Welcome to The HMO Podcast, the dedicated resource for HMO and Co-Living property investors and developers! Join me and my special guests to learn everything you need to know about HMO property investment, from the tips, tricks and hacks that can save you time and money, to the best practice advice, the technical 'know-how' and inspirational stories of success and failure that will help you start, scale and systemise your very own HMO portfolio or business today.
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Welcome to the HMO Property Podcast, where we connect, educate and inspire the UKs’ HMO property community. So stop what you’re doing, sit back, relax, and enjoy the story.
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Reaction To The Budget And Base Rate Reduction With Ellie Broadhurst
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In this episode, I’m joined once again by our expert mortgage broker, Ellie Broadhurst, to discuss Rachel Reeves' recent "doom budget" and what it means for property investors. We’ll talk about the latest budget, its impact on the property market, and what lenders are saying about it. We’ll also break down the Bank of England’s recent decisions, ho…
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6 Proven Tips to Save Time and Money on HMO Maintenance [Community Q&A]
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In this episode, I want to talk about HMO maintenance. As an HMO investor and landlord, maintaining your properties is a big part of the job. It's something you’ll need to stay on top of for the long term. Good maintenance is key to keeping your business—and your HMOs—profitable. If you let it slide, it can quickly lower the value of your portfolio…
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From Music To Property Investment: Kane Andrews On Building His HMO Business
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Ready to build your business empire? In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Kane Andrews, a successful entrepreneur, property investor, and founder of Rockstar Property. We discuss his unique journey from musician to property investor and how he scaled his business using investor finance. Kane shares his expert insights on building a strong team, …
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Renters Rights Bill - Essential Changes And How To Prepare
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In this episode, we’ll discuss the significant changes to the Renter's Rights Bill, particularly focusing on the amendments made by the Labour party - the abolition of Section 21 evictions, the introduction of rent controls, and the implications for landlords, especially those operating in the student housing market. Topics covered in this episode:…
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Lease Operator Strategies and Better Tenant Management with Jordi Pasqualin
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How do you scale a HMO business from 0 to 1,500 rooms? In this episode, I’m joined by Jordi Pasqualin, a former professional rugby player and now co-founder of BAM Capital. We talk about the unique business model of lease operators and discuss the challenges and misconceptions in the HMO industry. Jordi also shares his insights and experience on sc…
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How To Stress Test Every Deal Appraisal—The 10 Key Points [#REWIND]
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We're revisiting a classic from the vault—an episode that covers everything you need to know about stress testing your deals. I wanted to highlight this topic again because I've noticed a surge in questions from our community lately. This uptick is likely a result of rising prices, changing legislation, and a bit of market panic. Deals aren’t as pr…
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What I've Learned From This Huge Milestone in My Business
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We’re celebrating the 4th anniversary of The HMO Podcast! Can you believe it? Over the years, I’ve learned so much—not just about podcasting, but about business as a whole. In this special episode, I want to take the opportunity to celebrate and reflect on those lessons, as many of them will be applicable to your own HMO property business. Join me …
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How To Refurbish HMOs With Tenants In Situ? [Community Q&A]
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In this episode, I'm answering a question recently asked by one of our members in the HMO community. It was a great question that led to some interesting discussions, although people had different opinions. Steven asked how to go about buying an HMO with tenants in place that needs some cosmetic work. As you can imagine, the answer isn’t simple, an…
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Embarking On My Biggest 'Project' Yet, And How I'm Preparing For It!
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Curious about what’s been happening with my HMO businesses? In this episode, I’m excited to bring you up to speed on my HMO portfolio, development business, and trading groups. I’ll cover how I managed my HMO properties over the summer, share some special news, and talk about any challenges I've encountered with property deals. Plus, I’ll update yo…
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Why And How To Get Featured In Property Publications With Blue Bricks Magazine Owner Sam Cooke
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Can a magazine feature boost your HMO property business? In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by Sam Cooke, the owner and editor of Blue Bricks Property Magazine. Sam will be sharing his valuable insights on the current trends in the property market, the benefits of being featured in magazines and publications, and how you can secure a spot in…
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Master Your Property Finances: A Simple (But World Class) Tip That Takes Under 10 Minutes a Week
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Are you managing the finances for your property business effectively? In this episode, I’m going to share a simple but powerful tip to help you manage your property business finances. You might be wondering why this matters so much. Well, there are two big reasons. First, if you’re not keeping track of your finances, you can’t really measure how we…
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Here’s Who You Need In Your HMO Power Team!
