Are we handing over too much power to machines and robots with all the latest and greatest apps and AI tools?   What if someone could ensure the changes and developments we make, have the person, the human, very much centre of focus?   What if the resident or tenant was thought of first, before any technical changes?   What if the client or property owner or facility manager was put ahead of any app or flashy interface?   What if the engineer or repair man or service provider was...

I've not really got time for property?   Have you heard that before?   Have you maybe even said it yourself before?   Well today's guest in the Property Pros Spotlight is going to put those excuses to shame.   Because once you've heard Steven McKaveney's life and business journey to date, you'll be forgiven for thinking that we've interviewed five guests instead of just one!   A nomad of action, making things happen.   Life, family and work experiences all across the UK and...

Are there 2 words other than "Capital Allowances" that sound more mysterious and complex to property investors?   If there are, we'd like to hear them!   Too difficult to understand, too complex to navigate, and too advanced to waste time investigating.   That's a common reaction to property owners and investors.   But if they could be shown the huge amounts of cash that they're leaving on the table?   That would change things!   Losing out on a ton of money is a much simpler...

There are some words that strike fear in the hearts of property investors. 'Tax' and 'Stamp Duty' are up there with the most terrifying.   And in that world are abbreviations that not only add to the terror but also demonstrate the minefield of complexity that investors have to try and tip-toe their way through safely: SDLT, LBTT, and LTT.   But for every horror there is a haven. And words like 'tax relief' and 'exemptions' help to soothe and comfort.   And for every monster there are...

If a story had a character that was a young man born in Germany, and another young man born in Scotland and living a lot of his life out to sea, it would be a hard task for the author to somehow bring them together in the story.   If you then factor into that storyline a random scenario of the two men standing beside each other in a large group photo, but never having spoken a word to each other, then the story seems to get more unbelievable.   And if you tried to suggest that they would...

Having the courage and determination to build a successful business that can positively impact your life and the lives of the family around you is a noble and worthwhile journey to go on.   But what if you could actually build that business WITH your family?   What if you're a father and son team that can come together and form a solid partnership that can bring different skills and experiences together as the very fuel to spark and drive that business?   Today's guests under the...

Just save every penny and cut back on your costs! We can't afford that! All debt is bad!   What if we've been lied to?   What if the bankers running the show and the politicians making the rules, have all had us running around in the rat race of work and money, using stories that are nothing but illusions?   What if there's another way to look at this whole game of money?   Did you hear about the Financial Advisor who became the Anti Financial Advisor?   Well, you will today. With...

Mention the thought of cutting costs, enhancing operations, and improving sustainability to any Facilities Manager, and they'll have your attention but might be a bit cautious about what can actually be delivered.   That's where today's guest, Shane Brady the COO of SmartWorkPlus, can step in and dazzle them with the impressive trio of hardware, software and reporting that comes with the SmartWorkPlus system.   Hardware that is not only easy on the eye inside any property, not only safely...

In today's show, we sit down with Tom Dylan, a full-time property investor based in Manchester.   We have a great and wide-ranging conversation, covering all manner of topics in and around property, business and life.   A successful property investor in his own right, Tom also set up the Cuppa Property Networking & Investing Group, which meets in person and online on a weekly basis.   And Tom is also a fellow podcaster, with the Cuppa Coffee Property Podcast.   Listen to Tom's...

Take everything you think you know about property auctions - too urgent and unpredictable for the buyer, too much money lost for the seller, too much hassle for an estate agent - and throw it out of the window.   Today's guest, Jamie Cooke, one of the Co-Founders of iamproperty, explains how things can, and are, very different.   The UK's largest residential auction provider, now working with over 6,000 estate agencies, and pioneering the Modern Method of Auction, iamproperty has an...

In today's show we hear from Robin Rivaton, CEO of Stonal, which launched in the UK at the start of the summer following a strong record in France.   Stonal is an AI-powered platform that enables asset owners and managers to make informed decisions based on trustworthy data, helping to preserve and enhance the value of portfolios and ensuring the ongoing liquidity of assets.   The platform provides benefits to asset managers primarily across ESG, data extraction and data quality. Whilst...

Everyone in property today knows about the buzz and the hype of the Furnished Holiday Let / Serviced Accommodation sector.   But what if you were someone who operates ahead of the curves in the market?   What if you were a traditional buy-to-let landlord, who bought a coastal property just to improve its condition, and then decided through the process to give this holiday market stuff a go?   And what if that 1 accidental property then led you to buildling an empire with over 300...

