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- Jul 25, 202522 min
Asylum Seekers and HMOs - a match made in heaven for landlords or a hellhole of a nightmare?
In today's podcast I'm asking some tough questions about government housing policy that many politicians seem reluctant to address directly. I originally recorded this as a YouTube video - and you can watch it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N3Fo9Ymiy8 On the video you can see my slides too. With record levels of immigration putting unprecedented pressure on our housing system, the government has increasingly turned to Houses in Multiple Occupation – HMOs – as a solution for accommodating asylum seekers. What about you if you are a landlord housing asylum seekers? What led you to utilise this strategy? Is is a worthwhile investment and what concerns do you have? These aren't just abstract policy questions. Communities across Britain are seeing the real-world impact as local housing markets are stretched and communities affected. Take Sarah Pochin, the MP for Runcorn and Helsby, who made asylum seeker HMOs a central issue in her campaign. She was particularly critical of how these housing arrangements affect local communities – but why? What did she see that made this such a priority for her? Today, I'm examining whether the HMO system for asylum seekers is actually necessary, or whether it's simply a symptom of broader immigration policies that aren't working. We'll look at the numbers behind mass immigration, the real costs of this housing system, and why some MPs like Sarah Pochin have been sounding the alarm. For the organisations running the government contracts - what is the reality for landlords working with such organisations? And are they making money as is claimed? Let's dig in to find the real statistics and uncover the reasons why Sarah Pochin made this such an issue in her campaign.
- May 30, 202541 min
ARLA Propertymark's President Angharad Trueman and the Renters Rights Bill
In this episode, we sit down with Angharad Trueman, Group Lettings Director for Andrews and President of ARLA Propertymark—the UK's largest agent membership body representing 18,000 members nationwide. Drawing from over 15 years in the UK rental market where she's managed tens of thousands of properties, Angharad shares her insights on the current industry landscape and the challenges ahead. As ARLA President, she's travelled extensively across the UK meeting with letting agents, giving her an unmatched perspective on the concerns and pressures facing the sector today. I discuss with her the evolving rental market, the impact of upcoming legislation including the Renters' Rights Bill, and what landlords and agents need to know to navigate 2025 successfully. Resources mentioned: Join Angharad's upcoming landlord seminar "Being a Landlord in 2025" at the University of Gloucestershire in June, featuring updates on the Renters' Rights Bill and expert panel discussions. Tickets available at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/being-a-landlord-in-2025-tickets-1356224527069 ------- For more information, guidance and support to help you invest in HMOs and create a profitable property portfolio, please head on over to my website www.hmosuccess.co.uk You'll find some free downloads to learn about HMOs as a high cashflowing strategy and how you can get started with very little money. If you want to learn more about my amazing tips which I compiled in my book '101 Essential Tips for Running a Professional HMO' you can get your own copy FREE (Just pay postage and packing) www.101essentialtips.co.uk/ For a FREE 30 minute call for any help you might need with HMOs, and to understand what I can offer you to help you progress your portfolio, please book a call here: https://calendly.com/wendy-w-large I look forward to hearing from you! Wendy Please subscribe/follow, give it a 5 star rating and review the podcast if you can. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Apr 11, 202543 min
Caroline Pattinson from Chester Homeshare shares HER secrets for Success
Caroline Pattinson is the dynamic and creative founder of Chester Homeshare, a co-living brand situated in the beautiful city of Chester. I've been trying to get her as a guest on the podcast for a while and when we finally met we had so much to discuss. Caroline has a background in banking and commerce so she 'gets' the problem posed by increased regulation in the HMO market. She also discusses the opportunities that are available to investors when they see that changes could mean upping their game for greater rewards and easier lettings. I think you'll find our fireside chat (well zoomside chat) eye opening and stimulating and I'm sure you'll enjoy hearing Caroline's passion come through in all that she does. She has a very touching back story and is a unique person making waves - not only in her locality but in the influence and standards that she challenges us all with now! https://www.facebook.com/ChesterHomeshare/
- Apr 4, 202516 min
What are you doing on May 1st? HMO ACTION GROUP CONFERENCE INFORMATION
HMO Action Group Conference: Why you should be there! https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hmoaction/1582464 Join me in my latest episode as I dive into why the upcoming HMO Action Group Conference on May 1st is a must-attend event for anyone involved in HMOs. In this episode, I break down: The keynote speakers and experts you'll get to meet Why this event is not NRLA for HMOs Networking and discussion opportunities How this conference directly impacts policy changes we've been fighting for All the details you need to reserve your space Early bird tickets are still available, but they're going fast! Whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting to get involved, this conference offers something valuable for everyone involved in HMOs. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the movement. Secure your spot today at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/hmoaction/1582464
- Feb 21, 202515 min
How will the new EPC regulations affect your HMOs?
