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The Property XPerts Podcast
S3E30 - Ask Me Anything with award-winning Property Entrepreneur Ben Richards
In this week’s episode, our co-founder Ben Richards answers all the questions sent in by our viewers in advance and in real-time. Subscribe so you don't miss future Q&As and the chance to submit your questions!Join our boardroom:https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16If you would like to learn from XP in any shape or form to grow your property business, please fill out this form and we will be in touch!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczQAUfq1jpexqyEJMr-yiYtitBk857q5O6GURr5mNr90UY5w/viewform?usp=sf_linkABOUT US:- 5 years working together- £40m of P...
2025-07-28
1h 03
The Property XPerts Podcast
S3E27 - Ask Me Anything with Jack Jiggens (session 2)
In this week’s episode, Jack answers all questions sent through by our listeners - covering deal structuring, financing, and all other things property development. Join our boardroom:https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16If you would like to learn from XP in any shape or form to grow your property business, please fill out this form and we will be in touch!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczQAUfq1jpexqyEJMr-yiYtitBk857q5O6GURr5mNr90UY5w/viewform?usp=sf_linkABOUT US:- 5 years working together- £40m of Property developed- £3m+ in service-based Revenue- 4x Award-winning businesses- 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches!
2025-07-07
45 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S3E21 - How do you find HMOs that actually stack?
In this week’s episode:Speaking with CompetitionMentoring & self-development - How much to investClass G Approval!Strip-out at the bankGamechanger for your business…!Architecture Social - Ben’s Guest AppearanceListed building consent?Quickest way to find HMO’s that actually stack!Join our boardroom:https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16If you would like to learn from XP in any shape or form to grow your property business, please fill out this form and we will be in touch!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczQAUfq1jpexqyEJMr-yiYtitBk857q5O6GURr5mNr90UY5w/viewform?usp=sf_linkABOUT US:- 5 years working together...
2025-05-26
39 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S3E20 - Ask Me Anything with Jack Jiggens
This week’s episode is a special episode: Ask Me Anything with Jack Jiggens!Our community and listeners sent in questions before and during the live Q&A, such as:- How to carry out due diligence on contractors?- How to plan and balance cash flow?- How to create value through "paper shuffling"?- How to manage mistakes once you've made them?- And so much more!Join ou...
2025-05-19
1h 05
The Property XPerts Podcast
S3E12 - How to negotiate when you don't know where to start
In this week's episode:XPS event - what is grey belt?Jack's graduation2x special announcementsXPS networking eventNegotiating when you don't know where to startThe importance of quarterly accounting reviewsSocial investment interestWhat to put in a valuation packQ&AJoin our boardroom:https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16If you would like to learn from XP in any shape or form to grow your property business, please fill out this form and we will be in touch!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczQAUfq1jpexqyEJMr-yiYtitBk857q5O6GURr5mNr90UY5w/viewform?usp=sf_linkABOUT US:- 5 years working together- £40m of Pr...
2025-03-24
57 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S3E10 - Acquisitions DEEP DIVE: Building Pipeline process & secrets
This week's episode is a Jackquisitions SPECIAL episode where Jack shares all our Acquisitions tips and secrets for building pipeline!We also answer your Q&A questions you've sent us.Join our boardroom:https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16If you would like to learn from XP in any shape or form to grow your property business, please fill out this form and we will be in touch!https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczQAUfq1jpexqyEJMr-yiYtitBk857q5O6GURr5mNr90UY5w/viewform?usp=sf_linkABOUT US:- 5 years working together- £40m of Property developed- £3m+ in service-based Revenue- 4x Awar...
2025-03-11
52 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E52 - Make your business thrive in 2025: Goal setting tips to achieve success
EXCLUSIVE: Help us spread the word about our podcast for a free 1-2-1 session with Ben and Jack - just tag us in our post recommending it! Join our boardroom: https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16 If you would like to learn from XP in any shape or form to grow your property business, please fill out this form and we will be in touch! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczQAUfq1jpexqyEJMr-yiYtitBk857q5O6GURr5mNr90UY5w/viewform?usp=sf_link On today's agenda: As 2024 turns into 2025, take some time to sit down and set...
2024-12-31
49 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E51 - Big goals, and 2024 in review - XMAS Special
EXCLUSIVE: Help us spread the word about our podcast for a free 1-2-1 session with Ben and Jack - just tag us in our post recommending it! Join our boardroom: https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16 If you would like to learn from XP in any shape or form to grow your property business, please fill out this form and we will be in touch! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczQAUfq1jpexqyEJMr-yiYtitBk857q5O6GURr5mNr90UY5w/viewform?usp=sf_link In today's episode, we take a break from our usual learnings and weekly updates to reflec...
2024-12-24
58 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E50 - Everything we learned from Daniel Priestley on property & business
EXCLUSIVE: Help us spread the word about our podcast for a free 1-2-1 session with Ben and Jack - just tag us in our post recommending it! Join our boardroom: https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16 If you would like to learn from XP in any shape or form to grow your property business, please fill out this form and we will be in touch! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSczQAUfq1jpexqyEJMr-yiYtitBk857q5O6GURr5mNr90UY5w/viewform?usp=sf_link In today's episode: Key Financial Metrics to...
2024-12-17
57 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E49 - How should you decide your exit? Rent or Sell? - 061224
EXCLUSIVE: Help us spread the word about our podcast for a free 1-2-1 session with Ben and Jack - just tag us in our post recommending it! Join our boardroom: https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16 In today's episode: Jack - Goldman Presentation Goal setting for 2025 Rent vs Sell? How to prepare for new electric connections Dubai Trip for Jack! Book recommendations Business Plan Template for Growth The 4 phases of business Associated referrals and discounts Q&A --- ABOUT US: 5 years working together £40m of Property developed £3m+ in service-based Revenue 4x Award-wi...
2024-12-10
1h 03
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E43 - Ben's Top 10 Design Tips for your Developments! - 251024
Sign up to our newsletter here: https://share.hsforms.com/1tB-CTvA0SA... Join our boardroom: https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16 In today's episode: Recruitment update - Growing our teams! Hot Topic: Supported Living Housing Instructing off-plan sales Ben's 'Top 10' design tips for your developments Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses - Jack's latest residential! Check us out in Blue Bricks! Q&A --- ABOUT US: 5 years working together £40m of Property developed £3m+ in service-based Revenue 4x Award-winning businesses 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our busine...
