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Welcome to "The Coreco Couch," a brand-new series that will become your go-to vodcast for everything mortgage-related, hosted by Coreco MD Andrew Montlake, aka Monty. In this series is to dive into the world of mortgages, property and everything related to it, with a twist of fun and a touch of down-to-earth insight. Feel free to contact us with any questions at marketing@coreco.co.uk
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The Scottish Mortgage Podcast is designed to help Scottish people understand the nuances of mortgages. The show aims to offer hints and tips, but crucially, it's also packed full of key information and knowledge, which can help you make smarter decisions when choosing a mortgage.
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The Property Show

Andrew Montlake, Louisa Fletcher

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The Property Show podcast is presented by property journalist Louisa Fletcher and mortgage expert Andrew Montlake, to bring you a fun and down-to-earth look at all things property. Whether you’re buying, selling, renting, letting or need a mortgage, with their unbiased view of the housing market, there’s something for everyone. Lou and Monty will show you that property doesn’t need to be dull and boring but it can be interesting and fun. If you’re looking for a different take on property and ...
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The Business of Property

The Business of Property

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The Business of Property follows the journey of two entrepreneurs working in the property world. Stuart is a property investor with a focus on HMOs, mostly for the student market. He prefers a hands-off approach with most of his investment properties being remote. Simon has a small portfolio of vanilla buy-to-let properties that he mostly self-manages. To make his property management easier he created Property and Tenant Manager (https://www.patma.co.uk/). Simon and Stuart, along with guests ...
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PCS Pods

Kate Forsdike

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The Podcast On All Things Property And Conveyancing, hosted by Senior Partner of PCS Legal, Kate Forsdike. First Time Buyer Advice Weekly Guests Latest Property and Law News Our first series, Conveyancing Connections, features a different property expert guest each week, aimed at helping clients through the moving process and all the different parties they may be involved with.
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The MLC show covers a wide range of topics including #legal #property #mortgage #remortgage #conveyancing #business #businesslaw We interview leading experts and provide tips and recommendations from #solicitors #mortgagebrokers #estateagentsuk & all the latest industry news. We also provide important updates on legal matters which impact upon you, your family, and your business. In association with www.mylegalclub.co.uk you will find you can learn a great deal while listening during your mo ...
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In this episode of the Business of Property podcast, Simon delves into the current financial challenges faced by UK landlords with buy-to-let properties. Simon discusses the financial strain caused by rising interest rates and changes in tax regulations (Section 24). Simon revisits a previously analyzed investment property, illustrating how increas…
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Simon is joined by Simon Glastonbury, an independent mortgage broker with 25 years of experience, to discuss the Bank of England's base rate reduction and its impact on mortgage rates. Simon provides insights into the current mortgage landscape, highlighting anticipated changes and their effects on first-time buyers and investors. The episode also …
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In this episode Simon chats with Julie Condliffe, an award-winning property auction solicitor and seasoned property investor. Julie shares her journey into property investment, highlighting a significant early investment in an apartment in Swindon. She discusses the allure of guaranteed rent and the challenges she faced when the promise fell throug…
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Welcome to the very first episode of The Coreco Couch! 🎉 Join our host, Andrew Montlake aka Monty, as he sits down with renowned mortgage broker, Stuart Featherfood, for an insightful discussion about the world of mortgages and first-time buyers. In this premiere episode, Monty and Stuart dive deep into the world of first-time home buying, offering…
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Simon introduces a successful yet straightforward investment property acquired in 2017, highlighting the simplicity of the process compared to more complex deals discussed in previous episodes. Simon details the process of finding, purchasing, and managing a three-bedroom terrace home in Redhill. Emphasizing the importance of sharing both complex a…
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Simon welcomes Susannah Cole, an experienced landlord and property investor, to walk through in-depth details of an investment property case study. Susannah shares her journey of acquiring a property in Bristol, previously owned by a hoarder with nine dogs, highlighting the challenges and strategic decisions involved. Learn how Susannah found the p…
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Simon and seasoned mortgage broker Simon Glastonbury delve into the current state of the UK property market and the potential impact of the general election on mortgages and finance. They explore the outlook for interest rates, speculate on possible stamp duty changes, and discuss the implications of a base rate cut on fixed rates. The conversation…
