The HMO Podcast (2025)

15/05/2024

🎙️NEW EPISODE🎙️

Is the property market about to crash?💥

Who better to answer this question than our mortgage broker, Ellie, of Baya Financial, who is on the ground speaking to buyers and lenders every single day! 🙌

We break down everything the ‘experts’ have been saying! We discuss what banks are doing, how properties are being valued, how many sales are actually going through, and whether or not we should really be worried? 💭

🎧 Listen to the full episode here - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1284620/15057850

01/05/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

In this week’s 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 definitive answer that might surprise you. Stay tuned to find out.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

24/04/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

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 there's much more to building a truly successful property business. I've met many great people, some of whom have established incredible property businesses. I believe there are 10 key traits shared by the most successful property investors in our industry—traits we often overlook when considering what's needed to build a thriving property business.

In this episode, I'll share these traits with you. If you're interested in learning what they are and whether you possess them, make sure to stick around.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

17/04/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

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 matters
• Improving the reputation of HMOs
• The reason behind organising The HMO Awards
• Tips for getting tenants
• What's next for the HMO market

Join us as we break down what's happening in the world of HMOs.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

10/04/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

In this episode, Andy’s going to answer the question of whether it's too late to invest in HMOs. He’s going to address concerns about property values, interest rates, competition, access to finance, restrictive planning permissions, and legislation.

He will also discuss about the importance of taking a long-term view, building knowledge and skills to navigate the HMO market, and briefly talk about the new homes crisis and the growing popularity of co-living.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

03/04/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

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 advantages.

Let's explore how you can use this strategy to supercharge your HMO business.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

27/03/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

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.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

20/03/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

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 these specialised products.

Throughout our discussion, Ellie will shed light on the following topics, including:

* The misconceptions and fears surrounding bridge lending
* The risks of using buy-to-let mortgages for HMO conversions
* Benefits of using bridge lending for HMO Conversions
* Risks of using shady bridge lenders
* Benefits of bridging over cash or invested money
* Different types of bridge products
* The importance of choosing the right lender and valuer

Tune in as Ellie opens up a whole new world of opportunities for buying and refurbishing HMOs, providing invaluable insights and guidance every step of the way.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

13/03/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

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 successful rent-to-rent business, including:

* The lessons they learned from their first deal
* The importance of building relationships with landlords and agents
* Different methods of finding rent-to-rent deals
* What makes a good rent-to-rent deal
* The profitability of rent-to-rent
* Challenges of rent-to-rent refurbs and tenant management
* Olivia’s advice for building a rent-to-rent business
* Details of the upcoming R2R Discovery Day

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

06/03/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

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 course, distinct models of wealth creation, but if your goal is to build your owned portfolio, then rent-to-rent can serve as an excellent starting point, accelerating the overall process.

We'll cover the following key points in today's discussion:
* The rent-to-rent strategy and its benefits
* Insight into location and numbers
* Tips on finding and securing rent-to-rent deals
* The importance of implementing systems and processes
* Strategies for maximising profitability
* The significance of contracts and paperwork in this process.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

28/02/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

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 differences between HMOs and commercial to residential projects
• The pros and cons involved in commercial to residential projects
• Why I wouldn’t do this without my HMO business experience

If this is something that you want to do either now or in the future, then this episode is definitely one you want to stick around for.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

14/02/2024

NEW EPISODE 🚨

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 and I discuss:

* His background and how he got started in property investing
* How he transitioned from his day job to full-time property
* His investment criteria and approach when looking for deals
* The challenges faced by landlords
* A case study of a commercial-to-residential project
* The importance of understanding the planning system
* The risks involved in property development

Whether you're at the beginning of your journey or an experienced investor looking to scale up, this episode is a must-listen for valuable insights and tips.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3MXo3eq
Spotify: https://bit.ly/3urR4Z3

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