In today's show we turn on the big spotlight again - the Property Pros Spotlight! Where we bring someone into the studio and hear the story of their property journey. Where they've came from, what they've done, chat about their deals, and learn what kind of business they have grown.
And today's guest, David Liddell, is the perfect example of what is possible in the world of property.
Known for his dynamic approach to property, David is a seasoned investor and developer with a background in engineering who has found remarkable success by harnessing his analytic skills, adapting his approach, and embracing risk. In this inspiring interview, David shares the journey that led him to property investment and the lessons he’s gathered along the way.
David’s career began in offshore engineering, a field he initially pursued for financial stability but found lacking in fulfillment. After a near move to Australia that fell through during the pandemic, David redirected his career, using capital from a former property sale to dive into property investment.
A key takeaway from the conversation is David’s transition from over-analysing deals, a habit from his engineering days, to a more balanced approach that combines thoughtful diligence with decisive action. This change, as he explains, was instrumental in allowing him to expand his portfolio and take on larger, more complex projects.
The conversation also touches on David’s strategic shift into service accommodation, which has allowed him to establish a profitable, scalable business model. David shares the challenges and rewards of this niche, particularly in the Scottish market, where demand for short-term accommodations offers attractive returns.
For David, service accommodation isn’t just about property; it’s about creating memorable experiences for guests and supporting the local community through job creation and collaboration with nearby businesses.
As Richard and David discuss David’s current ventures, including several large-scale commercial conversions, it becomes clear that his journey is far from over. With ambitious plans for growth and a clear focus on hospitality, David is poised to reshape his business and further refine his investment strategies. His plans to take these projects international, alongside his personal goal to balance family life with business, make for an inspiring vision of the future.
Listeners interested in property investment, service accommodation, or simply looking for a story of ambition and grit won’t want to miss this episode.
David’s passion and wisdom make for an enlightening and motivational listen, offering valuable insights for both seasoned investors and newcomers alike.
Tune in to hear the full interview and follow David’s exciting journey as he continues to push the boundaries in property investment...
In today's episode of This Week in Property, Richard had an insightful conversation with Lesley Treacey, Head of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) at Dandara.
The interview provides an in-depth look at the importance of sustainability in the property development sector, with Lesley sharing her extensive experience and unique perspective on how the industry is evolving.
Lesley discusses the growing focus on ESG, highlighting how issues like biodiversity, energy efficiency, and sustainable building practices are becoming central to modern construction.
Lesley explains the key drivers behind this shift, from regulatory changes to rising consumer awareness and grassroots movements. With sustainability no longer a niche concern, it has become a top priority for developers, investors, and governments alike.
One of the key topics covered is Dandara’s ongoing work to implement the Future Homes Standard and achieve net-zero carbon homes by 2050.
Lesley touches on how this ambitious target is reshaping the way homes are designed, from using renewable technologies like air source heat pumps to improving the energy efficiency of materials and building processes.
However, Lesley also notes the challenges posed by this transition and how collaboration with suppliers and the broader industry is crucial for success.
For listeners interested in the future of property development and how companies like Dandara are addressing the pressing issues of sustainability, this interview offers valuable insights.
Lesley’s passion and expertise shine through, making this a must-listen episode for anyone keen to understand the challenges and opportunities in building a greener, more sustainable future.
Tune in to hear more about the projects and innovations transforming the industry...
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You've bought an investment property, or you're planning to?
Ok. Quick question...
Have you bought a house, a home, a property, or an asset?
All just words of course.
But the one you choose will say a lot about your mindset as an investor.
If you chose any of the 1st three words, then you maybe have a hobby. Or an interest. Or a side hustle.
If you chose 'asset', then you might just be an actual INVESTOR.
Serious. Professional. Focused.
And if you are indeed an investor, buying assets, growing portfolios, generating revenue, and building a legacy for your nearest and dearest...then you better make sure you're PROTECTING them! All of them.
