The HMO Podcast
Welcome to The HMO Podcast, the dedicated resource for HMO and Co-Living property investors and developers! Join me and my special guests to learn everything you need to know about HMO property investment, from the tips, tricks and hacks that can save you time and money, to the best practice advice, the technical 'know-how' and inspirational stories of success and failure that will help you start, scale and systemise your very own HMO portfolio or business today.
Episodes
304 episodes
What It Takes to Build a Multi-Million Pound Property Business With Jack Jiggens
In today’s episode, I’m really excited to be joined by Jack Jiggens of XP Property, a very experienced property investor and developer. Jack has learned a lot over the years, and today he’s sharing what i...
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Episode 305
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41:16
The Playbook Behind Jake & Lucy's Multi-Award-Winning HMO Property Business
They’ve won awards, they’ve grown their portfolio steadily and strategically, and they’ve done it all while raising a young family. Jake and Lucy of Innova Property—mentors at the HMO Roa...
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Episode 304
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41:34
The 5 Most Difficult Things About Investing In HMOs (That Almost Made Me Quit)
In this episode, I shared the five most difficult aspects of investing in HMOs—and property in general. These are the challenges that have nearly made me quit on more than one occasion.If you’ve been investing long enough, you’ve likely ...
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Episode 303
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33:46
What I Would Do If I Had to Start Again From Scratch With £100k [#REWIND]
In this episode, we're revisiting a popular episode where I answered a question I’ve been asked many times: what would I do if I had to start from scratch, but with £100,000? This is a common question in our community, and while the...
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Episode 302
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32:11
Overcoming Challenges, The Changing Landscape Of HMOs, And Risk Management With Ranjit Seehra
In this episode, I'm joined by community member Ranjit Singh. Ranjit is a civil engineer and he's been using his skills and insights and experience from civil engineering to help him build ...
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Episode 301
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41:40
Leveraging Experienced HMO Developers To Build Your HMO Portfolio With Kevin & Angelina
In this episode, I’m joined by Kevin, a former mentee of mine, and his wife, Angelina. Together, they run a property business called Nouveau Living. And for the first time on the show, we’ll...
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Episode 300
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45:43
Private Finance Warning! These BIG Mistakes Could Kill Your Refinance with Ellie Broadhurst
Are you using private finance to grow your HMO property business? And are you combining that with high street or bank finance? If so, that's great! In principle, there's nothing wrong with this approach. However, if it's not set up or managed c...
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Episode 299
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41:03
Overcoming Start-Up Struggles With Alex & Sam From SO Properties
In this episode, we're doing things a bit differently. I'm joined by Sam and Alex from SO Properties—partners in business and in life. They’re...
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Episode 298
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46:42
More Deals, Planning Challenges, Completing Projects, Refinancing & More! #BusinessUpdate
In this episode, I’m excited to bring you up to speed on everything that’s been happening in my businesses over the last few months, plus a general update as well.As many of you know, I’ve been on paternity leave recently, and when I fir...
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Episode 297
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28:32
Sourcing HMOs, Commercial Valuations & Taking Advantage of Article 4 With Kieren Goldie
In this episode, I’m joined by Kieren Goldie, a property investor focusing on the South of England, particularly in prime Article 4 areas. Kieren’s built an impressive business offe...
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Episode 296
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43:20
Project Managing HMO Refurbs: James Ashford’s Insider Secrets
In this episode, I’m joined by James Ashford of Carter Ashford, a former mentee of mine, to talk about all things project management. James has years of experience managing large ...
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Episode 295
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52:14
Is Investing In HMOs Right For You? 10 Key Factors To Consider [#REWIND]
In today’s episode, we’re revisiting a special one—an episode I wasn’t sure I wanted to record but felt was essential. It’s important to make it clear that investing in HMOs isn’t just a highlight reel, and transparency is key when discussing w...
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Episode 294
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29:11
How To Reduce Energy Costs In HMOs With Dragons’ Den Entrepreneur Anthony Cherry
Struggling with high energy bills in your HMO? You're not alone. Today, I’m joined by Anthony Cherry, an HMO landlord and the founder of Timeostat – a company that makes smart thermostats. Afte...
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Episode 293
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35:32
Balancing HMO Growth, Corporate Career & Family Life With Rebecca Alcock
In this episode, I'm really excited to be joined by a former mentee of mine, Rebecca Alcock. Rebecca is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Tax Adviser, and until the summer of 2024, she...
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Episode 292
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41:52
Student, Professional And Social HMOs: Which Is Best For Property Investors? [Community Q&A]
In this episode, I’m going to answer a question that’s on everyone’s mind: which HMO strategy is best—students, professionals, or social HMOs? If you’ve saved up your hard-earned money and are ready to invest in HMOs, you probably want to know ...
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Episode 291
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34:22
What's Holding You Back From Building The HMO Business You Want? #REWIND
What’s holding you back from building the HMO business you want, and more importantly, what are you doing about it?In this episode, I’m revisiting one of my most downloaded and valuable episodes, packed with insights to help you overcome...
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Episode 290
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24:20
The HMO Forecast: My Property & Economic Predictions for 2025
Happy New Year! It’s officially 2025, and in today’s episode, we’re going to look at some predictions and key trends for the year ahead.We’ll talk about property values, the overall economy, and the rental market. I’ll also highlight som...
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Episode 289
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29:50
Find, Fund, Fix, Fill & Get Into Flow: My 5-Step System To Scaling A HMO Business #REWIND
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!In this episode, I’m revisiting what I consider one of the most valuable I’ve ever recorded. I’ll be sharing my proven five-step system for building and scaling a sustainable HMO propert...
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Episode 288
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35:26
Did I Achieve My 2024 Goals? Honest Breakdown And What You Can Learn From My Mistakes
Have we hit the goals we set ourselves back in January? Have we smashed those targets, or have we fallen short?It’s become a bit of a tradition on this podcast for me to break down my goals and share exactly how I’ve done against the tar...
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Episode 287
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36:31
Andy Graham Gets Interviewed On The Commercial Property Investors Podcast
In this episode, I'm on the other side of the mic. I recently joined Jerry Alexander on The Commercial Property Investors Podcast, and we had a great conversation. I shared my journey, starting with HMOs, building property businesses, ...
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Episode 286
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55:31
Why Every HMO Landlord Should Insist On Guarantors [Community Q&A]
In this episode, I’m going to talk about guarantors and why I think they can be a great solution to many of the challenges you might face when managing HMO properties. I know not everyone agrees with me but in this episode, I’ll be ...
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Episode 285
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24:40
A Private Finance Masterclass With Mike Clay
In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to welcome back Mike Clay of Clay Properties. For those of you who follow my work, you’ll know that Mike is not only a great friend, but also one of my business pa...
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Episode 284
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51:26
Picking The Fruits Despite Some BIG Challenges #BusinessUpdate
In this episode, I’m excited to catch you up on what’s been happening in my businesses over the past couple of months. I’m a big believer in starting with the end in mind, and while setting goals and targets for your business is key...
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Episode 283
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38:18
Reaction To The Budget And Base Rate Reduction With Ellie Broadhurst
In this episode, I’m joined once again by our expert mortgage broker, Ellie Broadhurst, to discuss Rachel Reeves' recent "doom budget" and what it means for property investo...
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Episode 282
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32:35
6 Proven Tips to Save Time and Money on HMO Maintenance [Community Q&A]
In this episode, I want to talk about HMO maintenance. As an HMO investor and landlord, maintaining your properties is a big part of the job. It's something you’ll need to stay on top of for the long term. Good maintenance is key to...
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Episode 281
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