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Wendy is a prolific investor, HMO expert, author and successful property entrepreneur who loves to help people change their lives through investing in property and business. In the HMO Success Podcast she interviews some of the UKs most successful entrepreneurs, business advisors, HMO experts and property professionals. Her practical, down-to-earth approach is loved by thousands of people who enjoy the combination of her humour, with an honest and direct interview style. She covers a wide variety of topics - all related to HMOs in one way or another and her topics cover everything from finding your first HMO, to raising finance, refurbishing your property and even how to fuel your body for success. Subscribe now to make sure you never miss an episode. Early doors every Friday morning.
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Friday Jan 22, 2021
Friday Jan 22, 2021
HMO Success Podcast Episode 39: What kind of property business do you really want? Paul Lanfear sheds light on how to make it happen.
What kind of a property business do you want? Do you want a business that gives you a great lifestyle? Or do you want a business that goes for exponential growth and is a performance business?
What kind of entrepreneur you are will affect what you want to get out of your business, and therefore, how you structure it and run it.
In this insightful interview, Paul shares his motto for success ' Start with the end in mind' and gives brilliant guidance and advice if you are looking to design a property business from scratch. Even if you already have HMOs, or other investments, Paul shares his wisdom on what he sees in store for 2021 and where we should be focusing our time and energy to make the most of the opportunities that this year will provide.
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
Saturday Jan 16, 2021
HMO Success Podcast Episode 38: Coundil Tax Re-Banding on HMO Rooms: Will it affect you?
This is going to be a hotly debated topic this year! More and more HMO landlords who are converting properties previously on Business Rates are finding that the Valuation Office has re-banded the rooms individually. This not only knocks out all the profit, but leaves the landlord / investor wondering what to do.
I discuss this issue and highlight some anomalies with the process which are highly relevant. I'd be interested to know what your experiences are. Already there are a number of landlords who are encountering this issue and then being faced with a tribunal to argue their position. Most lose their appeal. What can be done? I'll explain why I think tribunals have got HMOs wrong and what you can do if you find yourself in that position.
Friday Jan 08, 2021
Friday Jan 08, 2021
HMO Success Podcast Episode 37: The Opportunities and Risks for HMO in 2021 - what are they and what should you do?
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 36: How to Create the Life you've Dreamed of, with Diane Greenwood
Diane Greenwood is a property investor with a portfolio of single lets and HMOs, as well as being co-owner of a specialist HMO property agency. She’s also the owner of Freshly Maid, one of the biggest non-franchised domestic cleaning companies in the UK, and is the host of the Harrogate Property Investors Network.
Diane is a whizz at systemisation so that these business work for her rather than the other way around. Her hard work and enterprise have allowed her to reach a major milestone she's been dreaming of for years - a new life in France.
Recorded at her gite in France, Diane explains just how she achieved this hugely important life goal and how you can do the same through investing and business.
Friday Dec 11, 2020
Friday Dec 11, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 35: Capital Gains Tax Changes and how they might affect you as a property investor
In this episode I outline what CGT is and how it is currently applied to you as a property investor. Then I go onto explain how the Chancellor of the UK Government has commissioned a report to look at ways in which it can be simplified and brought in line with income tax rates.
Finally, you have the benefit of my opinion about the matter and the impact on business and investing. Enjoy! And if you agree or disagree I'd love to hear your views too!
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 34: The Marathon Man! Interview with Mike Frisby HMO investor
Mike Frisby has been investing for over 15 years and he shares his knowledge and experience about the best and worst deals he's done, and the outlook for HMOs for 2021 as he sees it.
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 33: Talking to tenants in your HMO: why communication matters!
Truth be told, I think there are some much better ways to communicate with your tenants than just talking to them! Save your time and money by using some smart ways to communicate effectively with tenants. Help make their lives easier, and you'll make your own much easier too! In this episode I go through the ways we communicate with our tenants and what I've learned about ringfencing my time.
Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 32: Do HMOs work in Swansea? Interview with James Stevens of Fairmile Property Co.
If you've thought about investing in Wales but unsure about whether it would work, this interview will inspire you to find out more. James Stevens of Fairmile property only started 7 years ago but now has a rapidly growing portfolio of HMOs and has completed numerous other projects to boot! He shares his tips and his highs and lows, to help you if you are just starting out, or if you are caught between wanting to scale but concerned about the management of such an endeavour.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 31: Why is there a housing boom and should I panic?
Even in the midst of coronavirus, the UK is seeing a massive increase in property prices! Why is this happening and what are the economic reasons behind this boom? Will it last?
I give my thoughts, research and input into this very perplexing state of affairs and shed some light on the three areas which influence the housing market - human psychology and behaviour, government policy, and banking practices.
I'll share my opinions about whether this will last, and what to do if you are investing in property or trying to buy a new home.
Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 30: How to make your HMO refurb tax efficient with cashflow leasing
She is a property trained professionals as well as a finance specialist, and helps Limited Company Professional Investors, to grow their businesses quickly and in a tax efficient way, by leveraging lease finance. She uses her creative thinking to find solutions to assist investors in furnishing and refurbishing their SA's, HMO's, Hotel or Commercial Units.