The Property Unleashed Podcast

Mark Fitzgerald

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The Property Unleashed podcast hosted by Mark Fitzgerald is for property investors looking to build property portfolios and Businesses using different creative investing strategies as well as HMOs, Serviced Accommodation, BRRR, Flips and BTLs, We are helping others live the life they desire through Property.

5d ago

Record-High Room Rents

Send us Fan Mail Room rents are hitting record highs while the supply of available rooms is tightening, and that one-two punch is reshaping the day-to-day reality for landlords, letting agents, and tenants. We sit down with Anthony from Homemaker Properties to unpack the latest numbers, then pressure-test them against what we’re seeing on the ground, including how much an en suite room really rents for in different areas and why the market can feel “dead” for months before it suddenly snaps back to life. We also tackle a topic that’s becoming impossible to ignore in the private rented sector: damp and mould. With government data pointing to a significant share of homes affected and councils under pressure to enforce standards, we walk through the practical side of compliance. That includes how to respond to reports, how to tell condensation from deeper defects, why ventilation matters, and how periodic inspections, independent inventories, and clear tenant communication can protect both health and your asset. To round it out, we look at house prices that are barely moving, what the Lloyds house price index suggests, and why falling borrowing can still coexist with “resilient” headline prices. If you’re investing right now, we talk honestly about mortgage stress tests, fees, and why BRRR (buy, refurbish, refinance, rent) may beat flipping until the sales market loosens up again. Subscribe, share this with a landlord or investor friend, and leave a review with the one trend you’re seeing most in your local market. VALUABLE RESOURCES: Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now. Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action, This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner CircleSupportive Living help www.socialspaces.uk“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you’ve enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community. CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/ Linkedin: https...
Jul 8

Landlord Conversations That Close Deals

Send us Fan Mail Most property deals aren’t lost because your spreadsheet is wrong, they’re lost because your words are. Mark Fitzgerald shares a live coaching session from his Education to Action community and breaks down how he talks to landlords, vendors, and agents so the proposal sounds normal, safe, and clearly beneficial. We start with a real question about service accommodation in Lincoln and what investors should watch for with Article 4, selective licensing, planning use, and local council policies. Mark explains how to stay protected by focusing on practical compliance like fire safety standards, carbon monoxide protection, alarms, and a proper fire risk assessment, plus the often-missed step of checking your mortgage terms or getting consent when needed. The goal is to run a short-term rental business that is built to last, even if regulations tighten later. Then we get into the language that closes deals. Mark’s core rule is simple: don’t lead with “rent-to-rent” or “purchase lease option.” Instead, describe the value a property owner cares about most, like guaranteed monthly rent, no voids, fewer headaches, and a property kept in great condition. He also lays out a seller-friendly lease option conversation that can work especially well in a quiet UK property market, including how to position timelines, legal support, and specialist solicitors so the other side feels secure. If you want more training on rent-to-rent, service accommodation, HMOs, lease options, refurb strategies, and BRR, subscribe, share this episode with a property friend, and leave a review so more investors can find it. VALUABLE RESOURCES: Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now. Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action, This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner CircleSupportive Living help www.socialspaces.uk“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you’ve enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community. CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/ Linkedin: https...
Jul 2

Serviced Accommodation Deal Finder

Send us Fan Mail Most serviced accommodation “deals” look great until you price in reality: cleaning, utilities, seasonality, voids, and the time it takes to run a short-term rental business. We walk through how we actually find good serviced accommodation opportunities and how to pressure-test the numbers so you do not end up chasing a property that only works in a spreadsheet. We break down four clear ways to profit in serviced accommodation: converting your own property, using rent-to-rent, structuring a joint venture with an owner, or running a serviced accommodation management model for a monthly percentage. I also share why bigger units like three-beds and four-beds can outperform smaller apartments in today’s market and what that means when you are deal sourcing in competitive areas. Then we get tactical about sourcing and stacking. If a landlord says no to rent-to-rent, you can still create value by introducing a strong short-term rental management company and earning a referral fee, turning “dead” leads into income. We also cover how to use basic tools like RROI, how to check comparable listings on Airbnb, and why a 12-month forecast is the only honest way to judge performance in serviced accommodation. If you want more help building your serviced accommodation portfolio, check out the free resources and then subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a five-star review so more investors can find it. VALUABLE RESOURCES: Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now. Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action, This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner CircleSupportive Living help www.socialspaces.uk“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you’ve enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community. CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/ Linkedin: https...
Jun 25