2024-10-29
1h 01
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E42 - The most important elements in a flip - is time a risk or a weapon?
Sign up to our newsletter here: https://share.hsforms.com/1tB-CTvA0SA... Join our boardroom: https://forms.gle/sYpEVCnL2L9uvTT16 In today's episode: Probing questions from our site tour attendees Property Angels Interview Has Ben peaked?! Hiring Successfully 2x most important elements to a flip Show flats created at Thame De-risking time and exit values on flips Q&A --- ABOUT US: 5 years working together £40m of Property developed £3m+ in service-based Revenue 4x Award-winning businesses 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our business le...
2024-10-22
55 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E38 - Selling homes with sales brochures BEFORE they're done
In this week's episode: Welcome & Agenda How we use sales brochures to sell properties as quickly as possible Goldman Sachs - key takeaways (4 points below) Decision making Competition Using ChatGPT in your business Marketing the why? TDC Site tour... and sign up to our next one! https://bit.ly/XPTour The authorities visited our building site... 🙈 End of summer interns - new college apps Tales from the eco-system We're opening an investment round Looking to scale your business to 7-8 figures? Join our boardroom. Sign up here https://bit.ly/XPBoardroom Q&A ABOUT US: - 5...
2024-09-24
50 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E37 - Raising £14m investment and financial planning - 130924
In this episode, we discuss how we're raising £14m investment, and how we do our financial planning. The full agenda includes: Anti-embarrassment clauses Progress at TOM - added value! Selling sites and taking the next buyers margin Chertsey: SOLD DAYTONA Prokart challenge Raising investment Boardroom question: Financial management 101 Capacity planning Business or property first? Q&A Sign up to our site tour: https://bit.ly/XPTour ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and...
2024-09-20
59 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E36 - What we do when a site's overpriced?
We have BIG news about our site in Thame - and here is exactly what we do with overpriced sites - including when to pull the plug on them! In this week's episode: - What to do with overpriced sites? - What is a legal handbook? - Ground Up HMO Masterclass - CHARITY KAYAK - results - Big news at Thame… - CAD technician job - Goldman Sachs 10k BGP - Our recent project - exchanged! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x...
2024-09-17
56 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E35 - DEEP DIVE: Converting a doctor's surgery to a 14-bed HMO
In today's episode, we'll be deep diving into our project in Long Hanborough, which used to be a doctor's surgery. We are converting it to 5 flats, or 14-bedrooms, to keep in our portfolio as a HMO. How did we secure it, what's our strategy, and how is the development going? ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our business learnings for the week, discuss achievements, an...
2024-09-03
53 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E34 - How we track our developments to ensure SUCCESS - 230824
In today's episode, we detail how we track the actual costs of our development against our budget, as well as the survey we recently sent out to our team members in the company (an eNPS survey) to find out how content everybody is working in the business. The full agenda includes: eNPS - what is it, and why is it important for all companies Setting up your development tracking for success Frustrations with Utilities! Why we do these LIVE videos Charity Kayak Holiday Working Email Hacks Q&A ABOUT US: - 5 years working together ...
2024-08-27
1h 00
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E33 - How our properties 'sell themselves' to passers-by - before they're finished! - 160824
In today's episode, we'll discuss how to make your project appealing for potential buyers who walk past, using the right sales hoarding. We'll also touch on some of the most efficient bank cards we've used, how to find the right builder, and when to hire new team members. The full agenda includes: Kayak Charity Page launch What is STK Bluebricks interview When to hire? Efficient Bank cards Using HMO Checker Key design features for your Sales Hoarding How to find the right builder Property Investor Show prep ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m...
2024-08-20
50 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E32 - Why and when do developers need Legal Counsel?
In today's episode, we'll discuss counsel - high-level legal opinions that can help you in your development journey and projects. What exactly is it, and when do developers need it? Tune into this stream at 5pm TONIGHT and find out - we'll also answer whatever questions you have about property. The full agenda includes: Site Branding Poll Are you the next Property Entrepreneur? The 1st hire in any business Join our Property Mastermind Boardroom sessions! Final spaces left What is Counsel? The Old Maltings planning update Sky TV's Property Question Time appearances St Andrews Court planning update Wealth...
2024-08-14
53 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E31 - Our thoughts on cluster flat conversions + what is property guardianship? - 020824
In today's episode: New interns at our property company Holistic Learning BDM stomping the pavement Iron out the underwriter early on Important meeting with Housing Association Property Entrepreneur - The Blueprint Podcast Tune into our podcast and listen on the go - new episodes per week! Search 'The Property XPerts Podcast' on your favourite podcast provider! Property Guardianship - from a developer's perspective When is enough, enough? Only worry about what you can control Q&A: Top tips for deal sourcing process/strategy? Q&A: Valuing an army cadet site?! What use class is this...
2024-08-13
58 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E30 - Honesty with your team about business strategy
This July, we had our summer company review and strategy day with the teams across our company ecosystem. We went through the latest developments in each company, our strategy, our plans for the future and the risks we've identified - regarding everything, from project management, to scaling, to indeed revenue and profits. We try to hold these reviews 2-3x a year, to give a sense of direction to our team and recap our recent achievements. Following on from this, today we'll discuss why we do this and why we think it's important to be open with our team.
2024-08-09
50 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E29 - BIRTHDAY SPECIAL: How to make sure your company survives for years
On the 18th of July, we celebrated XP Property's 6th birthday since its creation! Join us in this episode where we discuss what we've learned so far, our toughest challenges to date, and how we've ensured our company's success and survival through the famously 'dangerous' first 5 years of any business's life. ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches!
2024-08-07
57 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E28 - Why developers lose money on 'Affordable Housing'
When developers work on projects above 9 units, they are obligated by the government to make a certain percentage of those units "Affordable Housing," to be managed by a Registered Housing Provider (RPs) or Social Landlord. But those RPs can only pay 75% of market value of those units.... so effectively developers build them at cost, and don't make any profit on them, sometimes even lose money. In this episode, we discuss the above as well as: Help us choose our site branding! What is Stretch Senior Debt and when should you use it How...