In this episode I discuss the latest consultation launched by the Government on 7th Feb 2025 on 'Improving the energy performance of privately rented homes'. This is in conjunction with the previous consultation about the way EPCs are to be assessed. This is the 'Reforms to the Energy Performance of Buildings regime' consultation. It's good to see that HMOs are mentioned in each document (in other words the Government are aware that we exist)! The only problem is that it could cause huge upset again to the sector. Combining this with the Renters Rights Bill, I think we will see more landlords exit the market and others finding that the upgrades are not possible to achieve. I'd love your opinions though! ============================ For more information, guidance and support to help you invest in HMOs and create a profitable property portfolio, please head on over to my website www.hmosuccess.co.uk You'll find some free downloads to learn about HMOs as a high cashflowing strategy and how you can get started with very little money. If you want to learn more about my amazing tips which I compiled in my book '101 Essential Tips for Running a Professional HMO' you can get your own copy FREE (Just pay postage and packing) www.101essentialtips.co.uk For a FREE 30 minute call for any help you might need with HMOs, and to understand what I can offer you to help you progress your portfolio, please book a call here. I look forward to hearing from you! Wendy
- Feb 3, 202541 min
HMO Market Predictions for 2025 - E - Energy I - Inflation E- Employment I - Interest Rates and R - Regulation
HMO Market Predictions for 2025 - E - Energy I - Inflation E- Employment I - Interest Rates and R - Regulation For more information, guidance and support to help you invest in HMOs and create a profitable property portfolio, please head on over to my website www.hmosuccess.co.uk You'll find some free downloads to learn about HMOs as a high cashflowing strategy and how you can get started with very little money. If you want to learn more about my amazing tips which I compiled in my book '101 Essential Tips for Running a Professional HMO' you can get your own copy FREE (Just pay postage and packing) www.101essentialtips.co.uk/ For a FREE 30 minute call for any help you might need with HMOs, and to understand what I can offer you to help you progress your portfolio, please book a call here: https://calendly.com/wendy-w-large I look forward to hearing from you! Wendy ---------------------------------------- Daniel Hill’s 2025 predictions podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/270-2025-property-market-predictions/id1498618503?i=1000682987558 Adam Lawrence - Partners in Property February Supplement - https://partners-property.com/supplement-2-feb-25-the-new-dawn/ ---------------------------------------------- Transcription: Hello and welcome to the first episode of the HMO success podcast for 2025. I've had a little bit of a break over Christmas and New Year and decided that it was time for me to take a few weeks off recording a podcast. I wanted to review things that were filtering through the pipeline, like the renter's rights bill. I also wanted to take stock of other people's views and opinions about the outlook for 2025 and consider what some of those impacts are going to be for this year. So while many people might have released their predictions and property thoughts for 2025 on the 1st of January, I'm a month late. I hope that you will find that this podcast will give you some thoughtful reflection on what has been an interesting January. First of all, I'd like to say a massive thank you to those of you who listen to this podcast and write to me when I haven't done an episode and say "Wendy, when's the next episode coming out?" Thank you ever so much. You keep me accountable, keep me on my toes. And I hope that this podcast helps you as you invest in HMOs. I'd also like to thank everybody who participates in the community and who's investing in HMOs and gives me lots of food for thought, content, ideas, and subjects to tackle. I'm looking forward to 2025. I think it's going to be a very interesting year. What I mean by that is it's going to be one where we're going to have to use our intelligence to navigate the market. Today's podcast is very much about using our intelligence, crunching some of the numbers and thinking more deeply about some of the