Insurance is a boring word; we're talking about several layers of PROTECTION here.
Simon Massey, from Express Mortgages, is a specialist with a wealth of experience.
There's not much that Simon hasn't seen with investors and investments.
Sadly, some of those have been sad tales of assets being lost, businesses not being structured properly, tax being overpaid, and families left with a LIABILITY rather than a LEGACY.
Let's have less of those sad tales please!
Let Simon help you. Help protect your assets. Help protect you. And help protect what you've built for your loved ones.
In today's chat, the conversation goes everywhere.
From the most obvious, like Buildings Insurance, to the more specialist and more obscure.
And to questions that you might not even have known to ask yourself.
Tune in to watch or listen to Simon's wisdom when it comes to protecting the things you've worked hard for, and the people that you're doing it all for...
Where is the prime place in the UK to face, experience, challenge and enjoy “the game” of property, planning, building and development?
It has to be London, yes?
And the ‘spear’ for facing that battle needs to be credible and powerful. So how about the iconic name of Barratt?
And for the tip of that spear, you’re going to need someone who has seen it all.
Experience and expertise in the game for over 20 years.
Knowledge of planning and development inside companies from SME developers to giant PLCs.
Experience of residential-led volume developments, tricky brownfield sites, mixed-use projects, and major regeneration programmes.
But they can’t just be a Solo Star.
They have to enjoy building partnerships and relationships. Seeing the best and the opportunity in others.
A track record of forming partnerships that find solutions, solve problems, and bring award-winning homes to the people and families that come to live in the end home or the constructed leisure space.
Someone who doesn’t just know and excel in the detail, planning, design and construction with success and financial figures. But who actually cares about the residents and tenants involved. And takes actual joy from travelling past sites that he’s been responsible for building years before.
Someone who thinks about the now and the present, but also thinks about the future and legacy.
That person just happens to be today’s guest, Mr Craig Carson, the Managing Director at Barratt West London…
When your iconic real estate brand is already well established in the UK for over 200 years, where can you take it?
That’s right. Everywhere else!
The Chestertons brand has been thriving in the UK since 1805.
Chestertons Global sits within that wider brand, as a network of leading international real estate companies.
And you need a global expert to lead that expansion around the world.
In steps today’s guest, Parikshat Chawla as Head of Operations for Chestertons Global.
A self-confessed “Global Nomad,” Parikshat and his wife had already lived a rich life of travel, working and staying in many different parts and cultures around the world.
With over 20 years of experience in the global real estate sector, he has worked with diverse and multi-national companies across the world, delivering innovative and effective solutions to market and sell properties globally.
And he’s put that experience to good use, leading Chestertons Global’s expansion and management of the affiliate and franchise network, overseeing various functions such as marketing, servicing, technology, and business development.
Things are certainly going well.
The firm has enjoyed a legacy of success and now has a strong global network in more than 10 countries, offering a comprehensive range of client services, from property sales and lettings to commercial services and investment advisory.
And Parikshat has no intention of stopping or slowing that expansion.
In today’s show, he talks about his personal experience, the business growth, the challenges and the milestones, networking, PropTech, the digital economy, and much more…
So you've had challenges in your life, yeah?
Ever been made homeless?
Ever had that happen to you and your family before you were even 1 year old?
No?
What about feeling that life is against you?
Had that family home taken away from you because of some lack of paperwork?
Some legal technicality?
A battle in life where your family had to pull money together to get you overseas to try and make money elsewhere to send it back to your family?
No?
What about your darkest moments?
How did it feel when you were at your lowest? Your own 'rock bottom'?
Was it a scenario where you had to actually live and shelter inside a red phone box in the city of London?
Was it like that?
Did you feel as hopeless and as vulnerable as a young person in their twenties would feel in that kind of environment?
No?
And what about your mindset, your resilience?
Have you been able to find the strength to take the darkest moments and find light in them?
