Scottish Property Podcast

著者: Nick Ponty and Steven Clark
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  • A weekly podcast focused on keeping property investors informed and educated on the Scottish property market. Co-hosts Nick Ponty and Steven Clark share their own experiences, answer questions and talk to experts in the industry.
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A weekly podcast focused on keeping property investors informed and educated on the Scottish property market. Co-hosts Nick Ponty and Steven Clark share their own experiences, answer questions and talk to experts in the industry.
Nick Ponty and Steven Clark
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  • The Harsh Reality of Building Million-Pound Homes in St. Andrews with Leigh Connolly
    2024/11/18
    In this episode of the Scottish Property Podcast, we sit down with Leigh Connelly, founder of Caraton Group, to discuss his inspiring journey in the property and construction industries. From humble beginnings as a teenager living on a farm to building luxury homes in St Andrews, Leigh shares the highs, lows, and lessons he’s learned along the way. With candid insights into property development, business resilience, and adapting to market changes, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in property investment or entrepreneurship. Episode Highlights: Humble Beginnings and Early Ventures: Leigh’s unconventional path to success started with a farming background and an early fascination with machinery and hard work.How he bought his first property at age 18 and used equity to fuel his initial investments. Overcoming Setbacks: Leigh opens up about facing financial challenges during the 2008 crash and how he navigated unexpected obstacles, including a Scottish referendum and changes in property taxation.The creative strategies he used to keep projects afloat, such as leveraging limited resources and maintaining optimism under pressure. Building in St Andrews: Insights into high-end property developments, including million-pound homes in one of Scotland’s most prestigious areas.The challenges of dealing with rising labour and material costs, and the lessons learned from working with contractors and planners. The Changing Face of Property Development: Leigh discusses the increasing difficulties in property development, from planning restrictions to labour shortages.Why he’s now focusing on consulting, exploring international opportunities in Dubai, and diversifying his investments. Opportunities in Dubai: An overview of the booming Dubai property market, offering yields of 8-12% and opportunities to buy off-plan properties with significant profit potential.Why Leigh believes Dubai’s growth is an attractive alternative to the UK market. Lessons for New Investors: Advice on taking calculated risks, learning from setbacks, and finding creative ways to fund projects.The importance of persistence, adaptability, and leveraging local networks in the property industry. Visit Carriden Plumbing & Heating and Carriden Developments for renovations and extensions or new builds. Website: https://carridengroup.co.uk/ Follow Leigh Connolly on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/leigh-connolly-587233280 --------------------------------------------------------- Prime Property Auction: www.instagram.com/primepropertyauctions/ John: www.instagram.com/john_property_auctioneer/ Luis: www.instagram.com/luis_property_auctioneer/ Visit Prime Property Auction website: https://primepropertyauctions.co.uk/ ------------------------------------ Follow us on all of our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/scottishpropertypodcast **DISCLAIMER**Please do your own due diligence on any of our guests you may decide to do business with. We interview in good faith. However, we cannot be held responsible for any credibility issues that may arise. 🤝 Visit one of our monthly networking meet-ups. We run them on the 1st Wednesday of each month and have some fantastic guest speakers.🎟 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book your place at the networking events here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hope you find content useful and we would really appreciate it if you could leave a review on Apple podcasts or Spotify. Connect with us on social media:🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our private Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email us: Steven@steven-clark.com Nick@arcproperty.uk
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  • Locked Out by LHA: Scotland’s Affordable Housing Crisis for Benefit Tenants with Neil Dymock
    2024/11/11
    In this episode of the Scottish Property Podcast, we sit down with Neil Dymock, founder of Dymock Properties and co-host of the Dundee monthly networking event. Neil shares his expertise on the Dundee property market, discussing its investment potential, unique challenges, and the opportunities for landlords and investors. Episode Highlights: Why Dundee is an Underrated Market: Neil explains why Dundee, with its two universities and expanding economy, is a strong investment choice with high rental demand and affordable entry-level property prices.He discusses the impact of recent developments like the V&A Museum and the anticipated Eden Project, which are set to boost Dundee’s reputation and market potential. Property Prices and Rental Yields in Dundee: Current property prices for two-bedroom flats range from £80,000 to £180,000, with rental yields often reaching 10% or higher.Neil emphasises the importance of targeting a 10% yield in Dundee to ensure profitable investments, particularly in unfactored properties where maintenance costs can be higher. Challenges in Dundee’s Property Market: Neil addresses the risks associated with unfactored tenement buildings in Dundee, where maintenance on older properties can be costly.The discussion touches on the need for responsible property management, especially in buildings without factoring arrangements, as they may face costly repairs over time. The Role of Networking and Local Knowledge: As co-host of the Dundee networking event, Neil underscores the importance of connecting with local experts and investors. Navigating Local Housing Allowance (LHA) Rates and Rent Affordability: Neil explains how Dundee’s LHA rates impact tenants' ability to afford average rents, particularly in light of rising rental costs.He outlines the gap between current LHA rates and actual market rents, which often leaves tenants on benefits struggling to secure adequate housing. Tips for New Investors: Neil offers advice for aspiring landlords and investors, such as using social media for market positioning, providing valuable content, and networking to build trust and visibility.He also encourages investors to be mindful of property compliance, ensuring long-term rental stability by maintaining property standards and up-to-date legal requirements. Tune in to this episode for a comprehensive guide on Dundee’s property market from an experienced local investor. Whether you're a new investor or a seasoned landlord, Neil’s insights offer practical guidance on navigating one of Scotland’s most promising property markets. Follow Dymock Properties: Website: https://dymockproperties.