The HMO Podcast
Episodes
358 episodes
I Reviewed 1,000 Plus HMO Deals - Here’s What I've Learned
Ever wondered why a deal that looks great on paper still ends up underperforming?After reviewing over a thousand HMO deals, I can tell you - it’s rarely bad luck. It’s the same mistakes showing up again and again.In this episode, ...
Adapt or Die: The Renters’ Rights Act & How HMO Investors Must Evolve
Ever feel like the rules of the game have changed overnight and you’re not quite sure how to keep up?With the Renters’ Rights Act coming into force, that’s exactly where many landlords and investors find themselves right now. The landsca...
Why Most HMO Investors Plateau (And How To Break Through)
Ever feel like you’re putting in the work but getting nowhere?I see it happen all the time. Investors make great progress early on, build momentum, and then suddenly things slow down. Deals dry up, raising finance feels harder, distracti...
How To Prepare For And Maximise a HMO Valuation
In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most important and most misunderstood parts of HMO investing: valuations and revaluations.Now, if you’re buying HMOs, adding value, and relying on pulling your money back out to go again, ...
The Risk, Reward & Reality of Building a HMO Business with Caroline Pattinson
Building and scaling a HMO business can look great from the outside, but when you’re actually in it, the reality is very different. Costs increase, challenges come from every direction, and the margin for error gets smaller the bigg...
Biz Update & My Response To The Middle East Conflict
In today’s episode, I’m unpacking what’s really happening in the property market right now and how I’m personally navigating a rapidly changing environment.Just a few weeks ago, things were starting to feel stable again. Inflation was ea...
How To Future Proof Your HMO With Architects Andrew & Mary
The HMO market can feel increasingly uncertain when you’re in the middle of it. Regulation is tightening, standards are rising, tenants have more power, and the margin for error is getting smaller. It’s no longer enough to create a property tha...
Your Best HMO Deal Will Be The One You Don’t Do
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the most important and often overlooked skills in property investing: knowing when to walk away from a deal.Many investors know how to analyse a deal. They can model yields, cash flow, refinan...
Market & Lender Update With Ellie Broadhurst
The market can feel uncertain when you’re in the middle of it. House prices move in small increments, rents start to soften, lenders shift appetite quietly behind the scenes, and it becomes harder to know whether things are improving or whether...
Risk Is The Job: Reducing Exposure And Increasing Profits In HMOs
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood aspects of property investing: risk - where it actually sits in your HMO deals, how it stacks up, and how professional investors manage exposure before they commit.Risk ...
How Adriana Cafasso Switched from Law to Building a Multi-Million Pound Property Business
Property can look straightforward from the outside. Find a deal, add value, refinance, repeat. But anyone who’s actually building a business in this market knows it’s rarely that simple.In this episode, I sit down with
UK Property Market Outlook with Savills Head of Research
Let’s be honest, going into 2026 there’s been a lot of noise in property and not much clarity.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lucian Cook, Head of Residential Research at Savills a...
Execution, Efficiency & Where The Real Opportunities Are #BizUpdate
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a business update and giving you a real look at what’s happening inside my portfolio and wider businesses as I head into 2026.This year isn’t about experimenting or chasing new ideas. It’s about execution,...
Property, Politics and the Future of Landlords with Russell Quirk
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Russell Quirk, a well-known property expert and one of the UK property industry’s most outspoken commentators, for a straight-talking conversation...
Could This Decision 10x Your Results? (It Did For Me)
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the real role mentorship plays in building a successful HMO business - what it actually does, when it makes sense, and how it can materially change your results if used properly.Mentorship isn’t a si...
Find to Fill: A 16-Point Checklist for Delivering HMO Projects Like a Pro
In today’s episode, I’m breaking down my 16-step Find to Fill process - the exact system I use to take an HMO project from identifying the right property through to launching it and filling rooms fast.If HMOs were as simple as buy, refur...
HMOs in 2026: What Happens Next And How to Take Advantage
As we step into 2026, there’s no shortage of opinions about what the property market is going to do next. Some people are calling for a boom, others are predicting a crash. So in today’s episode, I’m laying out how I genuinely think...
How Royce Turville's Property Business Rocketed By Doing 3 Things
In today’s episode, I’m joined by one of my mentees, Royce Turville, to break down exactly how he’s gone from steady, stop-start portfolio growth to building real momentum -...
How To Scale To £250k+/Year In 2026 (Using My Unique 3 Step System)
As we step into a new year, a lot of property investors are setting big intentions and telling themselves this is the year it finally clicks. But good intentions alone don’t create momentum.In today’s episode, I’m talking about ...
Getting Better Refurb Results: Contractor Will Whittaker Explains How
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Will Whittaker - a construction expert and experienced builder - to pull back the curtain on what HMO projects really look like on ...
If You’ve Got Less Than £50k… Here’s Exactly What To Do First
In today’s episode, I’m challenging the way most people think about a £50,000 pot of capital and why, for so many aspiring property investors, that thinking is the very thing keeping them stuck. £50k feels like a lot of money and it is, but in ...
Is Property Still Worth It? My Honest Answer After 335 Episodes...
In today’s episode, I’m tackling the question everyone is asking right now: is it still worth investing in property? With rising costs, tighter lending, more competition and a general sense of uncertainty, it’s no surprise that so many investor...
Budget Breakdown & What It Means For HMO Investors
In today’s episode, I break down the Autumn Budget and what it really means for HMO landlords and property investors, with expert insight from mortgage specialist Ellie Broadhurst.After weeks of speculation and political noise, the budge...
Filling HMOs, Expanding the Empire… But This Is Slowing Me Down (#BizUpdate)
In today’s episode, I’m sharing a real and honest breakdown of what’s been happening inside my property and development businesses over the last few months. It’s been a challenging period across the market - tight lending, uncertainty surroundi...