2024-08-05
55 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E27 - LABOUR on property: what to expect after their 2024 victory
Keir Starmer's Labour Party won the 2024 UK General Election by a landslide victory. What does this mean for the property sector? What might the markets and regulations look like going forward? In this episode, Jack and Ben discuss this, as well as the full agenda below: Election results discussion Setting up for failure… damp, planning, warranties Title Negotiations Income protection/insurances, etc. Henley Regatta Sales agents instructed for 2x sites RICS event - UK Housing crisis Q&A - We answer any question, always ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Pro...
2024-07-29
1h 06
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S2E26 - How sell out properties with CGI
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this episode: To auction, or not to auction? Property People Podcast CLEUD Application Approved - what is it? On the Road BDM CGI’s for sale HMO Exit Finance Rates Class MA and Grampion Conditions - huh? Ground up - End of Series ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25...
2024-07-26
57 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E25 - How to get banks to be transparent with you
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this episode: Fire plans and floorplans Plot sales legal fee for banks Conveyance plans Completion on an Airspace development? PR launch - The Independent Bluebricks awards £5m house - AURA video tour Social housing valuation ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headac...
2024-07-25
42 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E24 - Suddenly everybody wants our houses: Here's what's happened.
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this episode: HMO Awards - we WON! An evening with James Sinclair Old Maltings Planning Update Networking at Lords Looking to Scale your business? Join our Boardroom! Comment 'Boardroom' below or get in touch with us directly The importance of Design Team Meetings Speed up business with THIS - reach for the phone! Property TV question time What's worth your time as a business owner? Should you be in or out of office? What's happened to the...
2024-07-20
52 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E23 - The three MUST-DO steps when starting a business, from experience - 070624
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this episode: The most important thing in marketing your property business: Avatars REVIT - in-built costings Sensitivity analysis for values of residential and commercial property Final spaces open on our XP Boardroom! Enquire now or comment 'Boardroom' below Introducing new XPS members Loss-making property development deal The AURA and XPP team dynamic The three must-do's when setting up a business Geo-business expo in London ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m...
2024-07-18
48 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E22 - Top tips on managing a business (saying 'no', team reviews, strategy) - 310524
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this episode: HMO Awards - We're finalists! We're in the press! Featuring in the Business Reporter Final spaces on our XP Boardroom! Enquire now or comment 'Boardroom' below Company annual reports and what you can learn Show homes, Furniture packs and Brochures Learning to say 'no' - managing a business What are R&D tax credits? How to do team reviews as a director Should you start a new business venture? How to know if it's v...
2024-07-16
1h 15
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E21 - How to fix the planning system (it's broken) - 240524
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this episode: Shout out to fellow business owners: Sillence Hurn/Horde, Venues by Bespoke Managing risk Final spaces open in our XP Boardroom - enquire now or comment 'Boardroom' below! Investor relations and contingencies UKREiiF Review - was UKREiiF worth it? Is UKREiiF or MIPIM better? Thame/St Andrews Court progress update - commercial to resi conversion Marlow/West Street progress update Increasing your prices Chat from the guys from 'Raising Finance Talks' The planning system...
2024-07-14
55 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E20 - How do you get properties at a discount? - 170524
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: - How do YouTube Shorts impact your viewership and analytics? - How to get properties cheaper? Distressed Discount Deals - How we market our development sites for buyers - UKREiiF next week! Are you going? - Final spaces open in our boardroom! Comment 'Boardroom' below - What are yield rates and where are they currently? - Book recommendations - Se...
2024-07-11
58 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E19 - Why do you need shareholders agreements? What actually are they? - 100524
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome Agenda Q&A: When buying a mixed-use building where the shop has been abandoned by the tenant for over a year & not kept up with bills, what due diligence would you do? And what typically happens on completion? Do you need social media? Final spaces available in our Boardroom - enquire now! Comment 'Boardroom' below Directors away.... communication methods when away f...
2024-06-30
1h 00
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S2E18 - So... are flips dead? - 030524
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: XP Boardroom - final spaces Exchange... Finally! Business coaching - why you need it/lessons learnt What is the best exit option? £5m House tour - AURA Architecture Brand new property podcast! Ground Up Pod Are flips dead? Exchange on CSL flip! UKREiiF New loan into the business! Thame phase 2 - what is it?...
2024-06-27
33 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E17 - What we do to SELL our site quicker - 260424
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this episode: What should I be paying for utilities connections? UKREiiF St Alban's Property Network: Ben's the Expert in the corner Advertising your property business, publicity: Jack and Ben filming day! Things we're doing EARLY to sell our property quicker Internal meetings - when and why? What is a heritage asset? Property finance 101 - rules for Spreadsheet What should...
2024-06-23
57 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E16 - The cost of NOT investing might be higher than you think - 190424
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: How do contractor progress meetings work? How are they structured? Arbitrage - how do you do it? Finding value and turning it for a profit The importance of early kitchen design Trying something different as a selling agent (aka Jack!) Property networking events in South England: Property Mountain Biking Sunday - Open invite Sneak Peek at a finished AURA project in SW London Planning approved for SAC external works!!!! The cost of 'not investing' ABOUT...
2024-06-20
46 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E15 - How phasing projects can save you £10,000s - how does it even work?
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: 1. 'DONOR house' rule of thumb 2. Valuation efficiencies 3. How to scale your business to 7-8 figures - join our boardroom! 4. Valuation efficiency tips: valuers, lenders and exit bridges 5. What are collateral warranties? Collateral warranties explained 6. You need to chase and push results - how to do speed up property deals 7. Offer made for XPS BDM 8. Season 2 of our Property Podcast is out now...
2024-06-16
47 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E14 - Buying more deals: building your CONNECTION with agents
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 Link to sign up to our site tour: https://bit.ly/XP-SITETOUR-2024 In this week's episode: Welcome Agenda Draft site branding for Thame - What's your favourite? Buying more deals... Be front of agents' mind Site set up, and planning at The Old Maltings Managing your calendar with multiple businesses Tune in to our podcast: 2 NEW Episodes per week Join our boardroom: final spaces left £11k SDLT Rebate! Marlow Friday completion day... did we exchange, did we complete? Portfolio builder enquiries - almost ready to close A...