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/dymockproperties/ --------------------------------------------------------- Prime Property Auction: www.instagram.com/primepropertyauctions/ John: www.instagram.com/john_property_auctioneer/ Luis: www.instagram.com/luis_property_auctioneer/ Visit Prime Property Auction website: https://primepropertyauctions.co.uk/ ------------------------------------ Follow us on all of our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/scottishpropertypodcast **DISCLAIMER**Please do your own due diligence on any of our guests you may decide to do business with. We interview in good faith. However, we cannot be held responsible for any credibility issues that may arise. 🤝 Visit one of our monthly networking meet-ups. We run them on the 1st Wednesday of each month and have some fantastic guest speakers.🎟 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book your place at the networking events here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hope you find content useful and we would really appreciate it if you could leave a review on Apple podcasts or Spotify. Connect with us on social media:🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our private Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email us: Steven@steven-clark.com Nick@arcproperty.uk
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    57 分
  • Post-Budget Analysis: What's Next for Property Market? with Adam Lawrence
    2024/11/04
    In this special post-budget episode of the Scottish Property Podcast, we’re joined by returning guest Adam Lawrence to break down the recent UK budget announcements and their potential effects on the Scottish property market. With insights into tax changes, inflation, interest rates, and market trends, Adam shares his expert analysis on what investors and property owners should expect in the coming months. If you’re navigating the shifting property landscape, this episode is packed with actionable information and predictions for the year ahead. Episode Highlights: Budget Recap and Key Changes: Adam discusses the new National Insurance tax hike for employers and how it will impact small- and medium-sized businesses, especially those in real estate and property management.The conversation delves into capital gains tax adjustments and the additional dwelling supplement, analysing how these changes could affect property investors across Scotland. Impact on Inflation and Interest Rates: With rising inflation and interest rates now around 5%, Adam explains the budget’s role in potentially stabilising these figures.Predictions for upcoming interest rate cuts are explored, and Adam shares his outlook on how these could influence property prices and demand. Rental Market Insights: Adam provides an overview of the rental market in Scotland, where rent caps and tenant legislation are adding complexity for landlords.He discusses the ongoing demand for rental properties and the implications of these policies on rental rates, tenant security, and long-term property investment strategies. Property Tax Changes: The episode explores how the additional dwelling supplement increase to 5% for English properties aligns with Scotland’s 6% rate, potentially levelling the playing field for cross-border investors.The team discusses whether this will impact investor interest in Scottish properties compared to English markets. Predictions for 2024 and Beyond: Looking to the future, Adam shares predictions for property demand, inflation, and government policy changes impacting the Scottish housing market.He offers advice for property investors on managing portfolios in the current economic climate, including tips on dealing with regulatory changes and finding growth opportunities. Tune in to hear Adam Lawrence’s expert insights on navigating the property market post-budget, with valuable advice on managing investments in a changing landscape. Follow Adam Lawrence on Instagram and also listen to his podcast, Propenomix. ---------------------------------------------------------- Prime Property Auctions – Sell your property with no upfront costs and control the reserve price. Prime Property Auction: www.instagram.com/primepropertyauctions/ John: www.instagram.com/john_property_auctioneer/ Luis: www.instagram.com/luis_property_auctioneer/ Visit Prime Property Auction website: https://primepropertyauctions.co.uk/ ------------------------------------ Follow us on all of our social media accounts: https://linktr.ee/scottishpropertypodcast **DISCLAIMER**Please do your own due diligence on any of our guests you may decide to do business with. We interview in good faith. However, we cannot be held responsible for any credibility issues that may arise. 🤝 Visit one of our monthly networking meet-ups. We run them on the 1st Wednesday of each month and have some fantastic guest speakers.🎟 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book your place at the networking events here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Hope you find content useful and we would really appreciate it if you could leave a review on Apple podcasts or Spotify. Connect with us on social media:🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our private Facebook group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🔗 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📩 Email us: Steven@steven-clark.com Nick@arcproperty.uk
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    42 分

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