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In this episode, we’re going to talk about your HMO Power Team. I’ll explain why it’s so important to have a strong team for successful HMO property investing and list 20 key people you should have on your team. Think of building a successful property business like putting together a great symphony. You shouldn’t play every instrument yourself; ins…
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Start With The End In Mind: Designing Your HMO Business For Long-Term Success
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In this episode, we’ll talk about why it’s so important to start with the end in mind when building a property business. Here’s what I do with every mentee: we sit down together to plan out their business and then work backward from that plan. I’m interested in what they want their business to look and feel like in the future, not just in terms of …
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Is This What's Holding You Back From Building The Property Business You Want?
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Are you having trouble getting your property business started? In this episode, we’ll cover the five main reasons people often struggle to launch their property ventures. We’ll talk about issues like poor financial planning, not knowing the legal rules, not making important priorities and sacrifices, lacking a strong support network, and being afra…
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Is Your ROI Target Killing Your HMO Business?
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In this episode, we're discussing something I believe is incredibly important: return on investment (ROI) or, as I prefer, return on capital employed (ROCE). This is undoubtedly one of the most critical metrics we should consider when appraising and analysing deals in our business. However, in my opinion, and I need to get on my soapbox here, too m…
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Advice (And Caution) On Commercial Valuations, Investor Finance & Is Base Rate About To Drop? With Ellie Broadhurst
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In this episode, I’m excited to have our specialist mortgage broker, Ellie Broadhurst, back on the show. Ellie is our expert when it comes to mortgages and finance, and we always turn to her for advice. We’re going to chat about what Labour’s policies could mean for the property market. We’ll also look at whether we might see our first base rate cu…
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Biz Update - 13% YOY Growth, Winning Awards, Selling A Property & Multiple Live Developments
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In this episode, I'll be giving you a business update, sharing exactly what's been happening in my businesses over the last couple of months. It's been a busy period with lots going on. If you're interested in how I'm developing my property businesses, what's going well, and what challenges I've encountered, then stick around. Relax and enjoy this …
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What a Labour Government Really Means For The Future Of HMO Investors
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The Labour Party is in power, but what does this mean for property investors across the UK? More specifically, how will it impact HMO property investors like you and me? In this episode, I'll walk you through some of the key mandates and policies that will affect the property market. We'll cover tenant protections, potential changes to stamp duty, …
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From NHS Physio To Serial Entrepreneur - Andy Gets Questioned On His Property Success
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In this episode, we're doing something a bit different. I'm not the interviewer today; I'm the interviewee. Neil Gibb, a fellow HMO investor based in Australia, wanted to find out what it has taken for me to build my property businesses. I'll be sharing the ups, the downs, and everything in between with Neil and, of course, with you. If you want to…
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Ben Beadle Shares His Thoughts On A New Government & How Investor Can Still Thrive In 2024 And Beyond
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In this episode, I'm joined by Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the NRLA (National Residential Landlords Association), representing over 100,000 landlords across England and Wales. With 20 years of experience as a landlord and senior roles at Places for People and TDS, Ben is a prominent figure in the housing sector and media. In this insightful conv…
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Multi-Award Winner Alex Babouris On How He Built A 700+ Room HMO Property Business
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In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome Alex Babouris to the show. Alex is the Founder and Partner of Babouris Living, a multi-award-winning, fully integrated investment platform specialising in Cambridge property. In this conversation, we’ll cover the following: The vital role of effective HMO management The hurdles and rewards of building a succ…
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Want To Get £10,000/pcm From HMOs? Here's What You ACTUALLY Need To Do
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In this episode, I’ll share my goal of making a net income of £10,000 per month from investing in HMOs and discuss the importance of understanding your financial targets and the necessary actions to reach them. I will break down this goal into simple, actionable steps and highlight why creating equity is crucial for building a successful property b…
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How To Use Social Media To Amplify Your Business Results WIth Milly Bellotti
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In this episode, I'm chatting with Milly Bellotti from @postingproperty. Milly really knows her stuff when it comes to using social media, especially for property businesses. She talked about her journey, starting from working at big companies in social media to starting her own property business and helping others in the property industry. Milly s…
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Will A Mentor Boost My Results (And How Do I Know If It's Right For Me)?
