Expat Property Story

#179
Trading Vs Holding UK Property.
Which do you prefer?
Which is better in terms of tax, skills required or potential returns?
Which is riskier?
What are the pros & cons of each?
What other factors do you need to consider?
This episode answers all these questions in a debate style format between:
Jay Howard, Auction Insider, co-founder of auction consultancy Hammered & co-author of Before the Hammer Falls (Second Edition Out Now!) and Serial Trader
And

• Adam Lawrence, co-founder of The Boardroom Club, founder of Propenomix and holder of 500+ properties

Adam & Jay have 7 mins each to present and then 5 mins for rebuttals.
We cover

• Trading vs. Holding in Property Investment
• Key differences
• Benefits and challenges of each strategy
• Expertise and Skills Required
• Risk
• Property deterioration / depreciation
• Market Fluctuations
• Factors affecting landlords: interest rates and valuations
• Tax implications / advantages of both
• Holding benefits from tax exemptions / accounting losses
• Importance of volume in trading transactions
• Mixed strategy of trading / landlording
• Landlord perceptions
• Insights on non-volume trading and personal profits
• Mutual Benefits of Traders / Landlords

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Details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):

Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (first Saturday of each month from 11:30 am)

Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (first Wednesday of each month from 7pm)

Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity (first Saturday of each month from 10:30 am)

Keywords
trading strategy, property investment, trading versus holding, UK property market, self-education in trading, landlord vs trader, property management costs, trading risks, Martingale strategy, property auctions, real estate investment, UK tax changes, property trading benefits, asset retention, high-risk high-reward trading, passive income, tax efficiency, property refurbishing, long-term financial goals, diversified investment, expat tax implications, volume trading, housing shortages, landlord expertise, property market fluctuations, trading adaptability, property tax advantages, tenant management, delayed gratification

#182
How would you like to get to a place where estate agents call you rather than you calling them?
To get into their little black book? To find yourself in a position where you can offer speed and certainty allowing you to get discounted deals.
That’s the stage Louise Smith of Braeside Property has reached in her property story and she’s here to give you tips on how you can do it too.
I want help setting and achieving my UK property goals.
During the episode, we discuss:

• Traits for Successful UK Property Investors
• Facing rejections and setbacks.
• Persistence in pursuing deals despite challenges.
• Importance of consistent effort in deal finding.
• Managing communication with solicitors and builders.
• Understanding numbers and financial aspects of deals.
• Building a reliable team for expert advice.
• Evolution of personal and business goals
• Self-development paralleling business growth and supporting other women.
• Selecting areas with populations of 50,000+.
• Importance of knowing local areas to quickly identify deals.
• Building Relationships with Estate Agents
• How to speak with agents and prove yourself to establish long-term relationships.
• Importance of professionalism, a confident approach and clear communication.
• Necessity of following up persistently with agents on previously inquired properties.
• Potential advantages of empty properties.
• Experience with purchase lease options and their challenges.
• Supporting women in property and mindset development.

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Details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):

Hong Kong: Pacific Coffee, 2/F, Central Building, Central (first Saturday of each month from 11:30 am)

Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park (first Wednesday of each month from 7pm)

Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity (first Saturday of each month from 10:30 am)

Keywords
estate agents, property investing, UK property, expat property story, discounted deals, property investor, resilience, proactive, analytical, property deals, property market, self-development, mindset, remote investors, foreign nationals, property strategy, property goals, rental property, HMOs, blocks of flats, property survey, property negotiation, proof of funds, purchase lease option, repossession, property refurbishment, property location, estate agent relationships, property viewings, property network, sourcing property

#116

if you’re serious about building a UK property portfolio, then you need to be thinking about how to stand out.

Brandon Burton, of Brand Voice Strategy is an online marketer and self-proclaimed digital nerd!

In this week’s show you will learn about the importance of building a brand, as Brandon reveals his handy hints on how to identify and embrace YOUR brand voice to make YOU stand out from the crowd.

Brandon is also an expert in AI technology, and he picks out his three current favourite AI tools to make life easier.