2024-06-13
41 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E13 - Your guide to back-to-backing a property deal
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome Agenda BDM Interview - do you know anyone? Thame Progress and why we're using a sales consultant More family office meetings OUR Upcoming site tour - 26th April, Friday Bank holidays - who's having them off?! Loan Extensions with banks AURA Site tour - 3,500sqft luxury new build Tune into our podcast! 2 NEW episodes per week First hire in any business Party wall issues in Muswell Hill How to sub-sell/back-to-back a deal ABOUT US: ...
2024-06-09
50 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E12 - Is MIPIM worth the cost? - 220324
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome Agenda Special MIPIM Episode - Key Highlights £10m Raise Update - is bigger better? Lawyers and Deadline Dates Season 2 of our podcast is out: 2 NEW Episodes per week XP Host TDC the EXEC 1 Agent Updates / Holds Accountability Structural Engineers Solutions and having Options MIPIM Review: What it costs, and is it worth it? Q&A: Arrangement fees vs broker fees ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x sta...
2024-05-16
35 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E10 - They've cut Multiple Dwellings Relief - what's next?
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome Today's agenda How much did our kitchen from Howdens cost? Why and how to negotiate AFTER an offer has been accepted AURA developer design challenge Property developers podcast out NOW: 2 NEW episodes per week! So how much DID the kitchen from Howdens cost? Property People podcast recording: Ep 23 Jack, Ep 32 Ben Networking: what events to attend, how to increase your network, what we've learned Why cheap labour is false economy How to choose between private or council building control Multiple dwelli...
2024-05-12
45 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E9 - How to sell properties better: the unknown technique - 010324
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Works Started in Muswell Hill Saving on utility bills: introduction Why we're targeting finance networking events Picking an agent locally Our Property XPerts podcast - 2 new episodes! Meet us at MIPIM - Email info@xpproperty.co.uk to book a meeting! Marlow Tender pack/strip out complete! Is it worth it to put solar panels on HMOs? - value return We cut off a Thames Water pumping station! Revaluing properties for accounts Boardroom 2.0 commenced How to sel...
2024-04-18
50 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E8 - Why don't we apply for PD and full planning at the same time? - 230224
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome Agenda Should you sell or hold assets?! How do you decide? What is a letter of intent/Letters of intents explained How do I manage my finances?! Advice from entrepreneurs with multiple companies Property is a peoples game - how do you play it? Are you surrounding yourself with Bigger Thinkers? Pay per click 101 - how to get leads! The difference between development finance and buy-to-let finance... Jack's Hacks: Managing tasks during working hours or not...
2024-04-14
48 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E7 - How we SAVED £25k on costs + Buying 'Below Market Value' - 160224
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome Agenda How to build team engagement Commercial fit-outs: Re-gearing leases and keeping commercial... commercial Buying below market value: OMV, BMV The Property XPerts Podcast: 2 new episodes per week! How we saved £25k on structural design costs - Why you should be pushing your design consultants Outsourcing sales in a property development company Removing 15 KILOGRAMS of Asbestos - it's so expensive! Marlow SSAS Event Partnerships vs JVs: differences, pros and cons, which one will work better...
2024-04-11
43 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E6 - How to decide on BTL (buy-to-let) debt - 090224
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome Agenda More tender dramas... options! XPS: Sold out architect and property networking event! 2 New podcast episodes per week! Demo and structures complete in Thame! How to re-recruit for roles Multiple Wales Castell Group day out - podcast recordings with Dorian Payne Property Black book networking event 1-2-1 Consultancy! Grow your business in 2024 with business coaching Completion and planning approved on Wallingford Buy-to-let products: How to make a decision on debt Q&A: ...
2024-04-07
54 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E11 - SPECIAL: 2024 Market update with Willow Isle Capital and Sillence Hurn Building Consultancy
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's special episode, we look at the state of the property market in 2024 - particularly finance, funding and construction. We are joined by Stefan Canavan (Willow Isle Capital) and Alex Hurn (Sillence Hurn Building Consultancy), LIVE from Cannes, France - straight from MIPIM! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our business...
2024-04-04
55 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E5 - How to review HMO's quickly - cost per bed - 020224
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome Agenda We bought a doctors' surgery to convert it to flats - deal analysis and deep dive Smashing holes - we have started works on Thame! Property eXPerts podcast! 2 new episodes per week How to de-risk property deals and keep spend down - top tips How we navigate tax for multiple companies How to review HMOs quickly - cost per bed Questions you should ask in an investor meeting - top tips ...
2024-03-31
53 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E4 - DEAL DEEP DIVE - Doctor's surgery, + TIPS to reduce build costs!
Welcome Fund meeting What questions should you ask a bank? How to reduce build costs? 1-2-1 Consultancy - Grow your business in 2024! XPS looking at larger companies to set goals/targets Did we complete on our Long Hanborough site? Deal deep dive - converting a doctor's surgery Corporate guarantee or debenture Recruiting for admin assistant and BDM in XPS Covenant strength and what to look for We have an opportunity - commercial yield - 8.33% NET YIELD XP Surveys Networking Event for Architects & Property Developers Q&A: What terms would we put into an option agreement?
2024-03-28
1h 01
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E3 - How to prepare for bank surveyors (+ free checklist!) - MIPIM Meetings - 190124
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome How to set business goals for 2024 1-2-1 consulting sessions Family Office and Investment Fund meetings How to speed up bank finance for property development What we're doing with our latest acquisition Tender frenzy - we are waaay over budget We are starting phase 1 of our Thame development Growing small businesses in a service-based industry - podcast appearance on My Property World Our updated website is now LIVE MIPIM event in Cannes, France - get in...
2024-03-24
36 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E2 - Property strategies in 2024 + our newest 2-bed HMO - 120124
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Welcome Exchange today on our latest 13-bed HMO Titans - John Howard and Richard Bowser - key takeaways Property XPerts podcast: 2 NEW episodes per week! Pre-app meeting for Thame Car Park XP Surveys networking event for Architects & Property Developers Need opportunities - we sell sites, why and how Muswell Hill - interior design review and strip out update Office fit out: Cat A and Cat B BDM Role at XP Surveys & Surveyors roles New starter at AUR...
