The Investors Corner

The Investors Corner

Are you a property investor or have property investing goals for the near future? This is the Investors Corner Podcast is for you! We created the show because most podcasts for property investors tend to be just backhanded sales funnels. This podcast is full of free advice from specialist property guests. We have episodes with business coaches, accountants, mortgage advisors, commercial finance specialists, ARLA reps, auctioneers, new homes experts and many many more property people. If you are in property and want to come on the show as a guest then please contact us. We will always update our subscribers with industry breaking news, letting legislation changes and market trends. So make sure you hit that subscribe button ladies and gents. Your hosts are Andy Brown, Ian Macbeth & Mike Robson. Andy has been active in estate agency since 2011 and is still as passionate about it now as he was when he first started. Andy lives in Berkshire with his wife, daughter, dog and cat. Dedicated to making the necessary changes within the industry, Andy is on a mission to help people and make sure they receive the correct advice, at the right time. As Avocado's Letting's Director, Andy is the man to talk to if you have any lettings or landlord queries. Ian has over 20 years in property as a business owner, property investor and event speaker. Ian lives with his two beautiful daughters and wife. He is also an ultramarathon runner who once completed a 100 mile race in under 24hrs. Ian has a goal to disrupt estate agency in the UK. He feels the time is right to change the industry for the better before he retires. Mike has worked as a property investor, advisor, run property management teams, owns an estate agency business and is also a landlord. Mike lives in Berkshire with his lovely wife, son and dog Willow. Mike aims to change how landlords, tenants and letting agents interact. He wants to push out 'bad' tenants and landlords from the industry. He is outspoken on the podcast when it comes to protecting the modern day property investor. If you are interested in hearing about the future of the property market, finding out about creative finance options, how to use your business to invest in property, or just like learning from property experts in their field… This is the podcast for you. We hope you enjoy our property show. Andy, Ian & Mike

  1. APR 10

    Lifetime Mortgages The Strategy Property Owners Need to Understand

    Are you sitting on property wealth but unsure how to use it or pass it on efficiently?   In this episode, we're joined by Greg May to break down lifetime mortgages in simple terms and what they are, how they work, and who they're really for. We explore how property owners can access equity without selling, the impact on inheritance, and why lifetime mortgages are increasingly being used as part of estate planning strategies. We also dive into inheritance tax (IHT), why more families could be affected in the coming years, and how property wealth plays a major role in that.   In this episode, we cover: What a lifetime mortgage actually is  How equity release works in practice  The pros and cons for property owners  How interest rolls up over time  The impact on inheritance and beneficiaries  Using lifetime mortgages for inheritance tax planning  Why more estates could face IHT in the future  What property owners should be thinking about now  Whether you're planning ahead, supporting family, or simply want to understand your options, this episode will give you a clear and practical overview.   If you'd like to learn more about lifetime mortgages or speak to Greg, you can find his details here. Greg May CeRER CeMAP  Director & Equity Release Specialist at Sage Equity Release T: 01344 306 654 E: greg@sageequityrelease.co.uk   W: https://sageequityrelease.co.uk/    🎙 Listen to The Investor's Corner Podcast Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6Awfoi9dUoU55k0D7uf64a  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-investors-corner/id1588273348    Don't forget to subscribe for more straight-talking insights for landlords and property investors.

    43 min
  2. MAR 1

    Who Wins Next The Landlords Who Will Thrive and Those Who Won't

    If Part One explored what's changed, Part Two asks what happens next.   Are smaller landlords being squeezed out, or are they evolving? Where is opportunity still hiding in what many call a challenging market? Have tenant expectations permanently shifted? And if regulation continues tightening, does that strengthen or weaken the sector long term? In this episode, we look forward and identify the traits that will separate landlords who thrive over the next three to five years from those who quietly exit. Topics covered include: Whether smaller landlords are being forced out or adapting Where investors are still finding opportunity in a tighter climate How tenant expectations are reshaping portfolio performance Whether increased regulation ultimately strengthens or weakens the private rental sector The five characteristics that will define successful landlords over the next 3–5 years The sector may be becoming more complex  but complexity doesn't remove opportunity. It raises the standard.     Connect with Luke & Survey Network: Website: https://www.survey-network.co.uk/ Luke: https://www.survey-network.co.uk/agent-profile/luke-masters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/survey-network/?viewAsMember=true     🎙 Listen to The Investor's Corner Podcast  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Awfoi9dUoU55k0D7uf64a  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-investors-corner/id1588273348  Don't forget to subscribe for more straight-talking insights for landlords and property investors.