To take a dark feeling of "life happening to you" and empower it with a confidence of "life happening for you"?
To grind through jobs and work and study, no matter what the hours or pay, and do it with a heart full of caring and gratitude?
To see every potential hurdle as an opportunity?
To see every rejection and blockage as a chance for you to step in and fix them?
No?
Well that's just a sampling of the life story of today's guest.
Julie Condliffe is a powerful force of inspiration in this life.
Julie has walked between the extremes of poverty and homelessness, to success and wealth.
A self-taught, best-selling author, who has inspired many people through her books.
A trained lawyer, who has now helped thousands of property buyers and sellers.
A successful property investor in her own right, who has not only taken on the lessons from buying over 40 properties through the auction process for her own personal benefit, but who also uses that unique skillset to guide and advise an endless line of other property investors in the same arena of property auctions.
It's a story and a life that will amaze you, inspire you, encourage you, and motivate you.
Listen to today's show now...
Did you know exactly what you wanted to do after school?
No, neither did today's guest, Sean Spalding.
He passed some Higher Exams, he had some jobs in retail and sales.
He even tried searching down a few different paths with college, university, working with his dad, and even applying to join the police force.
Curiously searching around for his path in life, for the route to success and supporting himself and then his family.
Have you, or are you, surrounded by people and systems telling you that certain things are just not for your kind of people?
Yeah, that's what Sean faced too.
He could see signs and examples of how, for example, money and wealth could be achieved through property investing.
However, schools and establishments, and even family, dictated that he could easily work IN property in some way, but the real profits and wealth were for some reason only reserved for other types of people. Whatever that actually means.
Have you yet found the resilience and determination to just keep going, to just keep looking, and to just keep learning?
Good. Cause that's what Sean did. He kept working and grafting. But he also kept his eyes and ears wide open for learnings and opportunities.
In today's show, Sean speaks about the various jobs and refurb projects he worked on, and how he was always looking for how the people behind the curtains, the investor owners, were able to find and structure and buy the properties.
He speaks about all the lessons and learnings through his work. He speaks about his education through Paul McFadden's Property Protege programme, and how he managed to recoup that investment from his very first deal.
Are you looking for inspiration and encouragement in your own journey?
Well listen in to Sean's powerful story about his various deals, about the sellers he has helped, the investors he has helped, and other property sourcers that he's done business with.
It's an impressive story.
And it's a story that is still being written, with a long way to go...
What things pop into your head as a seller or a buyer when the word "auction" is mentioned?
A large, stuffy room with over-emotional bidders waving paddles in the air and paying over the odds for a property they haven't properly considered?
A seller having to give away massive amounts of their property's value just to desperately get a sale that their local estate agent couldn't manage?
A buyer's panic at a host of fees to pay, with feelings more of gambling than security, and a countdown clock ticking loudly towards a short completion date?
It doesn't have to be that way!
And it's NOT that way if you're lucky enough to do business with John Morris and Luis Guarin from Prime Property Auctions.
Those stuffy rooms in a dated hotel on a specific date that you might not make, are replaced with 2024 tech of online property presentations and a simple offer process.
As John and Luis' expanding team love to say: "Every day is auction day at Prime Property Auctions!"
What words would reassure you as an investor looking to buy at auction?
What about hearing that at Prime, they have auctioneers who are actually investors!
Yes, both John and Luis are experienced property investors in their own right.
They get it!
They know all about the pressure of running due diligence, of thinking of your proper exit strategies, and also understanding and discussing the bigger picture of your own personal investment strategy, criteria and risk-mitigation.
You don't just throw a paddle in the air for someone with a hammer who couldn't care less about you.
The guys take a keen interest in speaking with and understanding your own personal investment journey, and can speak your language!
But what if you're not an investor and simply a personal buyer? Even a 1st time buyer?
Again, the team fully appreciate your desires and concerns, and are there to guide you by the hand with all aspects of purchasing, solicitors and mortgages.