2024-03-21
51 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
S2E1 - Tips for negotiating leases with tenants + Personal Guarantees (PG Tips!) - 050124
Welcome to Season #2 of the Property XPerts Podcast! Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: 1. What is a PG & Cost saving tips with PG independent legal advice 2. EXCHANGE on West Drayton 3. Completion on Sunset Court 4. FAQ's... we're building a 'Property Flip' Roadmap 5. Tenant Lease Negotiations 6. Marketing Strategies for 2024 7. To tank or not to tank my basement? 8. Marlow updates - strip out soon ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Awa...
2024-03-14
48 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#49 - Learnings from 2023 and goals for 2024 - SPECIAL EDITION - 291223
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's SPECIAL EPISODE, we take a break from weekly learnings and look at the full 2023 in review and pick our top 10 learnings, together with our Goals for 2023. ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our business learnings for the week, discuss achievements, and help our audience grow the...
2024-03-11
51 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#48 - New £1,000,000 purchase - how we negotiate with investors - 221223
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: How to Measure a property - What is GIA/NIA? Don't fall into these lender traps COMPLETION DAY of our Marlow site Refinance Day of The Old Maltings....hopefully 2x NEW Class MA projects on the drawing board Structuring a deal with Investors and Developers 50x Business book recommendations Docusign for the Wiiiinnn Want to go big in Development Next Year? ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue ...
2024-03-07
45 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#47 - How to negotiate better + documents, legals, and how to buy a site
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: 1. AURA's first 6-figure month! 2. Negotiation tips! 3. Overage negotiations 4. Documents, agreements and legals - Buying a site process and tips 5. Thame - the gift that keeps on giving 6. Social housing investment opportunity + Your questions answered! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our business learnings for the...
2024-02-29
47 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#46 - The Rule of Percentage Cost explained, and why we use it + personal finance tips
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: 1. Marlow planning approval 2. Why build an ecosystem? 3. Converting a loft, HMO and development 4. Direct Debit/Payments - Rule of % cost 5. New project: investment opportunity! 6. TDC: End of year event + Your questions answered! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our business learnings for the week, di...
2024-02-25
29 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#45 - How we've let out 7/7 offices - property sales & lettings tips & strategies - 011223
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: 1. Investor CRM 2. Offer pipeline & follow up 3. Pre-commencement planning condition tips 4. 6/7 offices now let at the Business Box 5. XP Christmas party 6. New Investment opportunity! 7. XP visits the AURA studio + Q&A: How can I better manage my consultants? *At the time of filming this in December, we had only let out 6/7 offices, but at the time of publishing in February, we have now let out all 7 using the strategies in this episode. ABOUT US: - 5 years working togeth...
2024-02-22
41 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#44 - How to secure the right term debt + EPC learnings you SHOULD know! - 241123
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: 1. Big YBS let-down 2. SAP and EPC learnings that EVERY developer should know 3. Why you should always draw up a 'Heads of Terms' document 4. Securing the right term debt 5. Splitting services - top insights 6. Company org Charts and Responsibilities 7. Q&A: managing consultants, and how likely is my project to be approved? + YOUR questions answered! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload...
2024-02-08
50 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#43 - How re-gearing leases can land you FREE money + how to take on a new solicitor - 171123
In this week's episode: 1. The benefits of re-gearing leases - free money! 2. Taking on a new solicitor - what to look for 3. Updates on our £10m fund raise 4. Finance brokers, or direct to finance? 5. Lift approved at Muswell Hill 6. CSL 4x investors to be redeemed 👌 and ready to go again! 7. The Young Architects and Developers Alliance 8. LHA reviews in autumn budget 9. A night with Lord Phillip Hammond 10. Jack interviewed on the Prolific People podcast! 11. Construction industry update 12. Keeping your investors updated on progress (our award-winning template) + YOUR questions answered! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property devel...
2024-02-04
38 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#42 - We spent £2,500,000 on this... + water leak delaying sales - 101123
In this week's episode: - Muswell Hill - Completion?....Again - The advantages of our company ecosystem - Tips and Gadgets for your Social Media site tours - Refinance woes - Water leak delaying sales - Why you should DISC profile candidates - Poker, property, and prolific people - Turning down work and saying ‘no’ - XPP website redesign - Email Hacks ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to sha...
2024-02-01
38 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#41 - What are capital allowances? + an EXTRA £2m GDV?! - 031123
In this week's episode: 1. Muswell Hill - Completion? 2. £2m additional GDV building in the car park - Thame update 3. Create a 12-month plan for your business 4. XP Website redesign - 1st draft review 5. 1 and 3-month reviews - Why they're important 6. Capital allowances - What are they? and why you need them! 7. 2x Mentoring sessions 8. AURA latest site tour on YouTube ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our...
2024-01-28
27 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#40 - HUGE £100k compensation claim to Thames Water! + portfolio cashflow forecasts - 271023
In this week's episode: - YADA event and London Build - Speed Mentoring - Future of deveopment TDC - Portfolio Cashflow forecasts - Muswell Hill....did we Complete? - £100,000 Thames Water claim - Supported Living Platform announcement - West Drayton....has the planning saga finally ended? - Central London Property Network - 7th Birthday ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our business learnings for the week, discus...
2024-01-25
37 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#39 - We're LOSING money! Delays everywhere. But we're still giving value!
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: 1. XP Templates ready to fire out - You will want them! 2. TDC Future of Development Event 3. Time Hacks you need in your business 4. Calling all electricians - we want your advice! 5. Sales slow? Try these incentives 6. AURA Lost money. Don't panic! 7. Legal delays… again ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share o...
2024-01-21
29 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#38 - Should you buy listed buildings? + legal delays
In this week's episode: - Completion (eventually) on our biggest scheme to date! - Legal delays on 2 other large transactions - 'Reasonable' comments from a conservation officer 😱 - Deed of Variation explained - Should you buy listed buildings? Central Suites Exchange - Key handover tips - Metro Risky Bank? - Central Suites sourcing deal closed - 31% below guide ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Awa...
