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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.
Episodes
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 19: Licensing, Planning and Building Control - A discussion!
Wendy is joined by her husband Andy who takes charge of the legal aspects of the business - especially when it comes to Licensing, Planning and Building Control. In this discussion, they outline what you need to be aware of in HMO development and how to navigate some of the trickier aspects of an HMO refurb.
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 18: The Pros and Cons of HMOs
What are the benefits and disadvantages of HMOs? Is it a strategy you're looking to invest in? If so, this episode will help you weigh up the pros and cons. With advice and insight from someone who has developed a large portfolio of HMO rooms, Wendy shares the good, the bad and the ugly!
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
The HMO Success Podcast Episode 17 -Kirsty Darkins and the Outlook for Commercial Property in the UK
Kirsty is a commercial property specialist who knows just how to maximise the income from commercial units. She has years of experience in the sector having started out as a commercial surveyor before she started investing. Now she helps others find the right deals and turn them into cashflowing assets.
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
Tuesday Aug 25, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 16: Interview with John Corey - Investing, Coronavirus and FCA Regulations
If you've wondered about doing a Joint Venture, or using Other People's Money to invest with, John Corey sheds light on the new FCA regulations which will affect you if they come into being by the end of 2020 (currently they're under consultation).
Here, he shares his thoughts on using capital and crowd funding or peer-to-peer lending to make it easier to invest as opposed to the risks of JVs. With years of experience, and a deep knowledge of the technology sector both in the UK and USA, John has pearls of wisdom and understanding to impart. He helps put coronavirus in perspective for those who may be nervous, and shares some reflections about what the coming months may start to look like for investors.
Friday Aug 21, 2020
Friday Aug 21, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 15: How to Future Proof your HMOs after Coronavirus
Some top tips and thoughts about Future-Proofing your HMO after Coronavirus. How can you fill your rooms consistently? What about refurbs and materials? Are you struggling to get your tenants to pay their rent?
I've thought about all these issues (many of them I have experienced personally) and I offer you some tips and support to make sure you stay focused, positive and a property problem-solver.
“Do not focus on money, instead focus on a problem that needs to be solved for the world... money will follow you as a bi-product.”
Friday Aug 14, 2020
Friday Aug 14, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 14: Why the Government Cannot Pay for the Debt with Tax Hikes
You've heard how the Government and the media are starting to say that the increased debt will lead to tax hikes? In this episode I am about to blow apart that myth!
The Coronavirus pandemic has taught us not to be complacent about ANYTHING - and I would like to reveal to you why the latest information is not necessarily the whole truth! If you've been thinking that we'll all have extra tax to pay to get the government debt down, I'll explain why tax increases will not be enough to do it - and why. Also why I think given the size of the debt that there is no better time to be investing in property.
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
Tuesday Aug 11, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 13: Learn How to Close a Sale: Interview with Matt Elwell from the Elite Closing Academy
Why is closing the sale such an important process to understand? As an HMO investor does it really matter why I should be able to close a deal?
Here, Matt Elwell from the Elite Closing Academy explains why closing is a key skill to learn if you are investing in property. Not only will it help you fill your rooms and find more investors to work with, it will enable you to gain clarity on what you want and enable you to go after it and get it!
Inspirational and motivational. Matt is the king of closing and you will just love the advice and positive energy that this interview produces.
Friday Aug 07, 2020
Friday Aug 07, 2020
The HMO Success Podcast Episode 12 - The Story of Three HMO Investors
Three HMO Investors - two quite new to investing - Dan and Sarah - share their stories with Jane (a more experienced HMO investor). If you've ever wondered what it was like to start up a brand new HMO business from scratch, you'll hear about their experiences good and bad, and how the support they've received has developed their income and their mindset.
You'll also hear how scaling up your business so you can get your time back, is a new skill for Jane, and this is presenting her with other challenges!
We cover the good, the bad and the ugly, so that if you are new to HMOs, or are wondering how to scale up, you can learn from the experiences of other investors who are actively investing right now.
Friday Jul 31, 2020
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
Saturday Jul 25, 2020
HMO Success Podcast Episode 10 - Coronavirus, Your HMO and the Outlook for HMOs
How has covid-19 affected your HMO? Are you carrying out viewings again? What is the impact on your tenants? Government policy is adapting to a new normal which means that we will all be affected by growing debt, unemployment and the threat of catching the virus.
How can you adapt and survive in this new environment?