They can find and share properties with you that can be your ideal personal home.
So does all that buyer assistance mean that the seller has to lose out?
Absolutely not!
What about hearing these wonderful assurances as a seller..."Sell your property within 28 Days. You set the price, No upfront costs & no sale, no fee."
Yes, that's the way that auctions should be working to help the sellers of property out there too.
And that's exactly the security and reassurance that Prime Propety Auctions brings.
Now hear the full amazing story.
In today's episode with John and Luis, you'll hear all about their approach to helping so many different people, and the full fascinating story of how Prime Property Auctions came about and has rapidly grown.
Are we handing over too much power to machines and robots with all the latest and greatest apps and AI tools?
What if someone could ensure the changes and developments we make, have the person, the human, very much centre of focus?
What if the resident or tenant was thought of first, before any technical changes?
What if the client or property owner or facility manager was put ahead of any app or flashy interface?
What if the engineer or repair man or service provider was considered before any AI entity?
That's exactly the approach that askporter has taken.
That's why askporter has been able to help L&G's Affordable Homes tenants to fix 30% of their housing issues by themselves.
That's how askporter has been able to help solve the headaches that contractors and engineers usually face, by being able to successfully automatically diagnose 97% of issues raised.
Forget about computers and efficiencies, what actually makes people's lives easier?
It's a tenant having instant answers and information about an issue anytime, day or night, and not having to wait on a call centre opening or an enquiry eventually being answered.
It's a property/portfolio owner being able to focus on the bigger and most important ways they can improve their properties and lives, without being distracted and bogged down by low-level issues and noise.
It's the residents and the managers of social housing estates being able to have instant communication, have problems solved, and have daily lives improved.
People want to be heard and understood.
Today's guest, Clara McKibbin, Head of Customer Experience at askporter, has been fully focused on the experience, the journey, and the communication that the human people involved in property really yearn for.
Designed with the people in mind.
Observed and improved for making resident's lives better and with less friction points.
Working and collaborating with owners, managers and contractors to make the individual human experiences to be properly listened to and acted upon.
Looking for pain points to be removed? For problems to be solved? Then askClara at askporter...
I've not really got time for property?
Have you heard that before?
Have you maybe even said it yourself before?
Well today's guest in the Property Pros Spotlight is going to put those excuses to shame.
Because once you've heard Steven McKaveney's life and business journey to date, you'll be forgiven for thinking that we've interviewed five guests instead of just one!
A nomad of action, making things happen.
Life, family and work experiences all across the UK and abroad.
Refurbs, flips, Rent-to-SA, buy-to-lets, conversions, land deals...the list goes on and on.
Did we mention the industry-disrupting AI software service that he's built and patented "on the side"?
Yeah, you won't be able to accuse Steven of being lazy or procrastinating.
His journey and mindset will inspire and encourage you with your own goals.
So has it all been sunshine and unicorns for him?
Absolutely not!
Steven is a completely open book about sharing all of the priceless lessons and challenges he's faced throughout his journey.
And he's humble and keen to share them with others, to light the way for your own goals and success.
Are there 2 words other than "Capital Allowances" that sound more mysterious and complex to property investors?
If there are, we'd like to hear them!
Too difficult to understand, too complex to navigate, and too advanced to waste time investigating.
That's a common reaction to property owners and investors.
But if they could be shown the huge amounts of cash that they're leaving on the table?
That would change things!
Losing out on a ton of money is a much simpler concept to understand.
And wanting to do something about that lost money is what a wise investor would do.
But that then leads to more questions unravelling...
What situations can I claim these allowances?
How far back can I claim?
What exactly is my Annual Investment Allowance?
Those are some of the usually bewildering questions that can be asked.
But there's a better set of questions to ask...
What experts out there could actually do all the heavy lifting for me?
Who would be able to quickly know if I have a case to claim back much needed money?
Who would have the experience and knowledge to compile the case to actually get that money?
