This Property Life Podcast

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 ——————————————————————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.Key LearningsBuy-to-let isn’t dead, but you’ve got to be more strategic and creative to make it work.Successful deals often come from networking and sourcing off-market opportunities.Converting commercial spaces or multi-unit blocks can offer stronger returns.Time delays, paperwork, and survey costs are critical to factor into your development plans.Property is still a people business, negotiation and relationships can unlock the best deals.Timestamps[02:18] - Tom’s candid take on whether BTL still works[05:36] - The top 3 challenges facing landlords right now[10:15] - How rising interest rates are affecting profits[11:00] - Real life buy-to-let case studies from Tom & Sarah[16:31] - What it takes to source off market properties[39:53] - Final thoughts: Is BTL still worth it?This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Tom Dylan Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dylan-90332172/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.dylan.7 Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNorthernPropertyCompany Website: https://greatnorthernproperty.co.uk/ Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod 

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 ——————————In this episode, Nick and Caroline Claydon, Director at Archibald Marckay Group Ltd. get into a candid conversation about the realities of working with builders in property development. With years of experience and plenty of lessons learned, they share the honest truth, from rogue traders to costly mistakes, and how to safeguard yourself when starting out.Key Takeaways:Don’t rush the builder selection, take your time to do background checks, ask for referrals and trust your gut.Always inspect previous work; a friend’s "great builder" might not meet your standards.Avoid paying large sums upfront, If possible.Good builders exist: Protect them and the relationship.Timestamps:[04:09] - Admitting mistakes and learning from them[07:18] - Where to find builder recommendations[15:30] - Working with a newly qualified plumber.[24:43] - Common red flags: upfront payments and project ghosting[37:25] - Choosing speed over quality leads to regret[45:07] - Long-term perspective.This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Caroline Claydon Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolineclaydon.property/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-claydon-property   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carolineclaydon25/ Website: https://www.carolineclaydon.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/carolineclaydon Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod 

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025——————————————————————In this week’s episode, Nick Claydon sits down with long-time friend and social housing expert Ben Green to explore the complex, impactful world of supported living property strategy. 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.Key TakeawaysSupported living is split into 3 main strategies.Exiting the traditional private rental market gave Ben clarity.Getting it right means partnering with strong covenants.Demand far exceeds supply, with over 300,000 unit shortages.This strategy isn’t easy but it’s as close to passive income.Episode Timestamps[01:27] - Intro to Ben Green and his start in property(2010)[06:06] - Discovering supported living through selling his portfolio[12:36] - Benefits of full repairing and insuring leases [20:20]- Leases, inflation-linked rent, and commercial benefits[31:19] - Long-term holding vs exiting through institutional players[36:16] - Why supported housing is a “win-win-win”[38:47] - Final thoughts and invite to This Property Life networking event on 26th April.This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Nick Claydon Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/ Follow Ben GreenLinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/benjamin-green-3b3ba613 Company(LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/praesidio-management-ltd/about/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baysocialhousing/ Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Website:https://thispropertylife.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod 

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 —————————In this energizing episode, Nick Claydon sits down with entrepreneur and property investor Luke Turner, founder of T2Fit. Luke brings a unique perspective to the intersection of fitness and property, sharing how his background as a semi-professional footballer led him to build a thriving fitness business and how he leveraged that success to step into property investing. Key LearningsStart before you feel ready, action drives growth.Discipline beats motivation every time.Mentors and coaches fast-track your results.Curate your environment for inspiration and support.Better health habits lead to better business decisions.Timestamps[01:27] - Who is Luke Turner?[07:10] - Early property experiences.[16:27] - Property mindset and creativity.[25:21] - The link between health and entrepreneurship[35:04] - Fitness routines, apps, and tracking goals[50:00] - Wrap-up and how to connect with LukeThis Episode is Sponsored by: Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Luke Turner: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luketurner_official/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luketurnerofficial Company(Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/transform2fituk Company(LinkedIn): https://www.linkedin.com/company/t2fit/ Company(X): https://twitter.com/transform2fituk Company(Website): https://t2fit.co.uk/  Follow This Property Life Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod 

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 ——————————————————————In this episode of This Property Life Podcast, host Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon explore how it can transform lives. They discuss why true wealth comes from controlling assets rather than just earning high salaries, highlighting powerful examples from business, entertainment, and sports.From Hollywood stars to legendary athletes, Sarah and Nick break down real-world cases of ownership paying off in massive ways. Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or looking to take control of your financial future, this episode is packed with valuable lessons on why owning your assets is the key to long-term success.What You'll Learn:The significance of owning assets beyond just being a high earner.Case studies on ownership, including Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky script decision.How Michael Jordan and George Foreman capitalized on ownership in branding deals.The role of property investment in financial security.Why some high earners still seek property investment for long-term stability.Strategies to negotiate ownership stakes in businesses.Timestamps: [00:00] – Introduction to the episode.[02:15] – Why ownership matters in wealth building.[05:40] – The story of Sylvester Stallone and Rocky.[09:30] – Michael Jordan’s approach to brand ownership.[13:20] – George Foreman’s success with brand deals.[17:45] – Why high earners turn to property investment.[21:10] – Key strategies for negotiating ownership.[26:50] – How to take control of your financial future.[30:35] – Final thoughts and ways to connect with us.Follow Sarah Blaney Socials:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.blaney.1232Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod 