2024-01-18
33 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#37 - Our BIGGEST deal to date! Deep-dive property development analysis
Usually on these LIVE videos we discuss 8-10 of the biggest achievements, issues, resolutions, learnings from our week. But this is a big day! We complete on our biggest deal yet, and it's a whopper! 🙌 In this video we will give you our full development appraisal and talk you through the scheme in depth and what we have planned for it. This will be jam packed full of value, and include: ✅ Planning strategy ✅ Design optimisation ✅ Commercial tenants ✅ Asset management ✅ Overages ✅ Phased build processes ✅ Market analysis ✅ And the thought processes that award-winning property developers go through... Strap in, because this one will be MEGA! A...
2024-01-14
40 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#36 - BIG Down Valuation + VAT MESS - 290923
In this weeks episode: - BIG Down Valuation - VAT.....OMG, WTF, IDK - XPS LNPG Partnership - Website restructure - Builders merchants & furniture discounts - New office/ marketing manager - MESA party and how our affiliated partners can help you! - New PPC consultant - XPS ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an op...
2023-12-23
38 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#35 - Why sell a site with Planning Permission? + EPC U-Turn from the government
In this weeks episode: - Selling sites with planning before building - Monthly Finance reviews and Management Accounts - Company Performance Incentives - Networking for local Henley Architects - Further interviews for our Office Manager/Marketing positions - EPC's - a big U-Turn from the Government! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our business learnings for the week, discuss achievements, and help our audience grow their busin...
2023-12-20
38 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#34 - Funding CHALLENGES on our biggest scheme to date! New investor onboarded, and planning approval?! - 150923
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episode: - Funding challenges on our biggest scheme to date- pushing back - £10m investment raise update - New office tenant at The Business Box - Special announcement for Architects, interior designers and property developers - Basement leaks - Are we finally there with Planning Approval in West Drayton? 7 months on! - 12-month business reset for AURA - Loads of new podcasts episodes lined up - New investor onboarded ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in servic...
2023-12-15
26 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#33 - £100k IES Investment, and what does a detailed tender pack look like? - 080923
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episiode: 1. CGI’s - the big reveal - 8x units in Marlow 2. What should a detailed tender pack look like? 3. Kayak-tastic Fundraising 4. BIG potential pivot at The Old Maltings 5. One in, One out - Recruitment updates 6. £100k IES Investment - What is it? 7. Pre-app feedback on airspace scheme - was it good news? 8. EXCHANGE on our biggest scheme to date…maybe! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...an...
2023-12-13
38 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#32 - INCREDIBLE valuation: No money left in! TIPS to speed up your dev finance! - 010923
Grow your property with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episiode: - Massive Valuation 😁 - Massive Down-Valuations 😡 - Getting your CGIs right - Delayed Completion agreed (again) - Fire Regulations and their impact - Speed up your Dev Finance - MS docs list - Charity Kayak keeps on giving....drum roll... - New Mentee onboarded ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our busin...
2023-12-10
42 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#31 - NEW PD Rights for Property Developers, CGI Sneak peek - 250823
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: New PD Rights in discussion XP Affiliates - intro's to the best consultants and suppliers 2x MESSY valuations - what would you do? New start inductions and team reviews How we furnish our properties (LOFT) CGI Sneak Peak - TOMs planning app. AURA: 6,000 sqft Mansion House site tour, and more XP Boardroom Quarterly Face to Face ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed ...
2023-12-08
35 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#30 - The road to £10m. CHALLENGE your consultants, and what are NEDs? - 180823
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: The road to £10m continues - Crowdfunding for grown-ups! Non-execs (NEDs) and Business Coaching - what's the difference?! The legal process - manage it like a boss with Jack's Hacks! Challenge your consultants! Final development sign-offs: actionable checklist ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff
2023-12-06
38 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#29 - Are brokers a WASTE of money? Assisted sale: 140% IRR, and £450,000 added value! - 110823
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Planning approval & listed building consent 450,000 added value - exit finance XP Community launched Road to £10m investment deck Why we have our EcoSystem Broker or no broker: what discount we get on properties UFD integrated to Central Suites Development Deal Secured CSL Assisted Sale 140% IRR ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-win...
2023-12-03
27 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#28 - What is supported living? and £1,500,000 redemption! - 040823
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Planning approval... What did we get? Lumi-plugin - an innovative solution to fire/lighting! Supported living/housing portfolio explained AURA's incredible house extension tour - South London Investing with XP - £10m Fund Valuation day CHL £1.5m Redemption Sales Tips - 4/6 SOLD!! Investor Heads of Terms - and why you need them Residents meeting - NIMBY's or not NIMBY's? ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Proper...
2023-11-29
43 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#27 - How is equity structured? £8,000 exit bridge decisions, planning case law - 280723
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Planning Case Law saves the day Marlow listed building consent close £8,000 exit bridge decisions Site visit day with family AURA team photo shoot Investing with XP - £10m fund Agent valuations flying in BIG potential client for XPS Full planning for TOM at 90% Legals progress sheet Equity and how it's structured ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-ba...
2023-11-27
41 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#26 - Why you NEED a business coach, FREE consultation, assisted sale completion - 210723
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: XP Turns 5! Building a team culture Equity funding for our biggest project yet Valuations, valuations, valuations - what do we do? AURA recruitment Ben joins the TDC Business Coaching and why you need it Sunset Court updates - finally! Assisted sale completion Company review FREE live business/property consultation ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award...
2023-11-26
39 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#25 - House prices to FALL?! and how to STRESS TEST exits - 140723
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: House prices to fall? What we're seeing in the market Office market picking up? New commercial tenants and viewings How to stress test exits on developments XP Surveys first event HOT Property event CSL House flip shot for market Marlow project - planning update Launching of PXP Podcast Sunset Court - Inset balcony commenced, and electrical connections going in... finally! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £4...
2023-11-22
24 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#24 - Celebrity planning approval, new team member, launching a podcast - 070723
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Henley Regatta vibes AURA - Celebrity planning approval (x3) T.O.M's Interior Design Kick-off meting AURA filming day - BIG basement! XPS - New Team member XPS - Business Collaboration XP Networking event Started the final works on Sunset Court! Launching The Property XPerts Podcast ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award...