And that's where today's guest comes in!
Mark Anthistle, from Bonham & Brook, has compiled more than 1,000 successful valuations, resulting in the identification over £300Million of unclaimed capital allowances, and securing over £60Million in tax relief for clients!
That's who your new pal should be.
The expert to have in your corner.
Listen in to today's show and hear all of the different ways that Mark and his team can possibly help you with reclaiming all of that lost money...
There are some words that strike fear in the hearts of property investors. 'Tax' and 'Stamp Duty' are up there with the most terrifying.
And in that world are abbreviations that not only add to the terror but also demonstrate the minefield of complexity that investors have to try and tip-toe their way through safely: SDLT, LBTT, and LTT.
But for every horror there is a haven. And words like 'tax relief' and 'exemptions' help to soothe and comfort.
And for every monster there are heroes to save the day.
He might not have been wearing his cape during our chat today, but Kishan Kavi, the Head of Property Taxes and Head of Tax Investigations at Bonham and Brook, is very much that hero that can help you.
With a highly impressive background in Law, Litigation and Tax, Kishan and has team have been responsible for tax savings running into the multi millions of pounds and growing.
Stamp Duty is a 'self assessment' tax that the buyer is responsible for.
But you don't have to tread through that minefield alone.
While your solicitor is staying in their lane and handling the conveyancing part of your purchases, you should have people like Kishan on your side to review and advise on the costly tax elements for you.
And with 51 different reliefs and exemptions available, Kishan has a host of weapons available to fight off the tax monsters for you.
During the show we touch upon just a few of the reliefs and possible scenarios for savings. You'll hear from Kishan's chat that he has an encyclopedic knowledge of rules and regulations and case law aimed at helping you in your individual scenarios.
Use the links below to reach out to Kishan and his teams at Bonham & Brook to see how they can help you.
They can initially review your situation for free.
And there's other links to their Stamp Duty Reliefs Guide and Kishan's recent article on Stamp Duty Exemptions...
If a story had a character that was a young man born in Germany, and another young man born in Scotland and living a lot of his life out to sea, it would be a hard task for the author to somehow bring them together in the story.
If you then factor into that storyline a random scenario of the two men standing beside each other in a large group photo, but never having spoken a word to each other, then the story seems to get more unbelievable.
And if you tried to suggest that they would end up both being surprised that they unknowingly now just happen to live close to each other...well, that sounds like Hollywood has stretched the story creativity just a bit too far!
And yet, that's exactly how it's all panned out with this great story of two young men forming a successful business partnership together in the world of property.
Our guests today, Thorben Dorer and Greg White, have both formed a thriving partnership that is already paying dividends for them and their clients, in a very short timeframe.
The element of the father figures in the famous "Rich Dad Poor Dad" story is also weaved into this particular journey, as you'll hear in the show.
You'll also hear the successes, the challenges, the projects, the profits, the services, and the rewards that have come to Thor and Greg as their impressive work ethic has pushed them on from milestone to milestone...
Having the courage and determination to build a successful business that can positively impact your life and the lives of the family around you is a noble and worthwhile journey to go on.
But what if you could actually build that business WITH your family?
What if you're a father and son team that can come together and form a solid partnership that can bring different skills and experiences together as the very fuel to spark and drive that business?
Today's guests under the Property Pros Spotlight on This Week In Property, have done exactly that!
Jack and Mark Anderson have come from very different career backgrounds and skillsets, but have a shared vision and an agreed way of handling themselves that has propelled their success in a crazy short amount of time.
The character, integrity and trust that they exude in their business and personal actions has seen a host of other people, other investors, and other connections flock to work with them.
A shared family tragedy, which they bravely speak about on the show, has bonded these two men together in a very solid fashion.
Totally different employment backgrounds and experiences has given the Andersons a wealth of skills and talents that they have combined to powerful effect.