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of the guide today and master the Buy-to-Let market https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide2025——————————————————In this episode of This Property Life Podcast, host Sarah Blaney is joined by property expert Elaine Bailey to discuss the property market in the Wirral, a thriving region in the Northwest of England. Elaine, a seasoned letting and estate agent, shares her insights into the demand for different types of rentals, investment potential, and what makes the Wirral an attractive location for buy-to-let and HMO investors.What You'll Learn:Why the Wirral is a growing hotspot for property investmentThe demand for different types of rental properties in the regionKey factors to consider before investing in the WirralHow local estate and letting agents assess market trendsTips for property investors looking to expand their portfolioTimestamps:[01:51] – Meet Elaine Bailey: Lettings and estate agent in the Wirral [08:31] – Current room rental rates in the Wirral [18:51] – Is there still demand for HMOs in the Wirral? [19:49] – Expected yields for HMOs in the current market [33:55] – How to connect with Elaine Bailey for property advice This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Elaine Bailey Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-bailey-85bb8213a Company(Linkedin): https://www.linkedin.com/company/bailey-and-staples-property-specialists/about/ Company(Website): https://baileyandstaples.co.uk/ Email: info@baileyandstaples.co.ukFollow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod 

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of the guide today and master the Buy-to-Let market https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide2025—————————In this episode of This Property Life, host Sarah Blaney sits down with Stuart Cooper, Director of Auction House North West, to break down everything you need to know about property auctions. They discuss why auctions are a key indicator of the property market, how to buy and sell successfully, and what common mistakes to avoid.Stuart shares valuable insights from his 30+ years in the industry, from the rise of online auctions to unique properties like windmills and train stations finding their true market value under the hammer.Key Takeaways:How auctions act as a real-time barometer of the property market.The step-by-step process for selling at auction.e.Common mistakes buyers and sellers make at auction.What buyers need to know about legal packs, deposits.Episode Breakdown:[01:24] - Introduction to Stuart Cooper & the world of auctions.[09:58] - The types of properties that go to auction.[15:28] - How to list a property at auction & set the right reserve price.[29:45] - The importance of registering as a buyer & proving your funds.[39:15] - Final advice for buyers & sellers in the auction market.This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow the Guests:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartcooper3 Twitter: https://x.com/StuartCooperRH Company's Twitter: https://x.com/AHNorthWest Company’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/auction-house-north-west/ Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AHNorthWest/?locale=ka_GE Company’s website: https://auctionhousenorthwest.co.uk/ Follow This Property Life Podcast:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod 

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of the guide today and master the Buy-to-Let market https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide2025——————————————————In this episode of This Property Life, hosts Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon welcome Pete Cohen, a renowned mindset coach and business strategist. Pete brings a fresh perspective to the show, focusing on personal growth, resilience, and thriving in both property and life. They discuss the importance of mindset in property investing, overcoming self-doubt, and building a strong, supportive network.Key Takeaways:The role of mindset in property investing.Simple strategies to become more confident at networking.The importance of self-awareness.Why asking for help is a strength?Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:[02:54] – Pete’s journey.[09:33] – Why networking is hard for introverts and how to make it easier.[21:30] – Learning to step back from negative thoughts.[27:22] – The power of resilience and how to be mentally & emotionally prepared for challenges.[36:51] – Final thoughts: Build your network, stay close to the fire, and keep growing.This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow the Guests:Pete Cohen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petecohen_/?hl=en Pete Cohen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petecohenbusinessspeaker/ Pete Cohen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Itspetecohen/ Pete Cohen Twitter: https://x.com/petecohen_ Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Website:https://thispropertylife.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod 

Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of the guide today and master the Buy-to-Let market https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide2025——————————————————In this episode of This Property Life Podcast, hosts Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon discuss some of the most influential books that have shaped their journeys in property investing and personal development. They share insights from titles that have changed their perspectives, improved their business strategies, and helped them figure out the challenges of property investment. Whether you’re new to investing or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed with valuable lessons from the world of books.Sarah and Nick cover everything from mindset and motivation to practical investing tips. They also explore key takeaways from books that have guided them through decision-making, risk-taking, and scaling their businesses. Tune in to discover which books might help you on your own journey.What You'll Learn:How books can shape your mindset and approach to investingKey lessons from influential business and property booksHow to apply successful strategies from entrepreneurs and investorsThe role of resilience, risk-taking, and innovation in property successPractical takeaways from books that can improve your decision-makingTimestamps:[00:00] – Trailer of the episode. [01:56] – Welcome to the episode: World Book Day and why we love books [01:27] – Why reading is key for property investors and entrepreneurs [07:05] – Duncan Bannatyne’s journey: Lessons from Anyone Can Do It [16:57] – Shoe Dog by Phil Knight: Perseverance, innovation, and risk-taking [27:04] – The Buy-to-Let Bible: Understanding the professional investor mindset [32:03] – High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard: Building success through habits[41:14] – Wrap-up and upcoming networking event detailsThis Episode is Kindly Sponsored by: Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Website:https://thispropertylife.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod