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
295 episodes
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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35:36
From Music To Property Investment: Kane Andrews On Building His HMO Business
Ready to build your business empire?In this episode, I’m excited to welcome Kane Andrews, a successful entrepreneur, property investor, and founder of
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Episode 280
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46:36
Renters Rights Bill - Essential Changes And How To Prepare
In this episode, we’ll discuss the significant changes to the Renter's Rights Bill, particularly focusing on the amendments made by the Labour party - the abolition of Section 21 evictions, the introduction of rent controls, and the implication...
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Episode 279
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30:08
Lease Operator Strategies and Better Tenant Management with Jordi Pasqualin
How do you scale a HMO business from 0 to 1,500 rooms?In this episode, I’m joined by Jordi Pasqualin, a former professional rugby player and now co-founder of
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Episode 278
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43:45
How To Stress Test Every Deal Appraisal—The 10 Key Points [#REWIND]
We're revisiting a classic from the vault—an episode that covers everything you need to know about stress testing your deals.I wanted to highlight this topic again because I've noticed a surge in questions from our community lately. This...
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Episode 277
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26:48
What I've Learned From This Huge Milestone in My Business
We’re celebrating the 4th anniversary of The HMO Podcast! Can you believe it?Over the years, I’ve learned so much—not just about podcasting, but about business as a whole.In this special episode, I want to take the opportunity to ...
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Episode 276
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32:16
How To Refurbish HMOs With Tenants In Situ? [Community Q&A]
In this episode, I'm answering a question recently asked by one of our members in the HMO community. It was a great question that led to some interesting discussions, although people had different opinions.Steven asked how to go about bu...
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Episode 275
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20:17
Embarking On My Biggest 'Project' Yet, And How I'm Preparing For It!
Curious about what’s been happening with my HMO businesses? In this episode, I’m excited to bring you up to speed on my HMO portfolio, development business, and trading groups. I’ll cover how I managed my HMO properties over the sum...
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Episode 274
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32:00
Why And How To Get Featured In Property Publications With Blue Bricks Magazine Owner Sam Cooke
Can a magazine feature boost your HMO property business?In this episode, I'm excited to be joined by Sam Cooke, the owner and editor of Blue Bricks Property Magazine. Sam will be sharing his valuable insights on the current trends in the...
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Episode 273
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41:40
Master Your Property Finances: A Simple (But World Class) Tip That Takes Under 10 Minutes a Week
Are you managing the finances for your property business effectively?In this episode, I’m going to share a simple but powerful tip to help you manage your property business finances. You might be wondering why this matters so much.<...
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Episode 272
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