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In this episode, we're going to be discussing mentorship in the property industry. What is property mentorship? Could it help you boost your results? Or is the whole thing a big scam? We’re going to answer these questions and find out what property mentorship is about and why there are so many out there offering property mentorship. Plus, we're goi…
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New Changes To Permitted Development Rights That Could Be HUGE for HMO Investors With Andrew & Mary
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In today's episode, I'm joined by Andrew and Mary, our expert architects and official partners of The HMO community and The HMO Roadmap. We'll be discussing the government's proposed changes to some of the permitted development rights that we, as HMO investors, can take advantage of. These proposals represent some of the most exciting changes in th…
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Important Update For HMO Investors About The Renters Reform Bill
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In this episode, I’m diving into the hot topic of the renter's reform bill and bringing you the latest updates on its progress. We’ll break down the proposed amendments and explore what they mean for landlords, especially those of us who own HMO properties. Some of the headline changes include scrapping Section 21 (no-fault evictions), getting rid …
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I Ask Our Expert Broker Ellie Broadhurst 'Is the Property Market About To Crash?'
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In this episode, Ellie Broadhurst, our expert mortgage broker, and I discuss what's happening in the property market right now. We look into the talk about a possible big crash coming up. We break down all the different things going on - like what banks are doing, how properties are being valued, how many sales are actually happening, and whether w…
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Biz Update - New Loans, Operational Challenges, Development Progress And A New Offer
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In this episode, I’ll give an update on my property business and talk about what's been happening over the past five to six weeks. I’ll share details about a new team member I've hired, the progress on my development projects, the upcoming student changeover period, and my plans to renovate one of my HMOs. I’ll also discuss how my businesses are pe…
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What Is The Best Location To Invest In HMOs?
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In this episode, I'm going to address the question I receive most frequently and see discussed often in the community: What is the best location for investing in HMOs? The best location to invest in HMOs is different for every investor and depends on their individual goals, resources, risk profile, and experience. In this episode, I'll provide a de…
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The 10 Essential Traits Of A Successful HMO Investor
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If I were to ask you what enables some people to build successful property businesses, what would you say? Perhaps they bought at the right time, knew the right people, or purchased properties at the right price and added significant value, consistently. While I agree with these factors, my experience over 15 years in the industry has shown me ther…
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How Vann Vogstad Is Revolutionising The HMO Industry, And What It Means For You
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In this episode, I'm glad to have Vann Vogstad back to chat about the HMO industry with me. Vann co-founded COHO, a software company that helps HMO investors and tenants manage their properties. We'll be covering: Vann's goal of making property management easier for everyone The tough parts of running HMOs Why building communities and sharing info …
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Is It Too Late To Invest In HMOs?
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In this episode, I’m going to answer the question of whether it's too late to invest in HMOs. I’m going to address concerns about property values, interest rates, competition, access to finance, restrictive planning permissions, and legislation. I’m going to discuss the importance of taking a long-term view, building knowledge and skills to navigat…
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How And Why You Should Be Doing R2R To Supercharge Your HMO Business
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If you believe that rent to rent is solely for those with limited capital, unable to purchase properties, you're mistaken. While it's indeed a fantastic approach for individuals with limited resources, it offers benefits beyond just that. It serves as a gateway to enter the market, build cash flow, experience, networking, and various other advantag…
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Biz Update - Planning, Lending & Construction Delays, And A Ferret Under The Table!
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In this episode, I'll provide you with a business update and share my thoughts on the current economic outlook. I'll touch on the progress and challenges in my commercial-to-residential projects, my efforts in finding new HMO properties and I'll also discuss the upcoming Rent-to-Rent Discovery Day. Join our inaugural R2R Discovery Day on April 6th …
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How To Fund Residential to HMO Conversions Using Bridge Lending With Ellie Broadhurst
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In this episode, I'm excited to welcome back our expert broker, Ellie Broadhurst, as we talk about bridge lending. Specifically, we'll be focusing on bridge lending for converting existing residential properties into HMOs. Ellie brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, particularly in the HMO space, with strong relationships with lenders offering…
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Growing A 350+ Room R2R business In 4 Years With Olivia Maher
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In this episode, I'm joined by a special guest, Olivia Maher. Alongside her partner, Joe, they co-founded Cosi, winning Best Master Lease Operator and Best Rent-to-Rent Operator at the inaugural HMO Awards. Over the last four years, they've built the fastest-growing Rent-to-Rent HMO agency in the country. We'll discuss the details of their successf…
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A Beginners Guide To £10k PCM Through R2R