Whether it's property projects for themselves, deals for investors, managing refurb projects, or sourcing and investing in both Scotland and England, this father-son combo have came flying out of the gates after completing training in property investing, and don't look to be slowing down any time soon...
Just save every penny and cut back on your costs!
We can't afford that!
All debt is bad!
What if we've been lied to?
What if the bankers running the show and the politicians making the rules, have all had us running around in the rat race of work and money, using stories that are nothing but illusions?
What if there's another way to look at this whole game of money?
Did you hear about the Financial Advisor who became the Anti Financial Advisor?
Well, you will today. With our guest, Chris Miles, the cashflow and passive income expert who specialises in teaching entrepreneurs, professionals, and individuals how to create lifelong wealth, even in uncertain economies.
You think you've got debt?
What about $1million worth of debt?
Because Chris had that level of debt. And you'll hear him explain how debt is neither good nor bad. How there's a different way to look at things.
And how he even managed to capitalise on all that debt after the last recession without filing for bankruptcy.
Giving value and solving problems.
Those can be two of the keys to getting rid of the 'desperation' you might have around money, and generating a positive 'feeling' of how easy the game can be.
It's something that Chris has seen, from a life-changing moment with his own dad, to the many clients he's helped ever since. Hear him tell the story in today's show.
The Cashflow Index.
That's another golden nugget you'll hear from Chris' insights today.
You've heard about ROI, and cash-on-cash return, and many other equations.
But this special 'index' will have you look at your money matters in a totally unique way.
Money Ripples.
That's his very own podcast that he's been running for over 10 years now.
As well as a host of experiences and appearances that have seen him featured in US News, CNN Money, Entrepreneurs on Fire, Bigger Pockets, and many more.
Money Ripples gets his clients fast financial results. In fact, his personal clients have increased their cashflow by almost $300 Million in the last 12 years!
Being your own steward.
So listen in to today's show with Chris Miles.
Hear about Chris' property investment experience, his thoughts on the stock market, and his forecasts for the economy.
And not only appreciate all of his insights and wisdoms, but then take the actions in your own life, in your own game, and become the Steward of your own money and wealth.
All in today's show on This Week In Property...
Mention the thought of cutting costs, enhancing operations, and improving sustainability to any Facilities Manager, and they'll have your attention but might be a bit cautious about what can actually be delivered.
That's where today's guest, Shane Brady the COO of SmartWorkPlus, can step in and dazzle them with the impressive trio of hardware, software and reporting that comes with the SmartWorkPlus system.
Hardware that is not only easy on the eye inside any property, not only safely secured on its own reliable network that doesn't impact the property's own networks, but also has an array of sensors that can magically collect data on occupancy, heat, light, and humidity levels.
And when that data is fed into the impressively visual, and very easy to read, software part of SmartWorkPlus, a building owner or facilities manager has priceless data at their fingertips.
Data presented in such a way that can immediately show where savings can be made on energy and occupied areas, where the most efficient cleaning attention can be targetted by janitorial staff, and where the most comfortable and eco-friendly settings can be made for the building's residents to enjoy.
A marriage of tech and management, where everybody wins. And where properties can be run in the most efficient, sustainable and cost-effective way possible...
In today's show, we sit down with Tom Dylan, a full-time property investor based in Manchester.
We have a great and wide-ranging conversation, covering all manner of topics in and around property, business and life.
A successful property investor in his own right, Tom also set up the Cuppa Property Networking & Investing Group, which meets in person and online on a weekly basis.
And Tom is also a fellow podcaster, with the Cuppa Coffee Property Podcast.
Listen to Tom's thoughts, opinions and experiences on: building his portfolio in Manchester and other areas; the amount of legislation seeping into the property world; predictions for market and returns in the future; the eternal supply and demand issue of UK property; and the merits and risks of single-units, HMOs and apartments...
Take everything you think you know about property auctions - too urgent and unpredictable for the buyer, too much money lost for the seller, too much hassle for an estate agent - and throw it out of the window.