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Host Simon provides a detailed guide on managing the end of a tenancy. Simon addresses a listener's question about handling council tax, utilities, and other administrative tasks, especially for properties owned by limited companies. He shares his own experiences as a self-managing landlord, highlighting the need for effective communication, docume…
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In this episode, Simon delves into a follow-up discussion on achieving £1 million from a buy-to-let property portfolio, addressing listener questions from the previous episode. Simon introduces updates to the PaTMa Prospector software, which now offers enhanced features for evaluating multiple property strategies and clearer financial forecasts. Si…
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In this episode, Simon explores the pathway to making £1 million from buy-to-let property investments. Simon outlines a simplified model that focuses on rental profit and equity gains. He details an investment strategy involving purchasing standard three-bedroom family homes in Brighton. Listen to find out how this simple property investment strate…
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Simon explores strategies for optimizing a £million property portfolio for minimal time investment, without fully outsourcing. Have you considered how the structure of your property portfolio, and the properties within it, affects the amount of time you spend? Listen for Simon's thoughts on how you should structure a £million property portfolio wit…
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Simon welcomes Julia Scoville, the organizer of Crawley Property Meet. Learn the secrets of (attending) a successful property networking event. Julia recounts the meetup's humble beginnings in a hotel foyer, its growth to larger venues, and the pivot to virtual gatherings during the pandemic. She emphasizes the importance of support for landlords f…
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Host Simon welcomes Rob Turner, Land Director at Virtue Property Group, to discuss the intricacies of land acquisition and the planning permission process. Rob shares his strategies for identifying land opportunities, emphasizing the importance of relationships with agents and thorough site evaluations. He details the planning application steps, in…
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Host Simon, a seasoned property investor, chats with Simon, an expert mortgage broker, about the intricacies of mortgage rates, the influence of the Bank of England base rate, and the specifics of limited company mortgages. The episode delves into the potential fluctuations of the base rate and its subsequent effects on mortgage rates, as well as t…
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In the latest episode of the Business of Property podcast, host Simon welcomes Ami and Rita, co-owners of a property business specializing in blocks of apartments in the South East. They discuss their successful strategy of buying, refurbishing, refinancing, and holding properties, aiming to pull out all invested money with each project. The duo sh…
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In the fourth episode of our 'What Property' series, host and PCS Legal Partner Kate Forsdike is joined by Mark Burton . They discuss Remortgages - what they are, their benefits and disadvantages, and more. In the “What Property?” series of PCS Pods we explore the different types of property you can own, and the pros and cons and processes of each …
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In this insightful episode, Simon welcomes Annette Gardner, a seasoned property presenter and stager, to the Business of Property podcast. Annette delves into the nuances of property staging, sharing her valuable experience in transforming homes to captivate potential buyers or tenants. She highlights the significance of neutral decor and strategic…
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In the latest episode of the Business of Property podcast, host Simon delves into his process for evaluating properties from his desktop. He shares valuable insights on assessing floor plans, scrutinizing photos, and the benefits of virtual tours for a better grasp of a property's layout and condition. Simon also discusses using Google Street View …
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In the latest episode of the Business of Property podcast, host Simon is joined by Stuart French, co-owner of Pineapple Group. Stuart imparts his expertise on navigating the myriad of challenges in the property investment landscape, from tax hurdles to financial planning and property management. Stuart's journey in property investment is nothing sh…
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Host Simon is joined by Simon Glastonbury, a seasoned independent mortgage broker. They note an uptick in available properties but a corresponding dip in buyer urgency, and round-up the latest mortgage rates. They delve into the nuances of the UK property market, noting an uptick in available properties but a corresponding dip in buyer urgency, whi…
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In the fourth episode of this unique series of PCS Pods, host and PCS Legal Director Kate Forsdike is joined again by, Dani Adoasi from Home at Last. Dani founded her company Home at Last which specialises in finding first time buyers their dream first properties. In this episode we explore how Dani got into the property sector and her top tips for…