    27 min
  3. FEB 28

    The Great Landlord Reset What Just Changed

    The private rental sector has entered a new phase and it's not subtle.   With rising mortgage costs, tightening compliance, and the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act 2024 from 1st May including the removal of Section 21 landlords are operating under a completely different set of rules.     So what's actually changed?   Are we seeing smarter landlords or simply fewer willing to stay in the game? Has the balance of power shifted? And is property management now more about legal risk than rent collection?     In Part One, we break down what's happened, what caught landlords off guard, and why this moment feels like a structural reset rather than a short-term wobble. Inside this episode: What has changed most for landlords in the past two years Whether the sector is becoming smarter or simply smaller What new investors must now understand before entering Why property management has shifted toward risk control Whether the balance of power between landlord and tenant has moved This isn't panic commentary, it's commercial analysis of a market that has quietly reset. Part Two explores where opportunity still exists and who will win over the next five years.     Connect with Luke & Survey Network:   Website: https://www.survey-network.co.uk/ Luke: https://www.survey-network.co.uk/agent-profile/luke-masters LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/survey-network/?viewAsMember=true      🎙 Listen to The Investor's Corner Podcast    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Awfoi9dUoU55k0D7uf64a  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-investors-corner/id1588273348    Don't forget to subscribe for more straight-talking insights for landlords and property investors.

    35 min
  4. FEB 13

    Bitcoin vs Property Have We Been Investing in the Wrong Thing

    Property has been a core wealth-building strategy in the UK for decades, familiar, tangible and widely trusted. But over the same period, Bitcoin has gone from an obscure experiment to a globally traded asset attracting institutional attention. Its volatility makes headlines, but so do its long-term returns. In this episode, we sit down with James Dewar, Partner at Bridge2Bitcoin and founder of Berkshire Bitcoiners, to start at the beginning: what Bitcoin is, why it exists, and why investors are paying attention. This conversation focuses on fundamentals and context, especially for property investors who want to understand how Bitcoin compares as an asset class.   In this episode we cover: What Bitcoin is in plain English Why it has become more widely adopted The risks investors should understand How returns compare with property and gold Who is buying Bitcoin today Whether beginners are already too late Part Two will be out tomorrow were we discuss moves into strategy, market cycles and how investors think about risk.   Links to James Dewar https://bridge2bitcoin.com/ https://bitcoinevents.uk/berkshire-bitcoiners/ https://x.com/Bitcoinshire https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-dewar/   🎙 Listen to The Investor's Corner Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Awfoi9dUoU55k0D7uf64a Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-investors-corner/id1588273348 Don't forget to subscribe for more straight-talking insights for landlords and property investors.

    29 min

About

Are you a property investor or have property investing goals for the near future? This is the Investors Corner Podcast is for you! We created the show because most podcasts for property investors tend to be just backhanded sales funnels. This podcast is full of free advice from specialist property guests. We have episodes with business coaches, accountants, mortgage advisors, commercial finance specialists, ARLA reps, auctioneers, new homes experts and many many more property people. If you are in property and want to come on the show as a guest then please contact us. We will always update our subscribers with industry breaking news, letting legislation changes and market trends. So make sure you hit that subscribe button ladies and gents. Your hosts are Andy Brown, Ian Macbeth & Mike Robson. Andy has been active in estate agency since 2011 and is still as passionate about it now as he was when he first started. Andy lives in Berkshire with his wife, daughter, dog and cat. Dedicated to making the necessary changes within the industry, Andy is on a mission to help people and make sure they receive the correct advice, at the right time. As Avocado's Letting's Director, Andy is the man to talk to if you have any lettings or landlord queries. Ian has over 20 years in property as a business owner, property investor and event speaker. Ian lives with his two beautiful daughters and wife. He is also an ultramarathon runner who once completed a 100 mile race in under 24hrs. Ian has a goal to disrupt estate agency in the UK. He feels the time is right to change the industry for the better before he retires. Mike has worked as a property investor, advisor, run property management teams, owns an estate agency business and is also a landlord. Mike lives in Berkshire with his lovely wife, son and dog Willow. Mike aims to change how landlords, tenants and letting agents interact. He wants to push out 'bad' tenants and landlords from the industry. He is outspoken on the podcast when it comes to protecting the modern day property investor. If you are interested in hearing about the future of the property market, finding out about creative finance options, how to use your business to invest in property, or just like learning from property experts in their field… This is the podcast for you. We hope you enjoy our property show. Andy, Ian & Mike

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