Today's guest, Jamie Cooke, one of the Co-Founders of iamproperty, explains how things can, and are, very different.
The UK's largest residential auction provider, now working with over 6,000 estate agencies, and pioneering the Modern Method of Auction, iamproperty has an ecosystem of services that can help solve so many problems for people.
Take the slow and unpredictable world of Private Treaty, and replace it with speed and security.
Take the urgency and fear of an auction window to get your buyer finance in place, and replace it with a measured and achievable breathing space.
Take the agent's hassle of trying to involve an auction house, and replace it with a pleasant and easy relationship.
Take iamproperty...
In today's show we hear from Robin Rivaton, CEO of Stonal, which launched in the UK at the start of the summer following a strong record in France.
Stonal is an AI-powered platform that enables asset owners and managers to make informed decisions based on trustworthy data, helping to preserve and enhance the value of portfolios and ensuring the ongoing liquidity of assets.
The platform provides benefits to asset managers primarily across ESG, data extraction and data quality. Whilst not an AI company, Stonal also uses automation to extract document information and ultimately aims to make real estate a considerably more liquid asset.
Robin already boasts a career of incredible experience. A former Venture Capitalist, a former columnist with the major French newspaper Le Figaro, Robin is very well known on the French PropTech scene, he is the author of 7 books focused on urban challenges, a board member of 7 startups, and he sits as an independent director of 4 property developers and REITs.
Everyone in property today knows about the buzz and the hype of the Furnished Holiday Let / Serviced Accommodation sector.
But what if you were someone who operates ahead of the curves in the market?
What if you were a traditional buy-to-let landlord, who bought a coastal property just to improve its condition, and then decided through the process to give this holiday market stuff a go?
And what if that 1 accidental property then led you to buildling an empire with over 300 employees, with over 750 properties under management, and a projected revenue of £30m in 2023?!
Well, that just happens to be the remarkable and inspiring story of today's guest, Dale Smith, the CEO of the SDDE Smith Group...
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> Listen to Dale speak about his early family roots in the motor trade industry and a dad he watched buy his first buy-to-let property as an early step into investing...
> Hear Dale speak about the remarkable group of companies and services that he and his team have built up around them in a remarkably short period...
> Listen to Dale's opinion on the short-term-let market, the changes in legislation, the problems in planning, and the way he believes that guests should be protected and served...
> Dale shares some of his key insights in maximising Return On Investment, and the key factors he's guided by when assessing a holiday property to purchase...
> Hear Dale speak of finding balance. Balance in his business, in his portfolio, and in his precious family life...
Sadly, the majority of business people and investors set off excitedly on their path to generate income and build wealth, without a proper thought on their end goal.
What is it they want to achieve? How do they want to pass on their wealth and legacy? What will be best for their survivors? And how will it all be planned and protected?
That's where today's guest, Adrian Benjamin from AdrianBFinance steps in to help out. With the mission of: Financially Protecting You, Your Family and Business...
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Adrian has over 10 years' experience working internationally for the largest Investment and Corporate banks in the world such as Natwest, Barclays, RBS, UBS, and HSBC. Adrian has also been a Financial Consultant for Bloomberg, Visa, Accenture and Deloitte.
Adrian now specialises in Financial Protection where he helps property investors protect themselves, their families and their businesses. He helps people pass on generational wealth in a tax efficient manner.
In today's show, we have a fascinating chat with Jessica Edgerton, Executive Vice President, and Chief Legal Counsel at Leading RE (Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®)...
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With offices in London, Chicago and Singapore, Leading RE is a global network of top independent real estate firms, with 550 companies and 136,000 sales associates in over 70 countries. Network members participated in over 1.2 million global transactions last year. LeadingRE supports its members with powerful connections to other market leaders and access to innovative, performance-driven programs. Its online learning platform, LeadingRE Institute, was named to Training magazine’s Top 10 Hall of Fame.