2023-11-15
35 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#23 - Staff reviews, Airspace development, and getting financial clarity - 230623
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Ealing Property Meet - Arbitrage Getting financial clarity on your business Rates going up, up and away Half-year staff reviews Airspace development - Pre-app submitted Day at the Races - "Investor Meeting" XP Charity run?! Visit to 2x land developments in Sussex! Recruiting good architects! Ben joins TDC 2.0 ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service...
2023-11-12
30 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#22 - £750k valuation range, BIG planning approval, beating inflation - 160623
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episode: Sales come along like buses BIG planning approval in London Interviews for XP Office Manager Canary Connection Networking Event AURA Team - Man down! Run Forest Run... beating inflation Crazy Valuation Range £550k, £650k, £750k XP Surveys Event XP Surveys turnaround times: 5.5 days average ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award...
2023-11-10
28 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#21 - We saved £10,000's, FULL planning approval, finding contractors FAST - 090623
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episode: XP's finance calculator the MOST important factor when stacking deals We saved £10,000's on our refinances FULL Planning approval for Sunset Court EPC easy win Options that improve your business and negotiations Helping MORE business owners get clarity New podcast recording - with Property Jam! The Old Maltings - Tender pack update ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+...
2023-11-08
30 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#20 - TIPS for setting up a company, and what are legal packs? - 020623
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: s73 Planning Approval at Sunset Court - 1 more to go! Young Architects and Developer Alliance (YADA) - 400+ guests! Legal packs - what are they? Trademarks - and why you should have them What YOU need to consider when setting up a company Filming a completed AURA Project in Camberwell 2x Refinances started Sunset Court Open day ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Prop...
2023-11-05
32 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#19 - Mortgage rates RISING, landlord issues, sustainability - 260523
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Mortgage Rates going UP, UP, UP Social Housing Portfolio Sale - Calling all Family offices and REITs AURA: updated website now LIVE Business Coaching in XP Surveys Ben presented on Sustainability in London External Pack Approved The Old Maltings Business Rates rebates Landlord issues - internal leaks! 🥶 Open day at Sunset Court ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ i...
2023-11-03
27 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#18 - Three houses SOLD, planning in North London, marketing report for office to flat conversion - 190523
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episode: 2x houses bought with NO equity capital! SOLD: 2-bed new build completed in 2022 SOLD: 2x houses at Sunset Court! Deed of Variation agreed at one of our biggest projects to date! Planning approval close for a 9-unit development in North London Enhanced Class MA application submitted at The Old Maltings Planning submitted with Marketing report for office conversion to 4x flats in Marlow ABOUT US: - 5...
2023-10-30
26 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#17 - 46% value increase, mergers & acquisitions, the power of social media - 120523
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Ben attends a Peak Performance Event on Social Media Marketing Good meetings with land agents Launched The Old Maltings to tender! Are we buying a surveying company? Giveaway winner: XP Power Hour with Harry Hulstrom Investor site day The Developers' Club: 1-year birthday Flip valuation: 46% value increase! ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue...
2023-10-29
33 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#16 - What is a sealed bid? Game-changer buying strategy, and the importance of a robust valuation deck - 050523
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Investor meetings Sealed bids process explained Why your valuation deck should be ROBUST We've started using PropTech Sign-ups open for our business coaching sessions Sunset Court: final touches and preparing for sale Buying on value, not purchase price (game changer!) Filling The Business Box with commercial tenants ABOUT US: - 5 years...
2023-10-27
33 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#15 - Increase your profitability with business coaching. Site progress, and have you ever had a good planning officer? - 280423
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this week's episode: Further Progress at The Old Maltings Central London Property Network event! Recap and Goals video to look out for 👀 Property Investor Show 2023 Increase your profitability with business coaching Finish line in sight at Sunset Court The BEST planning officer ever Assisted sale on the market ABOUT US: - 5 years working together...
2023-10-23
32 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#14 - What is exit finance? Get more sales, meeting 1,000s of property investors, and more - 210423
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episiode: Meet 1,000's of property investors at the Property Investor Show The Old Maltings - HUGE increase in profit/rent roll Open for investment on number property projects - Get in touch! Podcast chat with Josh Keegan of The Ultimate FD podcast What is an exit bridge? How you can get more sales in your service based business. What's the differ...
2023-09-19
23 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#13 - Vendor finance - What is it? Invest with us, project updates, and a CHALLENGE for you! - 140423
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episiode: Open Investments with Award-winning property developers 3x new roles across our business eco-system TITAN property meet - Jack's Keynote overview CAD Survey case study - What XP Surveys can do for you! Vendor finance - What is it? Sunset Court Update Use our professional network with XP Affiliates XP Newsletter A CHALLENGE FOR YOU! ABOUT US: ...
2023-09-17
26 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#12 - Raising £10m+ investment with these Investor Packs. Get your finances in line, and tap in to our network - 070423
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episiode: New Recruitment Investor Packs - How we've raised over £10,000,000 of investment AURA house tour filming day A proactive Planning Officer- surely not?! The importnance of solid financials and bookeeping Use our professional network with XP Affiliates XP Newsletter Do we sell our £1.5m mixed-use Investment? ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £3m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share o...
2023-09-15
31 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#11 - Our biggest crowd yet!! Baker Street Property Meet 2023: A Smashing Success! - 310323
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episiode: ✅ Baker Street Property Meet - 300+ Property Investors/Develpoers ✅ Impromptu investor meeting in.... Barcelona ! ✅ Electrical work is daylight robbery ✅ Completed on another site for Oparo Social-,8x GLA Flats ✅ Business Coaching in XP surveys and why we need it ✅ Non Executive Director call - Insights ✅ Speaking at Tyler Newman's Event on creating a solid Pipeline ABOUT US: ...