Section 21 Is Gone So Now What

Send us Fan Mail Section 21 used to feel like certainty. Now it’s deadlines, documentation, and a completely different risk profile for landlords and agents. We sit down for a practical landlord update on what the Renters’ Rights Act means in real life, including the awkward two-month tenant notice crossover that’s already creating void headaches and stalled move dates. If you’ve had someone try to give one month’s notice lately, you’ll recognize the confusion instantly. We also go deep on tenant deposits, because deposit compliance is one of the only areas where getting it wrong can’t be “fixed” later. We break down the five-week cap, the 30-day deadline that starts when you receive the money, and the difference between custodial and insured deposit protection schemes. Then we get into the evidence that actually holds up in a dispute: photo-heavy inventories, tenant sign-off, exit inspections inside 24 to 48 hours, invoices, and why betterment claims fail. Finally, we map out the current possession routes. If you served a Section 21 in time, the accelerated possession claim window has a hard stop, and the paperwork pack (N5B, prescribed info proof, safety records, How to Rent) needs to be flawless. With Section 21 gone for new cases, we explain how Section 8 grounds work now, why court hearings can slow everything down, and what this shift means if you’re planning to sell a rental with tenants in situ. We also share practical sale options, including open market, off-market investor sourcing, and auctions, plus a few HMO-specific planning considerations like Article 4. Subscribe for more landlord updates, share this with a landlord who needs a clean checklist, and leave a review if these practical breakdowns help you stay compliant. What part of the new rules is hitting you hardest right now? VALUABLE RESOURCES: Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now. Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action, This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner CircleSupportive Living help www.socialspaces.uk“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you’ve enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community. CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/ Linkedin: https...
Jun 18

Ten Practical Property Strategies To Build Income In 2026

Send us Fan Mail Ten different ways to make good money in property investing in 2026 sounds simple until you try to run the numbers and realise how many investors get stuck using only one approach. I’m Mark Fitzgerald, and I’m breaking down a full menu of property strategies so you can stop guessing, start choosing, and build a plan that fits your real life, not a highlight reel. We start with buy-to-let and why the “vanilla” model has tightened as house prices and mortgage rates rise. From there, I explain how the same property can perform very differently depending on the rental strategy, including serviced accommodation (Airbnb and Booking.com) and working with social housing, supported living, and care providers. If you’re looking for a lower-capital entry point, we dig into rent-to-rent for HMOs and short-term lets, what costs you take on, and why margins matter more than hype. If you like renovations and big chunks of profit, we talk flips, the risks of a stagnant market, and how assisted sales can let you profit from an uplift without buying the property outright. I also cover BRRR (buy, refurbish, refinance, rent) for building a portfolio, how HMO conversions can create value, and why checking Article 4 planning constraints is essential. Then we hit commercial property realities, the experience barrier with lenders, and how commercial-to-residential conversion can unlock value when planning and valuation line up. Finally, we get honest about predictability versus upside with HMOs and serviced accommodation, including the tax and VAT traps that can wipe out what looks like strong cash flow. If you want more property investing education, subscribe, share this with a friend who’s stuck, and leave a review so more investors can find the strategies that actually work. VALUABLE RESOURCES: Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now. Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action, This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner CircleSupportive Living help www.socialspaces.uk“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you’ve enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community. CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/ Linkedin: https...
Jun 11

Six Constraints That Stall Property Investors

Send us Fan Mail Your property investing isn’t stuck because the market is “hard.” It’s stuck because one of six constraints is quietly choking your deal flow, your confidence, or your consistency. We walk through the exact bottlenecks we see again and again in real estate investing and property business building, then lay out how to solve each one without fluff. We start with the market and strategy constraint: if you can’t find good deals, you probably aren’t getting in front of enough people. That leads to the pipeline problem, where you cling to one opportunity and feel crushed when it falls apart. From there, we tackle the capacity story investors tell themselves, the fear of too many calls, too many viewings, and “not enough time.” We break down why scheduling, prioritising, and a little support can unlock momentum fast. Next comes the dream killer: cash. We challenge the “I have no money” excuse and focus on what actually creates funding, relationships, networking, and knowing how to talk about opportunities the right way. We also cover the skills constraint and the education-to-action gap, plus the systems that keep you organized, from CRMs to Trello to simple calendar time blocking. The final constraint is the most important: you. If you’ve been talking about starting for years, this is your nudge to define success, set a 12-month target, and take action now. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s stuck, and leave a five-star review so more investors can find the show. VALUABLE RESOURCES: Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now. Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action, This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner CircleSupportive Living help www.socialspaces.uk“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you’ve enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community. CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/ Linkedin: https...
Jun 4

