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Expat UK Property Story

The Expat Property Guy
UK Property Market
UK Property Investment
UK Property
Property Investment
Renters' Rights Act
Investment Strategies
Social Housing
Houses In Multiple Occupation
Buy-To-Let
Hmos
Auctions
Expat Investment
United Kingdom
Renters' Rights Bill
Bank Of England
UK Property Investing
UK Property Portfolio
Property Management
London, United Kingdom
Uk Commercial Property

Expat Property Story is a UK property podcast for expats, overseas investors, foreign nationals and digital nomads who want to build and manage a UK property portfolio remotely.

Host John, The Expat Property Guy, has been investing in UK property from Hong Kong since 2018, and the show shares what he and his guests have learned along the way, mistakes included.

Each week, John talks to expat prope... more

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# 337

Take our 2 min Survey

The UK has an increasingly ageing population, and research by the Homeowners Alliance points to a large and growing demand for bungalows, yet hardly any are built anymore.

In this episode, I talk to Jo Child, whom I met... more

#336

For the first time in 336 episodes, Expat Property Story is running a listener survey.

The aim is to understand the main challenges you face when building, or thinking about building, a UK property portfolio from overseas.

Whether you haven't... more

#335

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A text arrives at 5pm Hong Kong time with a batch of discounted UK properties, at least 25 other buyers in the race, and a condition that contracts must be exchanged within six hours.

That leaves less than an hour to anal... more

#334

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Once a month, Simon Misiewicz from Optimise Accountants joins us to tackle a UK property tax topic — with one eye always on those of us based overseas.

This month we’re looking at what to consider before seeking advice on... more

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Recent Guests

Jo Child
Property investor who has renovated three bungalows with her builder brother
Episode: 337: Why Bungalows? A UK Property Strategy for an Ageing Population
Jess Macaulay
Guest who executed a triple-threat deal: refurb, lease extension, and layout reconfiguration
Auction and property investment
Episode: 333: UK Property Auction: The £70k Flat That Became a £210k Refinance
Darren McNeill
Representative from sponsor FMP, involved in deal sourcing and buy-to-lets
FMP
Episode: 332: UK Buy-to-Let Hotspot in the North West
Dr. Paul Morland
Leading authority on demography and population trends
Author and demography expert
Episode: 331: UK Property Investing: Why Some Towns Will Lose the Population Race
Shaz Ahmed
Lending luminary
Elan Property Finance
Episode: 330: UK Mortgage Rates Rise Despite Base Rate Holding at 3.75%
Gerard Davis
Solicitor and investor, returns after episode 287
Talbots Law
Episode: 329: UK Expat Property Conveyancing: How to Beat the 135 Day Average
Jay Howard
Long-time friend of the podcast and property trader/author
Independent; author of UK number one best selling book on auctions
Episode: 328: UK Property Auction Update: Why Half of All Lots Are Failing to Sell
Piotr Ruzinec
Property trader and business partner of Jay Howard
Episode: 328: UK Property Auction Update: Why Half of All Lots Are Failing to Sell
Aston Haslam
Property investor and entrepreneur from Bury, Lancashire; founder with Adam and Alex Flynn
Independent, Co-founded with Adam and Alex Flynn
Episode: 327: How Supported Living UK Property Leases Can Collapse Overnight with Aston Haslam

Host

John the Expat Property Guy
Host of Expat Property Story, guiding discussions with expat investors and specialists.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Love this pod!

    Great and varied property information. I’m no expat (one day maybe….) but appreciate the value and content greatly. Nice one!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    British Joker
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • The best podcast for expat property investors

    A great find, as an expat with UK property interests this podcast is relevant and a goldmine of information and ideas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimUAE
    United Arab Emirates2 years ago
  • By far the most superior property podcast out there

    Thank you so much for the effort gone into this

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    adam 89888
    United Arab Emirates2 years ago
  • Great show!

    Great show for ex-pats as well as those based in the UK

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Finnigan-McNeill Properties
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great Honest Info

    Great podcast for those living overseas! A mixture of guests with varied backgrounds, strategies and expertise providing great actionable knowledge.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MikeHanProp
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

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The host asks thoughtful questions and keeps episodes engaging for long-distance investors.
Guests are high-caliber and diverse, providing valuable perspectives.
Listeners praise the practical, actionable insights for expats investing in UK property.

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Talking Points

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337: Why Bungalows? A UK Property Strategy for an Ageing Population
Q: What sort of research did you do to check that there would be demand?
Jo checked Rightmove for the number of bungalows listed, how quickly they sold and their sale prices, and spoke with local estate agents.
337: Why Bungalows? A UK Property Strategy for an Ageing Population
Q: Why bungalows?
Jo chose a bungalow as a manageable first renovation, then found that filtering for bungalows made her wide-area property search easier and often surfaced homes needing modernization.
317: Is Your HMO Managing Agent Actually Doing the Job? Here's How to Check
Q: What if a landlord wants to handle maintenance themselves?
It's possible to allow some self-management, but the agent should understand the landlord's preferences and maintain clarity on thresholds, accountability, and who handles which maintenance tasks. A hybrid approach can create confusion and risk, so they should set clear rules and safeguards.
323: Renters' Rights Act: What UK Landlords Must Demand from Managing Agents
Q: How do you handle inspections and what cadence do you follow for HMOs versus standard dwellings?
Inspections are typically yearly, but with HMOs or specific landlords we can do six-monthly checks; clerks conduct on-site visits, with inventories and checkout reports to protect landlords.
323: Renters' Rights Act: What UK Landlords Must Demand from Managing Agents
Q: What's a guarantor product and how does it work in practice?
A company guarantor like GoodLord can stand as guarantor for a tenant if they pass specific checks; tenants may pay for this service, adding a layer of security when individuals don't meet traditional income thresholds.

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Expat Property Story centers on building UK property wealth from abroad, with practical guidance for expats and overseas investors. The show emphasizes remote deal sourcing, financing, managing refurbishments, and navigating auctions, HMOs, and buy-to-lets. Popular formats include deep-dive interviews with seasoned property investors, lenders, and specialists, plus shorter mini-sodes covering mortgage updates, auction roundups, and tax tips. A standout is its consistent focus on real-world tactics for remote investors, including currency considerations, regional market nuances, and hands-on guidance for evaluating opportunities from overseas.

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Recent guests on Expat UK Property Story include:

1. Jo Child
2. Jess Macaulay
3. Darren McNeill
4. Dr. Paul Morland
5. Shaz Ahmed
6. Gerard Davis
7. Jay Howard
8. Piotr Ruzinec

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