This Property Life are joined by Barry-John and Leanne Corr - living proof that you too can make the leap into property, and go from employed to the life of your dreams - financially free and able to set your own agenda each day! KEY TAKEAWAYS Education is the key to making the most out of property. Using the right strategy at the right time will enable you to be able to move on any opportunity. If you have a clear vision of what is possible, and look for the point you want to reach, then it'll help you when the challenges grow in front of you. It's okay to feel overwhelmed at the beginning ..read more

This week, Caroline and James discuss the recent budget announcements and how they might impact the property market, and your investing journey going forward. KEY TAKEAWAYS Economical and budgetary decisions taken by the government are out of our control. It's always best to optimise our plans in accordance with what's announced as we cannot control these decisions. In order to encourage people to return to work they are adjusting childcare benefits, but many may ask why they should return to work simply to pay for children to be taken care of while they do so. Old school mentality states tha ..read more

Caroline Claydon and James D'Souza discuss the best time to begin your investing journey when it comes to property, and if it's sometimes wiser to wait for certain market conditions. KEY TAKEAWAYS You can't ever hope to know when prices will be at the perfect point in time. Ultimately, if you have the right mindset and play for the long results, it doesn't matter when you buy. Property prices will inevitably grow over time, so there is never a long-term place in time that'll be perfect. When looking at a market, always take a glance at the sentiment - the general feeling around lending and pr ..read more

Many find themselves put off the property investing route for fear that will not be able to raise the money needed to get started, but in this episode, Caroline Claydon explain the ways in which you can get going using other people's money, and where to find it! KEY TAKEAWAYS Being an entrepreneur or an investor is never about having money to play with. It does come into play, but that's further down the road. We're conditioned from a young age to think that we need money before we act, but we need to un-peel this thinking when it comes to business. Take a look at your financial reputation an ..read more

Caroline Claydon and James D'Souza review the last few months in property - the challenges they've faced and overcome, and the positivity and opportunity being sought as a result. KEY TAKEAWAYS Property investing is an adventure every day, and involves not just purchases, but also refurbishment and lots of problem-solving! Just because your plans get to a committee, doesn't necessarily mean that you're out of the woods. A thousand factors can go wrong. There's always a slight risk when you find a good deal. Someone involved could swoop in and take it from under your nose. This has happened an ..read more

In this episode, Mark shares a previous Facebook live session where Emily Smith and  Chris O’Hare discuss the best ways to use social media  to raise angels Social media is woven into the fabric of our lives and with impressive portfolios based on angel finance Emily and Chris share great content that will help you not only get started but successfully raise the right angel finance for your next project KEY TAKEAWAYS Pick your target and make your message specific to them, it’s about their need, when you are writing for Facebook ask yourself what it is that they need Before you ..read more

Mark Winship is joined once more by Hus and Harpreet of Red Cedar Homes, for a catch-up about how their investment portfolio is going these days, as well as what they've learned in trhe last year and how their plans have changed and developed accordingly. KEY TAKEAWAYS Lettings agents, if you develop a fruitful relationship, are an invaluable tool to your investing journey, and can provide a wealth of information when needed. There is no substitute for education. Not only does it bolster our knowledge base, it also makes us look more professional. Refinancing is difficult, but it's worth educ ..read more

When it comes to property investing education, how do you know who to trust? In this episode, Mark Winship talks about the best ways to find and engage a property education coach - the things you should look for, and the questions you should always be asking! KEY TAKEAWAYS Social media is awash with self-proclaimed property gurus. The trick is knowing which ones to listen to. Credible experience is key. One thing is for sure - education is vital when it comes to investing Choosing a mentor or coach is crucial, as it gives you a lead to follow. Any property investor that's been active for a wh ..read more

Mark Winship is joined once more by Emily Smith to talk about the ethics of a direct-to-vendor strategy, and how to construct deals that provide positive winning outcomes for all sides. KEY TAKEAWAYS Using the direct-to-vendor strategy should not be synonymous with exploitation. You need to look for ways to provide positive outcomes for all sides. Direct-to-vendor deals are deals and sales found directly, bypassing agents and cutting out the middle man that is usually involved in sales. The base things you need in order to go direct-to-vendor are business cards or something that has your deta ..read more

Mark and Caroline Winship take the helm of the ship today to discuss all things Serviced Accommodation, including the six best qualities that make it a focal part of their property investing strategy. KEY TAKEAWAYS Owning an SA portfolio in many locations around the country essentially means that you can travel for free and reside in the properties when visiting certain areas. Serviced accommodation investments give you the opportunity to investigate and support other local business - all in the name of research of course... Creating an SA property investment gives you the opportunity to flex ..read more