statistics you might have already heard since the first of January. There are a couple of people I want to give a quick shout out to who produce excellent material and whose views and opinions I value highly. One of them is Daniel Hill. He has the entrepreneurs podcast. He is very much about looking at business and growing your property portfolio as a business. I listen to a podcast of his a while ago and I thought it was excellent and I would agree with a lot of his conclusions. I'll put the link in the notes so you can jump over and listen to his podcast if you wish to. The other person I'd like to mention is Adam Lawrence from Partners in Property. His property predictions or update on the market - he does a monthly newsletter for Partners in Property. That was released today and I've been mulling over some of those statistics that he's released. Again, I'll put the link in the show notes so you can go over to that and read his notes on the general wider housing market. Today, I want to focus on my chosen topic, which is HMOs and predictions for 2025. I'm really delighted that today you have the honor of listening, not just to me, but also to my husband, my partner in crime, Andy Large. The reason I've invited him on is because Andy's got a really deep knowledge and interest in macroeconomics. At home we have plenty of discussions about this topic. As we're running an HMO business and a property business, we're always very interested in looking at how these links wor
- Nov 19, 202429 min
How my Mindset Changed my Life with Sam Cooke from Blue Bricks Magazine
Sam Cooke is the owner and editor of Blue Bricks magazine - a people focused property magazine. But when he started he was just an employee. How did he end up being the boss? And how is he creating an expanding business which is serving property people all over the UK? In this revealing interview, Sam shares the secret sauce which has enabled him to grow the circulation and readership of Blue Bricks - and likewise its reputation. He has big plans for 2025 but his feet are firmly on the ground, and in this interview he shares why no is such an important word and why quick decision making is a core skill for any entrepreneur to master. I loved his approach to business and the value of keeping the priorities at the top of his agenda by using one small word! To find out more about Sam and Blue Bricks follow this link: https://bluebricksmagazine.com/
- Oct 25, 202438 min
Is breakfast really the best meal of the day? Interview with George Samoila, host of the Manchester Property Investor Breakfast
In this episode of the HMO Success Podcast, I have the pleasure of hosting George Samoila, a respected property developer and investor based in Manchester, who also hosts the Manchester Property Investor Breakfast. George has built an impressive reputation as a savvy investor with a deep knowledge of Manchester’s property market and a talent for identifying high-yielding investment opportunities. In our conversation, George opens up about his own journey from initial investments to scaling a successful property portfolio and becoming a local leader in this sector. We dive into some of the most pressing issues affecting HMO landlords today—from navigating regulatory changes to managing tenant relationships effectively. George also shares his expert strategies on financing, finding off-market deals, and maximizing rental income, We kick things off by exploring George’s unique background—what initially drew him to property investment and how he’s navigated the challenges and opportunities along the way. Together, we dive into what defines the Manchester property market, examining current trends, key areas of growth, and the factors driving both rental demand and property values. George also reveals what he believes truly makes a great HMO. From layout and design to tenant management and amenities, he shares his philosophy on creating high-quality HMOs that attract stable tenants and deliver consistent returns. Whether you’re a property professional or just curious about the industry, this episode offers invaluable insights from one of Manchester’s leading investors. Don’t miss it! If you decide you want to attend the breakfast here is your link: https://www.meetup.com/manchester-property-investor-breakfast/ Be warned though: Tickets sell out fast!
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