This Week In Property Podcast

We can invest in property, we can run businesses, and we can manage teams. But if WE are not personally on point - healthy, fit, relaxed, rested, and energetic - then none of it will matter and all of it will suffer. That's a wisdom that today's guest, Daniel Raz, not only knows for himself, but is also how he helps many business owners survive and thrive... ----- > Listen to Daniel's far-flung life journey that took him from Israel to China to Canada... > Hear how Daniel's own career path took twists and turns until he found the mission he's now on to help others... > Listen to Daniel give a ton of tips and tricks around food, nutrition, sleep, and exercise... > Daniel gives the fast-start, low-hanging-fruit lessons that can get anyone off to a flying start, no matter their starting point... > Hear Daniel's thoughts on cold and heat immersion strategies... > Listen to Daniel's opinions on the type of food we should eat, and the timing of taking that food... > Daniel gives his top tips on getting the best sle

Less stress, more revenue. Sounds like either a dream, a delusion or a deliberate scam, doesn't it?   And yet, that's exactly the promise from today's guest, Simon Severino, author and CEO of Strategy Sprints. The method he developed and tested over a 20 year period, which has seen remarkable growth and scalability in business-to-business companies.   TEDx speaker and global consultant, Simon's method has worked with major players like Google, and he has covered marketing and sales strategies for Forbes Magazine.   -----   Hear how Simon's background with philosophy has impacted how he has identified many of the patterns and behaviours that hold businesses back, and how they can easily push beyond them...   Learn about the coaching and guidance that Simon's team put in place to help businesses quickly scale beyond their current levels...   Hear Simon speak about the power of the magic number 3 in our personal and business lives....   Listen to Simon speak about the daily, weekly, and monthly habits that bring

Today's guest is David Hartnett, the Founder and CEO of Mountbatten Estates, a thriving company operating in permitted development, new build, and multi-million-pound development schemes.   David is a second-generation developer whose business has exploded since lockdown due to the proprietary site-finding system he's developed.   He has sold this system to over 40 developers around London who are now bringing him sites and joint venturing with him, which has led to 6-7 development sites in his pipeline with a GDV of £75m that are at various stages of legals and planning.   -----   Hear David speak about the property-obsessed family around him and how property is very much a part of his DNA...   Listen to David speak about how he has taken a power team of experts, a software tool, and a pool of Virtual Assistants for his enterpreneurial brain to connect all of the dots and bring about an endless pipeline of deals...   Hear David speak on the crucial stage of planning, and how problem-solving is at the very he

There are many investors, business owners, or high-net-worth individuals who know that property is a fantastic investment vehicle. But there are also a large amount of them that don't have the knowledge or the time to find the opportunities themselves, and don't even know that there are actually professionals who specialise in sourcing such opportunities for those investors.   Today's guest, Paddy McKay, is one such professional. Trained and skilled in sourcing the best deals, marketing for off-market sales, running all of the due diligence required to mitigate risk, and both presenting and holding the hands of such investors the whole way through the buying process.   > Hear how Paddy's background from first of all being a hands-free investor himself, has been the perfect foundation for him now providing the best service to the investors he now helps...   > Listen to some of the surprising purchase prices, large discounts, and impressive yields that Paddy's company has been able to source...   > Paddy explai

The spotlight has been turned back on! Yes, our "Property Pros Spotlight" is shining on another guest to get their own real-life story of their journey in property.   Today's guest, Gary McAllister, has a fantastic personal story in property to share...   -----   > Listen to Gary explain his whole background, and how he knew from an early point exactly what he wanted to do in life and business...   > Hear Gary speak about the unique building he saw one day that ignited his passion for property...   > Hear Gary talk about the number one thing that has propelled his journey, and the very thing he wishes he could have started even earlier than he did...   > Listen to Gary describe the detail on some of the amazing projects he's worked on, the projects he's got his team running right now, and the list of people and investors he's already managed to help...

There's a lot of things said about working as a team. "Team work makes the dream work" - heard that one. "A team that works together grows together" - heard that one too. But with today’s multiple guests from The Alderman Group, the main theme that seemed to have been said over and over again was about “having great fun together!” Business with pleasure? Is that even allowed? Find out in today’s show… Damon Harrison, Hal Halil, and Darren Mould have brought their own considerable experience and skills as individuals, and combined them into a fantastic team that is racing ahead and building success in the world of property at an alarming rate. > The ‘F’ for ‘fun’ word has been mentioned above. But listen in to hear about the power of a ‘T’ word to ensure success…. > Hear the details and the impressive numbers of the incredible projects that these guys already have under their belts together… > Listen to their past, present, and future plans, and how their beliefs and mindsets have perfectly overlapped with eac

There are some people in life that when they find success, they stop. They bring the shutters down. They feel they've reached an end point. The very clever ones never stop. Never stop learning, never stop growing. One such example is today's guest, Robert Macfarlane...   > Listen to Robert speak of the decades of experience he's already built up in business and in property investing...   > Hear Robert talk about the family role model he learned from, and how he knew working for himself and building his own business was always on the cards for him...   > Robert shares the milestone moment when the quality and reputation of his work led to a simple referral that then skyrocketed his property business even further...   > Listen to Robert discuss both sides of the fence of the landlord investor and the lettings agent, and how to find the right agent to manage your portfolio...   > Robert shares the stories of the different life moments where his awareness could see market changes coming, and how he has continued