In the episode, we discuss:

· The importance of Branding and Brand Voice in Saturated Markets

· Discovering and Developing Your Brand Voice

· Matching your online persona with real-life identity

· Brandon Burton's Brand Voice Strategy Service

· Understanding the Value and Potential of AI

· Caution and Considerations when using AI

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To Join our Mailing List to access our 37 Question Due Diligence Checklist; our 23 Step Guide to Buying Property at Auction and our Monthly NewsletterTo Follow the Show on InstagramTo leave an honest review of Expat Property Story
To tell us the one thing you’re struggling with in UK property

As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):

Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday S6th October, 2023) from 11:30 am

Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (Wednesday 4th October, 2023) from 7pm

Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday 6th October, 2023) from 10:30 am

Keywords

Brandon Burton, brand voice strategist, copywriter, communicate like human beings, stand out, building a brand, online presence, reputation, property industry, saturated markets, unique motivations, unique processes, brand identity, brand voice, communications, stand out, authenticity, consistency, online persona, private identity, personality, viewpoints, AI, writing style, content creation, brand voice strategy, messaging, positioning, interviewing, survey responses, written text, speech patterns.

#217

Have you thought about flipping UK property to make some cash?

Have you thought about buying a property to flip via the so-called modern method of auction using companies like I Am Sold?

Have you wondered how to buy a property at discount without having to build relationships with lots and lots of estate agents in your chosen location?

Well, if you thought about any of these three questions before then this episode is for you.

And if you’ve thought about all three, then you’re in for a treat!

Simon Duckworth of Triangle Property Solutions actively sources and renovates properties for profit.

With extensive experience in the auction space, Simon has developed a very strategic approach to property investment.

We discuss:

· Buy 3, sell 2, keep 1 strategy

· Overview of traditional auctions

· Overview of Modern Method

· Tracking properties through multiple auction cycles / price reductions

· Watching listings for signs of seller motivation

· Step-by-Step Process of a flip listed on I am Sold

· Probate properties / SDLT

· The “no offer offer”

· Importance of timing and repeated engagement through auction cycles

· Refurb contingency

· Conveyancing timelines

· Selling strategy: price setting, agent selection, market testing

· Differences in pricing strategy between corporate and family-run agents

· Holding / selling costs

· Risks / challenges in Flips

· Risks: time overruns, market sentiment, refurb estimates

· Tips for Successful Flipping

· Need for organization / tracking

· Testing market prices / negotiation: “Say No Twice” strategy

· Buffers (refurb AND time)

· Maximizing Profit and Market Adaptation

· Expectations (profit / timelines)

· Adapting to slower / fluctuating markets.

· Lessons from HMO Challenges: Regulatory Headaches

· Simon’s near disaster with a large HMO project due to neighbor complaints.

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Keywords
UK property flipping, modern method of auction, I am sold, property discounts, estate agents, investing capital, buy to flip, auction property sourcing, flipping strategies, property renovation, HMO investment, property refurb costs, auction cycle tracking, probate property, stamp duty savings, reservation fee, online property auctions, property market sentiment, conveyancing delays, property holding costs, selling strategies, estate agent negotiation, real estate CRM, flips vs

#122

This is the second part of our three-part New Year special acrostic mini-season, where for the second year running, we go through the letters that spell Happy New Year explaining what each letter stands for as we head into 2024.

This episode is all about the importance of joining a community of people who invest in UK properties from all four corners of the world as we spell NEW:

N is for Newsletter

E is for Exxotic Listener Locations

W is for WhatsApp

In Part One of this mini-series (#121) we spelled HAPPY:

H is for HMOs

A is for Amazing guests

P is for Please leave us a review

The second P is for Passion and Purpose

And Y is for You.

In this episode, we spell NEW

N is for Newsletter

E is for Exxotic Listener Locations

W is for WhatsApp

Tomorrow, in #122, we spell YEAR.

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As a reminder, here are the details of where to meet other Expat Property Investors (For FREE!!!):

Hong Kong: The Urban Bakery in the Landmark Building in Central on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday S6th October, 2023) from 11:30 am

Dubai: Holiday Inn, Science Park on the first Wednesday of each month (Wednesday 4th October, 2023) from 7pm

Singapore: The Providore at VivoCity on the first Saturday of each month (Saturday 6th October, 2023) from 10:30 am

Keywords:

Expat property, expats, digital nomads, foreign nationals, remote investors, UK property, newsletter, mailing list, remote investing, property tax accountant, expat property story, Squarespace, analytics, mortgages, property enthusiasts, network meetings, property networking events, listener locations, travel, exotic countries, investment strategy, WhatsApp group, remote investors, property community, UK property market, property networking, UK property investors, property tribes, auction, social media, property networking events