end of 2025?Key factors impacting mortgage prices: Stay ahead of the curve by understanding the forces that drive rate changes.And much more!Don't forget to like, comment, and follow if you enjoyed this episode!A huge thank you to our sponsor, 978 Finance! Visit www.978finance.com for all your finance needs.

In this episode ex lawyer turned Landlord Blogger, Suzanne Smith Joins me to discuss what is really going on in the Renters Rights Bill and what else Landlords should be aware of.We discuss;Suzanne's move from being a lawyer for multinational corporations to becoming a Property Investor.Difficulties she had with lettings agents and why she set up her blog for Landlords.How Smaller Landlords can survive in the Private Rental SectorThe type of mindset Landlords and Residential property Investors should have.Is Passive investment a reality for LandlordsAwabs Law, Damp & mould and duty to investigate the causes of Damp and mould and what details are still to come.People on Benefits can have a good credit history.What Landlords and Property Investors should be concerned about in the Renters Rights Bill including- Abolition of section 21- The end of fixed term tenancies and the impact on the student market in particular- New grounds for section 8- Rent increases through Section 13 notices and the first tier tribunal. How tenants are being incentivised to go to tribunal.- First months rent and rent in advance payments.Some common misconceptions from Landlords on the Renters Rights Bill.The process of how the Renters Rights Bill going through Parliament and onto the statute book.Changes in EPC requirements.Differences in Energy Efficiency Ratings, Carbon offset and what will the new EPC prioritise.What is currently being consulted on for EPC.- When this will come into force.- How long will the new EPCs last for.Windows of opportunity for Landlords to think of now.Price cap for works to get to an EPC rating of C.How the price cap works in relation to what you spend money on first.Money spent now does not contribute to the cost cap.Generous grants are available.Disproportionate effects on low value areas.Changes of rules for listed buildings and EPCs.EPC assessments and the assumptions that occur.Tips for Landlords to ensure the EPC is getting the best score at assessment. The importance of evidence.The stages of change management and how investors are going through grief but need to jump to acceptance and implementation.Pricing the risk of these changes for property investors.Avoiding problems is better than fixing them.Percentage returns are useless without a value.Examples of buying property not being a good investment over the long term.Please check out Suzanne's great blog posts here https://theindependentlandlord.com/the-independent-landlord-blogger/

Jon Rose is back to discuss the unintended consequences of Rachel Reeves Budget and how this affects Property Investors.In the episode we discuss the impacts it has had on Businesses but also on individuals Pensions.We look at the pros and cons of investing into an ISA vs a Pension Wrapper and how the budget has changed these.We discuss in detail some scenarios where you may favour investing in an ISA over a Pension and vice versa.You can connect with Jon here https://suitablelife.co.uk/As ever if you enjoyed this episode please leave us a review and be sure to like and follow us wherever you listen to your podcasts and don't forget we now have our episodes on our Youtube channel for you to watch. https://www.youtube.com/@rodcast-propertyThank you to our sponsors www.978finance.com who are the go to people for your finance needs and www.konnexsion.com the best software solution for property management.

My guest today is the Brilliant Jon Rose of Suitable Life.Jon was previously on the Rodcast a few years ago discussing Financial Planning. If you have not listened to that episode please go back and listen to that first, Episode 63.In this episode we discuss how people should approach the often emotive subject of Legacy and Estate Planning with an emphasis on Property Investors.We discuss;How to approach Legacy Planning.Warren Buffets mantra of "Leave them enough to do anything but not enough to do nothing".The difference between Financial and Non financial Legacy.Memory Dividends and Financial Dividends.Common mistakes of Property Investors when approaching Legacy Planning.Control Freaks - what we can and can't control.Different types of property to pass on and why.How Abdication of responsibility is such a big, common problem.Financial education for children.Operational intensive assets.Pro's and con's of Gifting.Different types of gifts.Gifts and Trusts.Nil rate bands and Taper relief.Chargeable lifetime transfers.Gift inter vivos policiesAssets going into trust at death vs in lifetime.Spend it, Gift it, Insure against it or invest in assets that don't attract it (which can change).How probate issues can affect legacy planning.Importance of Liquidity throughout your lifetime.Difficulties of planning for your future self without knowing them.Your life is never as cheap to insure as it is today.How we are driven by pain points.How and why the the asset mix in your portfolio should change over time.This discussion was so brilliant we have had to split it into 2 parts and will release the next episode in a weeks time which discusses changes in the recent Budget, Pensions and ISA's so look out for it.If you liked this episode please give us a like and a review and make sure you follow the Rodcast so you do not miss an episode.If you are interested in the Property Business Workshop in London on 16th January you can see details here https://www.tickettailor.com/events/boardroomclubconsultingltd/1433877Thanks to our sponsors www.978finance.com please get in touch with all your finance needswww.konnexsion.com who can take care of any property management software solutions you need

Manish Kataria and Adam Lawrence join me once again for our quarterly investment mastermind where we discuss what we are investing in on the Financial Markets and why.If you have not listened to one of these episodes before the idea is we each pick a stock, Bond, ETF or investment that most people have the ability to buy and explain why we think it is a good pick. We then open it up for critique from the others. We should point out that although we do invest in these, this is in no way Financial Advice.We also discuss the wider markets and the factors that may affect future earnings.For this quarter Manish chose BLOK an ETF that invests in Transformational Data Sharing Technologies https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/BLOK/?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKfCtRCxJAg5gC4MeXtZFtEjw4297ANcxQoWndKd_TyUQLKIgfWgDZMvF3xwlpjtvr-Y-kvgFf25Mf4WTNx_mZNVSA-T8-XWVZg6KdAOR1K_qF74GJmJvi6DpHhhMR-CNzoVDH_A4XIwg0u-ND-JYtlAn6ichUJr527R_uDYHZIpRod chose Ranmore Global Equity Fund, an actively managed Value fund. https://www.morningstar.co.uk/uk/funds/snapshot/snapshot.aspx?id=F00000J58QAdam chose WISE, a fintech company focused on Global money transfers https://www.google.com/search?q=wise+stock+price&oq=wise+stock&aqs=chrome.1.69i57j0i131i433i512j0i512l4j69i60j69i61.4827j0j4&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8I would really appreciate it if you like, follow and leave us a review wherever you listen or watch the podcast.Enjoy