Jehan Annis has several businesses, as well as being a chartered accountant and experienced property investor. He has done a lot of buy-refurbish-refinance projects. Alongside HMOs and serviced accommodation.  Today, his main focus is handsfree serviced accommodation portfolio building, which is what he covers in this podcast. He explains how he runs his properties and how he is now enabling investors to benefit from that successful approach, starting with an investment of as little as...

In this episode, we hear from Kiran Patel, the MD of Venture Finance who is a chartered accountant and broker that has worked on all kinds of property projects. Including HMOs, Buy-to-let, property flips, serviced accommodation, and commercial property. Helping clients to finance and leverage their acquisitions and portfolios. He explains how to get commercial property properly valued. More importantly – how to get it financed at a decent rate. For this episode, Kiran focuses on how to do...

In this particularly important podcast, Kevin talks about why so many of us have a negative mindset about having lots of money and how that holds us back. He explains how to overcome this mindset that has been subtly ingrained into many of us, from childhood.   Also, in this podcast, Kevin asks you to support him in raising money for a charity that is very dear to him. In exchange, he makes an amazing offer. One that enables listeners to get the training they need to create a highly...

In this episode, Kevin´s guest is Jackie (Jacs) Hodson, an interior design expert who also runs several SA properties. She is also the creative director of Free-Range Stays. Jacs explains how to present your properties so that they stand out online. As well as how to make guests go Wow! When they walk in the door.  All of which results in far more and longer bookings. Her Power of Three approach is practical and easy for any SA property owner to implement.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Your aim is to...

In this episode, Kevin explains how serviced accommodation business owners can pivot should market conditions shift. He shares several strategies that he has himself used. Approaches anyone can use to exit the SA business or use their property portfolio to make money in a different way.   KEY TAKEAWAYS Serviced accommodation is working well now and will continue to do so in the future. Should market conditions change, there are ways for SA owners to reposition themselves and continue to...

In this episode, Kevin speaks with Shimon Rudich, a lawyer with expertise in lease purchase options and other creative ways of acquiring property. He is also a property investor and the landlord of numerous residential, HMO and commercial properties. Simone explains how to buy, develop, and earn from multiple properties, even if your credit rating is terrible. Doing so without securing a mortgage first. He shares the details of several of the deals he has made throughout his career. Deals...

In this episode, Arthur Kemp Kevin´s capital allowance expert explains what capital allowances are and how to use them to generate tax-free money. Using several examples, he explains the different ways that SA property business owners can maximise the opportunity including using sideways loss relief. Generating tens of thousands of pounds of what is basically additional profit in the process.   Arthur also touches on how to profit from land remediation relief, structure, and buildings...

Kevin sheds light on how to structure a new serviced accommodation company. Doing it in the most tax-efficient way.

In this episode, Kevin lets you listen in on a live mentoring call he did with Steve who is a plumbing and heating engineer who is looking to set up a SA business as well. Kevin steps him through finding the right area to set up in, making sure that the lease allows SA and the tricky subject of capital allowances. He also shares why, often, properties in depressed areas can make great SA properties. As well as touching on several other subjects which are of particular importance to those...

In this episode, Kevin explains why CoVid has created several new opportunities for property investors and SA landlords. He shares why that has happened as well as explaining how you can take advantage of several of these opportunities.   Kevin also announces a new workshop he is running to help investors and landlords to uncover and benefit from even more new property business models. You can find out how to enrol by listening to the podcast.   Property Revolution Summit:...

A live recording of Kevin teaching some serviced accommodation techniques.

In this episode, Kevin busts some of the most common serviced accommodation myths. He helps you to better understand what can and cannot be done by SA business owners. Ensuring that nobody gets needlessly stuck or suffers unnecessary expense as a result of misinformation. He speaks about rates, planning classes, property standards classification, purchasing as a Ltd company and why you would not sign an ASD when taking a property off of an owner.   KEY TAKEAWAYS From a planning point of...

In this episode, Kevin explains why converting a guest house into self-catering accommodation is so lucrative. He shares details of how anyone that is interested in running an SA business can use this model.   Including in-depth tips that will help you to get past typical hurdles and not make common mistakes. For example, why macerating toilets are not a good idea for this type of project and how to choose a surveyor that will provide the valuation you need. He also covers finance,...

In this episode Kevin explains how to avoid properties that have lease restrictions that would prevent you from legally running them as serviced accommodation. He explains how to get your hands on the lease and correctly interpret what it says to determine if the property is actually suitable.   KEY TAKEAWAYS In the UK, over 80% of properties are freehold, which means that they are usually suitable for SA. A lot of lease restrictions are open to interpretation. You need to see and read both...