Stop Chasing The “Easy Money” Property Play

Send us Fan Mail Picking the “most profitable” property strategy sounds smart until you realise you don’t actually want to live that business day after day. I’m Mark Fitzgerald, and I’m digging into the real reason so many investors stall, quit, or stay stuck in the research loop: they choose a property investing strategy for money first, then wonder why their drive disappears when the work gets hard or repetitive. We talk through how to pressure-test your direction without wasting years. If you’re starting with little capital, you’ll often look at deal sourcing or rent-to-rent, and even then the path can split fast: HMOs demand strong systems and compliance, while serviced accommodation leans heavily on operations and guest experience. We also touch BRR, flipping, and assisted sales so you can think clearly about capital needs, time demands, and what you’ll genuinely enjoy executing. I also share why a higher purpose matters more than most people admit. Beyond income and passive cash flow, I’m focused on legacy and impact, including work across supported living, social housing, and temporary accommodation through Social Spaces Solutions UK. When your strategy matches your values and your lifestyle goals, consistency becomes simpler and results follow. If you found this helpful, subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share it with a friend who’s stuck picking a path, and leave a quick review to help more investors find the show. What strategy are you most curious about right now? VALUABLE RESOURCES: Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now. Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action, This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner CircleSupportive Living help www.socialspaces.uk“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you’ve enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community. CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/ Linkedin: https...
May 28

Build In Guaranteed Rent With Supported Living

Send us Fan Mail Guaranteed rent sounds like a fantasy until you understand how supported living and social housing leases are actually structured. Landlords and deal sourcers can plug into a real UK housing need while building more stable property income. With around 1.2 million households on waiting lists and councils spending roughly £1.7 billion a year on temporary accommodation, demand is not slowing down, and private landlords can help close the gap. We get practical about the supported living property investment model: leasing to registered care providers on long terms, how government-backed rent flows through housing benefit and local authority payments, and why an FRI lease can remove a huge chunk of day-to-day management. I also explain the difference between social housing and supported living, what “exempt accommodation” really means, and why higher-than-market rents only happen when the property and provider are the right match. Then we go deeper into the numbers and the risks. I share a case study where a standard rental bungalow could move from roughly £1,500 to £1,800 per month to around £4,000 per month with a specialist provider, plus why planning and a C3 to C2 change of use can affect commercial valuation and refinancing. We also talk due diligence on providers, funding length, compliance, and the property standards that matter most, from fire safety to accessibility and durable finishes. If you’re sourcing deals, holding “dead-end” leads, or looking for a more predictable buy-to-let strategy, this is built for you. Subscribe, share this with a landlord friend, and leave a review with your biggest question about supported living leases. VALUABLE RESOURCES: Let me help you build your property business, Check out how I can support your investing now. Visit https://www.thepropertyunleashed.com/homeMy Property Investing Community called Property Education To Action, This is the best place to achieve your property goals and build the life you desire. https://educationtoaction.com Apply here: thepropertyunleashed.com — click Inner CircleSupportive Living help www.socialspaces.uk“Free Goal Setting Masterclass: Build Your Life In Five Days”“If you’ve enjoyed these episodes, leave us a five-star review”https://www.facebook.com/groups/816926952556608 to meet like-minded property investors and be a part of the community. CONNECT WITH ME: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mark.fitzgerald.7921 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markfitzgeraldentrepreneur/ Linkedin: https...

The Property Unleashed podcast hosted by Mark Fitzgerald is for property investors looking to build property portfolios and Businesses using different creative investing strategies as well as HMOs, Serviced Accommodation, BRRR, Flips and BTLs, We are helping others live the life they desire through Property.

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