As the driving force behind Leading RE’s learning initiatives, Jessica is also one of the property industry’s most influential women professionals.
Jessica is passionate about real estate education and training. She recently spearheaded LeadingRE's Institute programme, offering hundreds of on-demand classes for young professionals around the globe. She is an expert in risk management, DEI, and industry litigation and hosts a regular Risky Minute video series showcasing her expertise. Her industry leadership extends to her positions on the RESO and Moderne Ventures boards of directors.
Jessica oversees key operational areas of the company, including technology, learning and development, and preferred vendor relationships. She previously served as Associate Counsel for the National Association of REALTORS®, where she interfaced with NAR’s communications, conventions and technology teams, as well as its membership. Her responsibilities included contract negotiations for NAR’s various divisions, helping ensure regulatory compliance, speaking on risk management topics at industry events and authoring content on various legal issues relating to the industry. She was named RISMedia’s no.1 Newsmaker in a ranking of industry leaders and serves on the Board of Directors for Moderne Ventures and on the Upstream Board of Managers.
The Commercial Real Estate market is a huge, complex, and at times utterly baffling area.
That can make life very difficult for landlords, portfolio builders, and fund and asset managers alike.
And that's where the likes of NavigatorCRE can help. Not just quality data, but quality connected data, which can lead to the clarity required to be able to make the best decisions.
And today's guest, Will Young, VP EMEA & Corporate Development at NavigatorCRE, is here to explain it all for us...
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> Hear how Will's extenstive background in the financial and investment sectors have given him the skills and knowledge required to drive Navigator's team to providing excellence for clients...
> Listen to Will explain how success with Navigator in the United States, then took his team to deliver it into the UK and pan-European sectors...
> Data, connections, integration, and Artificial Intelligence. Will's team take all the power of PropTech to solve the problems and pain points of individual clients in an individual and bespoke manner that fits their needs perfectly...
> Listen to Will review the surprises, challenges and satisfactions already found through Navigator's journey into the UK and Europe...
> And hear Will's opinions and experiences on the sector, the economy, and the outlook for Commercial Real Estate...
In today's show we speak with Marcus Moufarrige, the CEO and Founder of ility.
To take a phrase from ility's website: "Unify your portfolio data and deploy solutions that truly impact profitability, sustainability, and customer satisfaction," that's a plea and a promise that would be hard for any landlord to resist.
And having taken on the massive LGIM (Legal & General Investment Management) as a star client, ility is showing that it's a promise they can deliver on...
> Listen to Marcus appeal to portfolio owners who want to become more Active Landlord than simply 'concrete box' owners...
> Hear about all of the opportunities, cross-overs, and touch points that landlords can access and benefit from, as they hold assets and deliver value to tenants...
> Listen to Marcus discuss how the power of A.I. is going to bring ever more opportunities to review data and find savings and opportunities for service, profit and growth...
> Remove the friction between tenant and landlord, find savings and value in how services can be delivered, and use the power of tech to simply historic and complex systems of the past. Marcus explains how it can all be done...
> And hear Marcus' fascinating personal journey through property and tech, through different countries and continents, which has brought him to the point of visualising and launching ility...
In today's show we speak with Niki Fuchs & Simon Eastlake of OSiT (Office Space in Town).
The property world is under constant change, and the office and commercial space is no exception.
And when it comes to staying ahead and setting themselves apart, OSiT certainly grab that mantle happily.
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> Hear Niki speak about the revamped direction for the business, which has just completed a £220m acquisition of Brightbay Real Estate Partners' 80% stake in OSiT's UK arm...
> Listen to Simon explain how the end user's needs are at the heart of the service they help supply; going as far as being the "5 Star Hotelification of the commercial space"...
> Listen to Simon and Niki cover their fascinating personal and commercial backgrounds that have brought them both to this time and space with OSiT...
> Hear their opinions on the current change in the market, and indeed their future predictions and plans for the industry in general...