Sadly, the majority of business people and investors set off excitedly on their path to generate income and build wealth, without a proper thought on their end goal.   What is it they want to achieve? How do they want to pass on their wealth and legacy? What will be best for their survivors? And how will it all be planned and protected?   That's where today's guest, Adrian Benjamin from AdrianBFinance steps in to help out. With the mission of: Financially Protecting You, Your Family and...

In today's show, we have a fascinating chat with Jessica Edgerton, Executive Vice President, and Chief Legal Counsel at Leading RE (Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®)...   -----   With offices in London, Chicago and Singapore, Leading RE is a global network of top independent real estate firms, with 550 companies and 136,000 sales associates in over 70 countries. Network members participated in over 1.2 million global transactions last year. LeadingRE supports its members with...

The Commercial Real Estate market is a huge, complex, and at times utterly baffling area.   That can make life very difficult for landlords, portfolio builders, and fund and asset managers alike.   And that's where the likes of NavigatorCRE can help. Not just quality data, but quality connected data, which can lead to the clarity required to be able to make the best decisions.   And today's guest, Will Young, VP EMEA & Corporate Development at NavigatorCRE, is here to explain it all...

In today's show we speak with Marcus Moufarrige, the CEO and Founder of ility.   To take a phrase from ility's website: "Unify your portfolio data and deploy solutions that truly impact profitability, sustainability, and customer satisfaction," that's a plea and a promise that would be hard for any landlord to resist.   And having taken on the massive LGIM (Legal & General Investment Management) as a star client, ility is showing that it's a promise they can deliver on...   >...

In today's show we speak with Niki Fuchs & Simon Eastlake of OSiT (Office Space in Town).   The property world is under constant change, and the office and commercial space is no exception.   And when it comes to staying ahead and setting themselves apart, OSiT certainly grab that mantle happily.   -----   > Hear Niki speak about the revamped direction for the business, which has just completed a £220m acquisition of Brightbay Real Estate Partners' 80% stake in OSiT's UK...

In today's show, we bring a property professional back into the spotlight for the 2nd time, due to the incredible progress and activity he has had since last appearing on the show in January 2022.   That conversation is very deep - covering property, business, health, life and relationships. And that property pro is Taylor McDonald...   -----   > Listen to Taylor explain how his childhood environment could have led to either prison or death, and how his current life in property was...

In today's show, we sit down with a guest who has been on the show before, Paul McFadden. Well known as a public figure, well known as a successful property investor and business owner. But today's topic of conversation was all focused in the area of education... ----- > Listen to Paul share his own story of how education and self-development was the key to his own success, and how he's sharing that key with many others to help their lives... > Hear Paul share his opinions on the...

In today's show, we hear the inspiring story of a young man in the property investment world, who is on fire right now! Sourcing and managing properties on both sides of the Scottish/English border, running refurb teams across multiple projects at a time, and bringing value to sellers and investors not only in the UK but across Europe. And in his mind, this is him only just getting started! Listen in to the remarkable story of the young and fired-up, Kristoffer Dalziel... ----- ...

In today's show we bring another property professional under the glaring beam of our spotlight to hear about their journey.   And today's guest has a journey that is hilarious, varied, interesting and inspiring all at the same time.   It's the personal story of Colette O'Donnell... -------- > Listen to Colette's hilarious story of buying her first buy-to-let when "just going to the shops for a bottle of juice"...   > Hear how Colette's varied careers background has all the clues...

In today's show, we find out all about the huge Business Summit that is coming to Glasgow in June this year. Bringing together a variety of top speakers, including TV personalities from Dragons Den and The Apprentice, the summit will cover all areas of business, spanning across two jam-packed days on the 10th and 11th of June 2023. Starting a business, strategies and tactics, growth and scalability, sales and marketing, social media platforms, investing, credit and funding, leadership,...

We can invest in property, we can run businesses, and we can manage teams. But if WE are not personally on point - healthy, fit, relaxed, rested, and energetic - then none of it will matter and all of it will suffer. That's a wisdom that today's guest, Daniel Raz, not only knows for himself, but is also how he helps many business owners survive and thrive... ----- > Listen to Daniel's far-flung life journey that took him from Israel to China to Canada... > Hear how Daniel's own...

Less stress, more revenue. Sounds like either a dream, a delusion or a deliberate scam, doesn't it?   And yet, that's exactly the promise from today's guest, Simon Severino, author and CEO of Strategy Sprints. The method he developed and tested over a 20 year period, which has seen remarkable growth and scalability in business-to-business companies.   TEDx speaker and global consultant, Simon's method has worked with major players like Google, and he has covered marketing and sales...