The challenges preventing many young people from getting on the property ladder are many and well known. From basic supply and demand issues, to the financial hurdles of deposits and soaring prices.   But an almost hidden secret, which has actually been in place for several decades, exists as a solution to those challenges.   Shared Ownership.   In today's show, Mark Porter, Head of Partnerships at SO Resi Partnerships, explains what that solution is and how his team are on a crusade to reveal that hidden secret to the wider public and the key areas of the property market.   Listen to Mark reflect on the substantial and varied career background, which has led him to have the knowledge and insight into the differing and sometimes contrasting worlds of the public and private sectors. And also how that experience has skilled him in the true key area: the consumer, the end user, the home buyer.   Hear Mark cover the common misconceptions of Shared Ownership. and also what the true advantages and opportunities are

Keeping the consumer first in mind is something that has always been obvious and has been delivered by the likes of the tech wizards and creative types in the gaming and movie worlds, where their work is approved, accepted, and fanatically enjoyed by many millions of happy consumers. In the property world, however, such devotion and focus on that end consumer has mostly been sadly lacking. The tenant. The resident. They often find themselves way down the list of priorities behind profits and planning designs. But what if you could take those consumer-focused tech teams and get them to produce software that would benefit residents in new residential schemes in ways never before imagined? That's where today's guest Jeremy Heath-Smith comes in. Former creator of the global sensation in the gaming and movie worlds - Tomb Raider - and now founder and CEO of Spike Global, the UK's leading resident engagement and property management software provider. Jeremy shares the fascinating story of how the incredible transfo

In today's show, we chat with multi-award-winning professional business mentor Christine Nicholson.   Christine has been helping businesses in different sectors succeed for over 30 years. She has literally seen it all. And in 2021 she was named UK Business Mentor of the Year.   Christine speaks about the starting point of a business and the very crucial DOs and DON'Ts that an entrepreneur should focus on.   Then when it comes to what Christine likes to call "The Messy Middle" of a business' life, what are the actionable tips that we can use to increase the profits and value of the business, while working fewer hours and with less stress and anxiety.   And the part of the journey that few like to think about: the end. Christine talks of how 100% of business owners will in some way leave their business, so let's plan and prepare for that end. How, for example, can retiring business owners sell their companies for more money and on better terms so they can live the kind of retirement they dream of.

Today's show is packed with information, content, opinions, tips, swearing, and even some emotion!   That's because two friends and business partners from Express Mortgages are in town.   And when these two gents invade Scotland from Englandshire, they come packing, and they don't hold their punches. Straight talking and solving property funding puzzles are their key skills.   However, as you'll hear from the conversation, it's also always done with a ton of integrity and a massive heart. Giving quality time and consideration to their clients is an ethos that runs deep in their company and throughout their amazing team.   Steve and Paul cover every angle, answer every question, and don't hold back in any way.   > We talked about the standard residential market and all of the options and products available from lenders, both standard mainstream and also highly bespoke... > We covered the booming buy-to-let and serviced accommodation areas, with the gents offering insights and advice for all levels of investor

Yann Murciano is a man who has always spotted inefficiencies and then made it his mission to clear them away to reach the opportunities that lie behind them...   It's an observational skill that has followed him through his finance and banking career, his time working in the markets in the United States, through his migration to the City of London, and deep into the UK's property market.   -----   > Yann and his team at Blend Network are deliberately shaking up the property lending market, which he sees as having rested on its comfortable laurels for too long...   > Listen to Yann speak about the focus he has on the end-customer experience, the property developers who are being thwarted by ancient and confusing lending practices...   > Hear Yann talk about the key areas where he sees efficiencies and improvements able to bring about real change for all concerned...   > Yann doesn't hold back with his opinions about the lack of transparency and the lack of regulation that he sees slowing or completely preventi

There are a good number of property developers doing business in the UK.  All in different locations, providing different properties, and in different ways. Today on the show, we hear from one that's not just doing business, but which is successfully operating a 'Profit for Purpose' business model to directly help the community that it serves. And Managing Director Christopher Heath is with us to tell that story of Cube Homes... ----- > Learn about Christopher's own career journey, which has provided a wealth of knowledge and experience in the property world... > Hear about Cube Homes' focus on quality and customers... > Listen to Christopher speak about how Cube Homes aims to help its customers choose with both brain and heart... > Hear about the global interest in Cube Homes, and a Hong Kong-specific tale with its customers... > Listen to Christopher speak about the challenges and the satisfactions that Cube Homes has found through its projects... > Hear Christopher's opinions on planning, on build changes,

There's a massive buzz around land and development in the property industry at this time. So who better to speak to about the subject than someone who has been in the game for more than 20 years, and who has built a land, development and investment agency that has done over £1.5 billion in property transactions. That person just happens to be today's guest on This Week In Property, Sam Murphy from Highfield Investments. ---------- Listen to Sam speak about the importance of 'pounding the beat' and walking your area for opportunity, and how just such a walk in the snow brought a development that remains one of his most treasured memories. Hear Sam's take on the abundance of online tools and technologies in today's market that can help scan and source opportunities across the country. Listen to Sam explain the process of how his company analyses an opportunity and then takes it to completion with their key power team mitigating risks and maximising returns. Sam shares some of the major developments he's enjoyed

In today's show, we sit down with a young man whose family, background, and nurtured thinking have led him on a journey to seek out opportunity everywhere in life.   An entrepreneurial spirit, a drive to solve problems and succeed, and a restless, insatiable appetite to question and test and seek out ways to 'join the dots' in business and in life. Many viewers and listeners will find a kindred spirit in today's guest: Taylor McDonald...   -----   Taylor speaks of the challenging school life, varied early work life, and the characters who've played special parts in his growth, that have all determined the path that he's tread to date.   He shares the story of the first commercial project that boosted his desire to push on and grow his property business.   Taylor speaks of the business and family dynamics of a father-and-son relationship. He also speaks of the support and creativity found with a partner who shares the same entrepreneurial drives.   Hear Taylor speak about the various projects in the commercial