VALUABLE RESOURCES The Serviced Accommodation Property Podcast https://propertysoldier.co.uk/ Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T Kiyosaki Serviced Accommodation Success by Kevin Poneskis   ABOUT THE HOST Your host Kevin Poneskis enjoys public speaking, travelling, exercising, and keeping fit. He also enjoys working with a charity called STOLL which provides accommodation and training for homeless veterans.   Kevin was in the British Army serving 24 years, mostly in a Commando unit, and...

In this episode, Kevin explains why converting a guest house into self-catering accommodation is so lucrative. He shares details of how anyone that is interested in running an SA business can use this model.   Including in-depth tips that will help you to get past typical hurdles and not make common mistakes. For example, why macerating toilets are not a good idea for this type of project and how to choose a surveyor that will provide the valuation you need. He also covers finance,...

In this episode, Kevin speaks to Alan Bond, a former Royal Navy Engineer Officer who now works as a Maritime Design Consultant whilst simultaneously running a successful SA property business in Bath, UK.   Alan explains how Progressive SA training enabled him to legally reduce the firm´s tax bill by tens of thousands. They also discuss using SSAS pensions to build equity, which can be leveraged for future purchases.   KEY TAKEAWAYS If you treat the business like a hobby, it will reward...

In this episode, Kevin highlights the two main hurdles SA start-ups face. He briefly explains the strategies you can use to overcome these issues so that you can secure direct bookings and avoid having to pay commission.   Kevin then shares details of his Serviced Accommodation Boom Success Workshop, where you can learn, in detail, how to implement these strategies. As well as how you can use his established UK-wide SA company as a springboard for your own SA business launch.   KEY...

A friendly and open chat about the journey of Scotty Hodson going from start-up to scale-up within eco-SA.   KEY TAKEAWAYS For 2 years, Scott could only dedicate 90 mins a day to building his property business. Improve yourself and become more efficient. A 1% improvement per day is enough. Don´t let cynicism hold you back. Don´t rest on your laurels and work with just one agent. Find more to grow faster. Keep on building new relationships and feed the ones you already have. Niche down. It...

In this podcast episode, Kevin speaks to Jehan Anis a chartered accountant and tax advisor who used to rent out properties he owned to tenants. Until that is he completed the Serviced Accommodation intensive course and the Mastermind. Soon after which he ended up setting up a portfolio of 15 SAs in under a year.   He explains why he now also sources SA properties for others. Including investors and high tax bracket earners. In the podcast, he shares details of the potential tax benefits of...

In this podcast episode, Kevin shares a mentoring call with Martin who already owns a serviced accommodation business. They discuss why transferring a sole trader-owned property to an existing SA company is not always the best approach. As well as talking through how financing options differ, depending on the ownership model.   They also discuss the pros and cons of creating your own SA management company. Kevin explains step-by-step how to track down and hire a good management company....

In this podcast episode, Kevin speaks to Ray McLennan of Raising Angel Finance. Ray has a lot of high-worth individuals on his books who are looking for investment opportunities. Including those property-related opportunities. He has also taught more than 1000 people how to pitch successfully.   Over the years, he has seen every kind of pitch there is from people looking to fund start-ups, scale-ups, University spin-offs, and property developments. So, he really knows what it takes to...

In this podcast episode, Kevin talks through some of the recent issues he and his SA mentees have been experiencing. He shares details of problems that have arisen with estate agents, local planning authorities, etc. Providing practical advice that can be used to overcome each objection/issue.   Kevin covers the difference between SA, guesthouses, and HMOs. As well as explaining, in detail, when you need to apply for “material change of use” and when you don´t. Wrapping things up by...

In this podcast episode, Kevin explains why the main reason that people don't create life changing recurring income from property is not a lack of education, it is actually a lack of motivation to succeed. Yes, property investment education is important, because you don't know what you don't know, but even with that education some people do not go ahead and implement it! The people who implement it are the ones who want it the most because they have discovered their why!   This episode will...

In this podcast, Kevin speaks to Darren Jamieson of Engage Web. For over 20 years, Darren has been helping people to sell more using the internet. He shares several highly effective ways to use social media and your website to increase sales and keep your properties occupied. Including how to create customer avatars, and the best way to gain a better understanding of what your clients want.    Darren covers Facebook marketing in some detail in this podcast as well as sharing general social...