2023-09-13
30 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#10 - Our BIGGEST acquisition to date! MIPIM, and Competion at Sunset Court - 240323
Grow your property business with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episiode: Our biggest acquisition to date! MIPIM - the sea of blue suits Ltd company group Structures and Year End accouting Assisted Sales SASS investment Baker Street Property Meet and our Property Deal of the Year Sunset Court completion Cheddar's Demolition ltd Planning approval for a Pool House ABOUT US: - 5 years workin...
2023-09-11
29 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#9 - Building a £22m portfolio, and Post-completion tests you need on your property developments - 100323
Grow your property with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀 In this weeks episiode: Completion Day! 9-unit West Drayton mixed-use project More planning updated for 9-unit scheme in Muswell Hill Sunset Court - post-completion tests that you need on your developments Getting JV investment for your business - equity and debt funding MIPIM - the biggest real estate event in Europe What is a social housing portfolio? £22m in 3 years! XP Boardroom - grow your business with us Ben plays Poker! ABOUT US:- 5 years working together- £4...
2023-08-27
22 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#8 - The biggest real estate event in Europe and building team culture - 030323
Grow your property with award-winning property developers in these weekly LIVE Q & A's. 🚀🚀In this weeks episiode: Exchange day on West Drayton 9-unit mixed-use scheme Muswell Hill planning permission update - why a dual application? XP Group strategy - sharing across our eco-system Sunset Court office conversion and new-build update Cheddar the dog destroys our office Intro to the biggest Real Estate event in Europe - MIPIM The Office market - update Our business eco-system explained Investment partners - how to raise £5.5m equity finance! Business Mergers and Acquisitions ABOUT US:- 5 years working togethe...
2023-08-25
25 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#7 - How to fund your property developments. HMO mastermind retreat, and the fresh smell of carpet day - 240223
In todays episode we discuss: The HMO Manormind - COHO software A 9x unit property development in Muswell Hill Trends on Tuesdays - AURA Interior Design broadcast Sunset court - carpet day! Business Coaching and why you need it The Business Box - Grade A offices in Reading 52a Gainsborough Green - 2-bed new-build sale XPS's new lease car How to fund your property developments ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £2m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses ...
2023-08-16
29 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#6 - Leasehold Enfranchisement issues, and PropTech you need in your business - 17th Feb 2023
In todays episode Ben and Jack will be discussing: Leasehold Enfranchisement Non-Exec Directorship (NED's) West Drayton development - 3x retail and 6x flats PropTech you need in your business - Searchland, Property data, Property filter The Business Box, Reading - office lettings XP Surveys - New lease car Team Reviews - How to optimise your team Recruitment in AURA Architecture & Interiors XP Site Tour day ABOUT US: - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £2m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions ar...
2023-08-13
22 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#4 - How do I calculate build costs? Do you relax on holiday? Greetings from Barbados! 🌞
In this weeks episode: Ben's on holiday in Barbados Pre-planning application for new house in the garden Planning submission for 9-units - How we've navigated the process YouTube - Our favourite kitchen, and Jack's chat with Tyler Newman Answering your questions LIVE! Build costs - How do I calculate them?! Site progress updates - Sunset Court HMO discussion - how to analyse them Business and holidays - can you switch off?! Details on all our companies here: www.XPproperty.co.uk www.XPsurveys.co.uk www.AURAhomes...
2023-08-05
31 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#5 - What is Gross Development Value (GDV)? Our business eco-system explained.
LIVE AT 5PM UK Today - Ben and Jack's weekly business and property chat! - 5 years working together - £40m of Property developed - £2m+ in service-based Revenue - 4x Award-winning businesses - 25x staff ...and a sh*tload of headaches! These Friday sessions are an opportunity for us to share our business learnings for the week, discuss achievements, and help our audience grow their businesses along the way. In this weeks episode: Central Suites house flip with loft extensions, and potential new-build in the garden The XP eco-system and cross selling services Exchanged on a new mixed-use sc...
2023-07-19
33 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#3 - Getting your finances in line! House tours. Recruitment, and more property and Business Chat
In todays episode we go deep in to the inner workings of our businesses and cover: Recruitment - What to look for! Top Tips to Review your Team Getting your Finances in line - The MOST important factor for any business Events Fairwells House Tours of some AMAZING projects in SW London Property Networking If you have troubles in your business and want to ask us a question, you can email info@xpproperty.co.uk Details on all our companies here: www.XPproperty.co.uk www.XPsurveys.co.uk www.AURAhomes.co.uk www.CentralSuites.co.uk
2023-07-16
29 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#2 - Our BIGGEST property development yet. A Property Investor Awards Winner. Setting goals, and raising finance.
In todays episode we cover a number of large property developments including a 16,000sqft officer conversion to 20+ units. Raising £450,000 in investment. Our AWARD-WINNING property development of 14-flats in Oxfordshire. Hiring within XP Property our development/investment business with some key recruitment tips. Recapping 2022 and setting goals for 2023. Launching a 6-unit development to market. and much much more Details on all our companies here: www.XPproperty.co.uk www.XPsurveys.co.uk www.AURAhomes.co.uk
2023-07-16
30 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
#1 - Welcome! Ben & Jack reveal the secrets of Property & Business Success in this 1st Friday LIVE Q&A episode
The 1st in the series of LIVE Q&A episodes every Friday afternoon at 5pm discussing the highs and lows of property and business with two serial entrepreneurs. In todays episode we discuss: Buying a 16,000sqft office for conversion o residential homes Selling 6x new homes off-plan Winning Property Deal of the Year 2021 - Full figures! What is an Assisted Sale? Who are Monitoring Surveyors? Insight to the Supported Living space How you can learn more from us www.xpproperty.co.uk www.xpsurveys.co.uk www.aurahomes.co.uk
2023-07-14
38 min
The Property XPerts Podcast
The Property XPerts Podcast - TRAILER
Welcome to the Property XPerts Podcast where you’ll find open conversations, no bull-shit attitudes, and deep dive insights from award-winning property developers and business owners Ben Richards and Jack Jiggens. Together they’ve delivered over £40m in gross development value over the last 5 years and have a pipeline of over £25m to deliver in the next 18 months. They’ve built numerous other 7-figure businesses with 6-figure NET profits around their property eco-system, and it’s by no means been an easy ride! So on this podcast they’ll share their weekly trials and tribulation...
2023-07-08
00 min