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In this insightful episode of the Business of Property podcast, Simon chats with Philip Mallourides, a seasoned property investor, to unravel his unique property journey from rent-to-rent (before it was) to blocks of auction purchased flats. Philip recounts how he inadvertently became a landlord in 1996, a move encouraged by market conditions. He s…
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In this episode of The Business of Property podcast, co-hosts Simon and Stuart delve into the realities of managing property businesses. Stuart reflects on the lessons learned throughout his property journey so far. The discussion provides valuable insights into the challenges and successes of running a property business, as shared by Stuart from h…
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In the first episode of our 'Uncovering The Property Extras' series, host and PCS Legal Partner Kate Forsdike is joined by Henry Lee from Secure Mortgages & Protection. They discuss Buildings and Life Insurance. Join us in this series of PCS Pods, 'Uncovering The Property Extras', as we delve into the additional extras that may be associated when p…
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In this episode of the Business of Property podcast, co-hosts Stuart and Simon engage in a lively debate about the meaning of a "real property business". Simon presents a scenario where a property business makes a loss initially due to investment and maintenance costs but still generates income through rentals. Stuart stresses the importance of rea…
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Simon and Stuart engage in a detailed conversation about the complexities of managing a diverse property portfolio. They discuss the unique challenges that come with different types of properties, such as buy-to-let, commercial spaces, serviced accommodation, and HMOs. They stress the importance of having a clear strategy and understanding what 'fr…
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In this episode, Stuart, Simon, and resident mortgage broker Simon Glastonbury discuss the recent budget's impact on property businesses. They cover the VAT threshold increase, the capital gains tax reduction for property sellers, and the decrease in the tax-free allowance. Stuart welcomes tax reductions, while Simon Glastonbury highlights how the …
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Stuart and Simon delve into the UK house price index, discussing its meaning for the property market and examining regional price variations. They note a slight national decrease in property prices but highlight significant regional disparities. Personal anecdotes from Simon and Stuart reveal a more complex market situation than the statistics sugg…
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Stuart and Simon explore the financial journey of Simon's property business. They start with the 2016-2017 tax year, where Simon's three buy-to-let properties yielded £36,000 in revenue and £29,000 in pre-tax profit. The conversation then covers the challenges posed by Section 24, which affected mortgage interest tax relief, increasing costs and re…
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Stuart and Simon share strategies for landlords on finding and selecting tenants for rental properties. They discuss the importance of preparing the property, taking quality photos, and writing effective listings. They explore options for advertising on rental portals and the benefits of self-managing the process versus using agents. The duo also t…
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Simon and Stuart discuss the significant growth of Stuart's property business over four years, focusing on revenue and strategic shifts, particularly the move into the rent-to-rent market. Stuart shares his initial challenges and the evolution of his business from a £10,000 monthly revenue to a projected £35,000, emphasizing the importance of profi…
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In this episode of the Business of Property podcast, Stuart, Simon and Simon discuss the Bank of England's decision to maintain the base rate and the impact on the mortgage market. They highlight recent rate drops, plus the rise in some lenders' rates! Not to mention the significant fees associated with mortgages and their effect on LTV. The conver…
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In this episode, Simon and Stuart explore the importance of aligning property strategies with personal preferences and strengths when growing a property business. Stuart shares his experience with HMOs and the necessity of adaptability, while Simon reflects on his slow, steady approach to building a property portfolio. They conclude that the best s…
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In this episode Stuart and Simon interview Luke Blakemore. Luke shares his journey from starting with buy-to-let properties to engaging in larger development projects. He discusses the importance of using investors' money wisely, ensuring a minimum 20% return, and building a trustworthy team. Despite challenges like problematic builders and the COV…
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Stuart and Simon discuss strategies for managing mortgages, as fixed rates come to an end. They emphasize the importance of tracking end dates, exploring options with current lenders or other banks, and understanding the long-term effects of fees and interest rates on mortgages. They advise against waiting for lower rates and suggest using tools to…
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In the third episode of our 'What Property' series, host and PCS Legal Partner Kate Forsdike is joined by Clara Downton from Downton Mortgages & Financial Services. They discuss Equity Release Mortgages - what they are, their benefits and disadvantages, and more. In the “What Property?” series of PCS Pods we explore the different types of property …
