Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 58, Amanda walks your through HOW TO APPLY FOR A HMO LICENCE in 2025 - There is a lot more to consider than you think! Amanda takes you step by step from the application form, to the critical documentation stage, walks you through the on-site meeting with the HMO officer and finally receiving the licence.  Tune in to this engaging episode and navigate the world of Licensed HMO properties.    Essential Property Options  Property Investment & Development www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk    Property&nbs ..read more

Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 57, Amanda shares why YOU SHOULD NOT SELL your rental property in 2025. Amanda shares her top 7 reasons as to why landlords should stay in the game whilst the amateurs are running scared.  Tune in to this engaging episode and navigate the world of property investment   Essential Property Options  Property Investment & Development www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk    Property Management Service  www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk  www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords   *N ..read more

Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In digital episode 56, we cover the key changes to the property market in 2025.  We cover Renters Rights, Stamp Duty, Holiday Lets, EPC, Politics and House Price Trends.  Tune in to this engaging episode and navigate the world of property investment amidst a politically charged and constantly evolving industry.    Essential Property Options  Property Investment & Development www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk    Property Management Service  www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk  www.essen ..read more

Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 55, hosts Paul Samuda and Amanda Woodward, catch up the last few months and share how Project OneB, now known as One Battison is finally complete.  Planning ahead, listen to Paul share his insights in the current economy for business and landlords and his prediction for 2025.  Paul and Amanda share the decision to test digital episodes to keep their listeners regularly updated on the topical and technical changes in the market, and how they will be uploaded alongside their usual, and well followed 'live' episodes. Tune in to this ..read more

Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 54, hosts Amanda Woodward & Paul Samuda  continue with the new style semi-digital episode, this time talking about how Labour's budget is hurting the UK economy.  They have researched the impact of landlords and business owners along with the reaction of the Bank of England.    We hope you enjoy this episode, let's check it out.    Essential Property Options  Property Investment & Development www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk    Property Management Service  www.crewea ..read more

Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 53, hosts Amanda Woodward & Paul Samuda  continue with the new style semi-digital episode, this time researching the US elections and the recent Donald Trump Victory.  They have researched the impact of the American election and how a Donald Trump win impacts the UK and wider property market.    The global markets are closely linked and they have spent hours looking at the data, the positive and negative impacts so you don't have to. Listen to this episode to ensure you can be ready for both the opportunities and thr ..read more

Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 52, host Amanda Woodward continues with the new style semi-digital episode, this time sharing insights into the coaching clients they work with.  Whether it be assisting with your first deal, or reviewing an established portfolio for an experienced investor, they are sharing a snapshot of the success of their coaching and advisory clients in Stoke on Trent & Crewe plus a little further field in Birmingham and the North of England. Listen to the end of the episode and hear about our most recent clients £1m social housing contract, y ..read more

Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 51, host Amanda Woodward introduces a new style semi-digital episode reviewing the last 24 hours and the Autumn Budget from Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves.  In this episode review, we cover the £40 Billion Tax Raising Autumn Budget and have included the well reported headline tax increases along with some of the other tax changes that are not reported on so widely which affect property investors and small business owners so listen out for those. We see property as a business, and take a more holistic view covering the wider busin ..read more

Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 50, host Amanda Woodward introduces a new style episode that we are calling a Deep Dive with Property Friends. Today's episode takes a deep dive into Labour's Renters Rights Bills and covers all the items the government will be introducing from a tenant perspective along with the implication for landlords.  From the removal of section 21, the creation of a new database and ombudsman, new eviction process, the introduction of the decent home standards, even tenants renting with pets.  Let's check it out.    Essential Prop ..read more

Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 49, host Amanda Woodward introduce a new style episode that we are calling a reflection with friends. With the new government now firmly in play, this episode reflects back our predictions of Episode 43 - Pauls Political Position! and what we thought would happen should the labour party come into power. Today's episode also references the prime ministers TV interview this week regarding his definition of the 'working people' who he intends to protect in the upcoming autumn budget.   Lets check it out.    Essential Property Op ..read more