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In today's episode, I'll be talking about one of my favourite strategies – rent-to-rent. If you've been a long-time listener or have been following my journey, you'll understand why I hold a soft spot for rent-to-rent. It's notably less capital-intensive compared to the process of purchasing, acquiring, and refurbishing your own HMOs. These are, of…
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HMO vs Commercial to Residential
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For a lot of people, building a HMO business is potentially a gateway to doing bigger and more profitable and more exciting projects. If you've been following me on social media, you've probably seen the commercial to residential projects that I do outside of my interests in the HMO market. So in this episode, I would like to share with you: The di…
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In this episode, I want to share with you how I view my long-term goal. We regularly discuss the importance of setting goals on the show, but usually in the context of a 12-month timeframe. This time, I want to talk about long-term goals—like 10, 20, and 30 years—and this 40 Million Pound figure is part of that long-term plan. I’ll share with you h…
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Transforming Spaces & Enhancing Lives: How Tom Charrier Is Innovating His Local HMO Market
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In today's episode, I'm joined by Tom Charrier. Tom is one half of Fat Properties and, together with his wife Philippa, has been building an incredible business of HMOs and other properties in Lancaster. We're going to find out exactly how they built their portfolio and how they're bucking the trend in the student market. In this conversation, Tom …
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Biz Update - My Toughest Month In 10 Years
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In this episode, I want to provide you with a business update and share some insights. I've found these episodes to be not only a way to hold myself accountable but also an opportunity to offer you a glimpse into the reality of running a property business behind the scenes. Recording podcasts about building property businesses is just one aspect; i…
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Low Cost Ways To Add Value And Significantly Boost Rents In A HMO
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In this episode, we're getting real about property makeovers and exploring how they can significantly enhance the value of your HMOs. While large budgets may make it easier to boost a property's worth, not everyone is willing to invest six figures in refurbishments. So, I'll guide you through the intricacies of effectively increasing your property'…
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Sourcing HMOs: The 6 Clues To Hugely Profitable Deals
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In today's episode, I'll discuss six essential clues for identifying highly profitable deals. While these ideas may not be new, they often go overlooked. Despite being aware of them, many fail to actively incorporate them into their deal analysis. These clues, like breadcrumbs, can lead you to the best deals in the market. Throughout this episode, …
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The HMO Forecast: Predictions for 2024
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As a property investor, it's crucial to consider factors such as inflation, interest rates, property values, and upcoming legislation—all of which are poised to impact our businesses and results. In this episode, I’m going to share my thoughts on where I think property values, interest rates, and many other factors that will affect you and me as HM…
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How To Invest In HMOs With Little Or No Capital
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The biggest limitation to building a property business is a lack of capital. Unfortunately, for many of us, myself included, we're not born into a world of trust funds and millions of pounds in our back pockets. That means we have to save and work really hard to gather the cash needed to buy the properties we want. Once we've got it, we put it to w…
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New To The HMO Podcast? Start HERE To Get A Head Start In 2024
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2024 could be the year you're thinking, 'Well, I need to be more profitable. I want to find solutions to grow. I want to reset my business and do things differently.' Today's episode is for all of you because it's going to help you navigate where to get started, especially if you really want to make a big impact and change things in 2024. So, what …
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Did I Achieve My Goals In 2023? Honest Full Breakdown And What You Can Learn From My Mistakes
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It's that time of the year when I like to hit the pause button and reflect on the goals I set back in January. How did I fare? Did I hit my targets, or did I fall short? These episodes aren't about bragging; quite the opposite, actually. They serve as a means to hold myself accountable, looking back and openly sharing my progress. I also hope they …
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What's In Store For Interest Rates, Valuations & The Property Market In 2024 With Ellie Broadhurst
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In this episode, we have Ellie Broadhurst, our expert broker from The HMO Roadmap, back to our show. Ellie is here to shed light on the burning questions I have about the current financial landscape. Notably, interest rates have held steady for the third consecutive time, and we're seeing a downward trend in inflation. But what does all of this mea…
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Biz Update - 2 New Projects, Winning 'Deal Of The Year' & Refinance Issues
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In today's episode, I'm thrilled to provide a comprehensive business update, now that I'm back. Gemma and I have returned from our extensive journey across Canada, the United States, and Costa Rica. We've witnessed breathtaking landscapes—from mountains and coastlines to sunsets, sunrises, deserts, jungles, and bustling cities. It truly has been an…
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Risk Management and Exit Strategies For HMO Investors
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In today's episode, we’re going to discuss the crucial aspects of risk management and exit strategies for your HMO business. Now, if you're a new investor, just embarking on this journey, you might be thinking that exiting them is not my priority. However, hold that thought, because surprisingly, how you enter deals is intricately linked to how you…
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