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Stuart and Simon explore reasons for selling, such as releasing capital or divesting mismatched properties, and the financial implications, including tax considerations for personal versus company-owned properties. They delve into challenges in property valuation, market unpredictability, and the importance of flexibility in decision-making. Consid…
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Special guest Julia Scoville joins Simon and Stuart to talk about her approach to starting, scaling and selling her specialist HMO lettings agency. Join our email newsletter for extra, exclusive resources. The property talk this week includes: Why start an HMO letting agency? Learn from the corporate world. Managing HMO relationships. Being a mum t…
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Stuart and Simon review their 2023 predictions on the Bank of England base rate, mortgage rates and house prices. Join our email newsletter for extra, exclusive resources. The property talk this week includes: Our 2023 predictions episode. Base rate prediction vs reality BTL rates according to Which. Government support for mortgage holders. Increas…
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Simon and Stuart discuss the practicality of using a limited company for property investments - tax, mortgages, and capital investment. Join our email newsletter for extra, exclusive resources. The property talk this week includes: Simon's last investment. Setting up a company is easy, direct on the government site. Starling Bank. Simon's new compa…
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Chris Targett of Social 4 Brokers interviewed our Founder Sean Rogers in this mortgage broker special! In this video, we touch on: - Overcoming and handling the mortgage market challenges - Increasing output and improving time management - Increasing referrals - Improving the conveyancing process - Completing cases quicker MORTGAGE BROKERS & ESTATE…
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In the second episode of our 'What Property' series, host and PCS Legal Partner Kate Forsdike is joined by Lesley Reeves from SLR Wealth. They discuss the pros and cons, and top tips for investing in different types of property. In the “What Property?” series of PCS Pods we explore the different types of property you can own, and the pros and cons …
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Simon Glastonbury joins us for an episode dedicated to limited company mortgages! We discuss requirements, current rates and some common myths. Join our email newsletter for extra, exclusive resources. The property talk this week includes: Special guest - mortgage broker Simon Glastonbury. Past limited company episodes: How we pay ourselves. Limite…
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Stuart and Simon are discussing the latest HomeTrack House Price Index and trying to sell well, in a buyers market. Join our email newsletter for extra, exclusive resources. The property talk this week includes: Hometrack House Price Index. Looking back over the year of property market changes. House prices are down. Property availability is up. We…
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Simon and Stuart are talking about how software has enabled and enhanced their search for the best property deals. Join our email newsletter for extra, exclusive resources. The property talk this week includes: Finding an investment property with PaTMa. Automate monitoring for fall-through properties. Finding the motivated sellers. Don't be a motiv…
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INTERMEDIARIES ONLY It is always a pleasure to interview Nicola Firth of Knowledge Bank. Knowledge Bank states they are the largest database of mortgage criteria in the UK. Nicola was extremely generous with her time and provided tons of value and insights for #mortgagebrokeruk We cover lots of areas but the key takeaways are: - Placing difficult c…
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Stuart and Simon are talking about how their tenancies have ended in the past and how that might change in the future. Join our email newsletter for extra, exclusive resources. The property talk this week includes: How do most tenancies end? The rarity of Section 21. Real reasons for evictions. Section 21 validity flow chart. Serving paperwork can …
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It was a pleasure to have Chris Targett of Social For Brokers as a guest to outline the social media strategies he has deployed successfully with mortgage brokers helping them grow their businesses and increase referrals Chris was extremely generous with his time and provided tons of value This episode is packed with strategies and actionable advic…
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Simon and Stuart have all the numbers for a real-life 9 year buy-to-let investment that's just been sold. Listen in to find out how it performed and how it could have been even better! Join our email newsletter for extra, exclusive resources. The property talk this week includes: The property spreadsheet we discuss in this episode. The full life of…
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Considering remortgaging in Scotland? Dive into this comprehensive guide as we break down the top benefits, potential risks, and expert advice for homeowners in the UK. Whether you're looking to secure a better deal, access home equity, or consolidate debts, get all the insights you need to make an informed decision. Don't miss out on these essenti…
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