The propertyCEO Podcast

Insurance: What You REALLY Need To Know (PCEO410)

“Getting the inside track on property insurance…” Insurance is a necessary part of everyday life, and property is no different. Whether you’re a developer or a landlord, insurance is an essential ingredient in your business, and it’s one that you need to know you can rely on should the worst happen. Unfortunately, it’s also one of a thousand different things that property people have to worry about, and as a result it can sometimes become something of an afterthought. Today we welcome Heather Gatrell from commercial insurance broker HGI [https://hgi-insurance.co.uk/] to the studio to tell us about the common challenges that face property people when it comes to insurance, and how having a good broker on your side can help ensure that you not only have the protection you need, but also the benefit of a guiding hand in the event of a claim. We also learn that one of the co-presenters has a secret passion for studying insurance documentation (but only the pictures). The propertyCEO Podcast gives you an inside track in the world of property for investors and developers, both new and experienced. Your two hugely experienced hosts discuss a wide range of subjects, while usually managing to disagree about something. A highly relevant yet often irreverent look at the world of property from many different perspectives, the propertyCEO Podcast is your one stop shop for tips, anecdotes, and highly useable property and business information. Please note that the ideas and information given in this podcast are provided for general information only and do not constitute advice. You should always seek the guidance of a suitably qualified insurance professional before taking any actions regarding your own insurance cover, so that a solution can be tailored to your individual circumstances. For more propertyCEO stuff, follow us on Facebook @propertyceotraining [https://www.facebook.com/propertyceotraining/] and on Twitter @ Property_CEO [https://twitter.com/Property_CEO], or go to our website propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/]. If you like what you’ve heard please subscribe so we can send you a completely pain-free alert each time the latest episode becomes available. Hosts: Ian Child and Ritchie Clapson propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/] To contact HGI please visit their website [https://hgi-insurance.co.uk/] or call 02380 697111     This podcast recording is governed by our terms and conditions which can be found at https://propertyceo.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/  By downloading this episode of the podcast you are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. © Equeum Limited

Financial Freedom (And Where To Find It) (PCEO409)

“What does it mean and how can we get it?” Financial Freedom is a phrase that we hear very often these days and it’s no wonder; for most people the thought of being financially free sounds truly aspirational. But what exactly does to be financially free actually mean and, even if you know what it means to you, how can you get there? In this episode Ian and Ritchie look at why financial freedom means different things to different people. They also touch on the exciting world of passive income before giving us some thoughts as to how we might want to plot our journey to becoming financially free ourselves. We also get reminded that careless test-driving causes nausea whilst the careless consumption of pastries can give you the dreaded ‘brown stripe’. The propertyCEO Podcast gives you an inside track in the world of property for investors and developers, both new and experienced. Your two hugely experienced hosts discuss a wide range of subjects, while usually managing to disagree about something. A highly relevant yet often irreverent look at the world of property from many different perspectives, the propertyCEO Podcast is your one stop shop for tips, anecdotes, and highly useable property and business information. For more propertyCEO stuff, follow us on Facebook @propertyceotraining [https://www.facebook.com/propertyceotraining/] and on Twitter @ Property_CEO [https://twitter.com/Property_CEO], or go to our website propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/]. If you like what you’ve heard please subscribe so we can send you a completely pain-free alert each time the latest episode becomes available. Hosts: Ian Child and Ritchie Clapson   propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/]       This podcast recording is governed by our terms and conditions which can be found at https://propertyceo.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/  By downloading this episode of the podcast you are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. © Equeum Limited

Try A Little Tendering (PCEO408)

“How to compare apples and apples…” Putting your projects out to tender is a critical part of the development process, however it can be fraught with difficulty. Who should you ask to quote and how many contractors should you ask? And what exactly should you be asking for? One of the key problems that developers encounter is that they either get too few quotes or the quotes they get range from the sublime to the ridiculous. In some cases, it’s as if they’re quoting for a completely different job! So how can you make sure that your shortlisted contractors are quoting apples and apples, and give you a fighting chance of picking the best one? In this episode Ritchie dives into the tendering process, highlighting some key tips not only for selecting the right contractor, but how you can make sure that the quotes you get back are detailed enough for you to be able to compare quotes properly. We also hear a debate on some practical considerations regarding the redesign of the propertyCEO training suite plus we discover that for some people, carpet swatches can be a source of embarrassment and confusion. The propertyCEO Podcast gives you an inside track in the world of property for investors and developers, both new and experienced. Your two hugely experienced hosts discuss a wide range of subjects, while usually managing to disagree about something. A highly relevant yet often irreverent look at the world of property from many different perspectives, the propertyCEO Podcast is your one stop shop for tips, anecdotes, and highly useable property and business information. For more propertyCEO stuff, follow us on Facebook @propertyceotraining [https://www.facebook.com/propertyceotraining/] and on Twitter @ Property_CEO [https://twitter.com/Property_CEO], or go to our website propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/]. If you like what you’ve heard please subscribe so we can send you a completely pain-free alert each time the latest episode becomes available. Hosts: Ian Child and Ritchie Clapson   propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/]   This podcast recording is governed by our terms and conditions which can be found at https://propertyceo.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/  By downloading this episode of the podcast you are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. © Equeum Limited

Planning Permission vs Permitted Development (PCEO407)

“Getting control of your development…” There are lots of scary planning stories out there. People who buy a building or plot of land with the intention of starting a development only to find that the project gets refused by the planners or gets stuck in a seemingly endless planning approval process. And all the while the clock is ticking and the finance costs ramp up; it can be a frustrating and expensive place to find yourself, and one as a developer you want to avoid at all costs. Enter Permitted Development rights, a process introduced by the government to speed up the planning process and to make it easier and quicker to get development projects underway. In this episode Ritchie takes us through the key issues that can come into play when going down the traditional development route, and the numerous advantages that Permitted Development rights offer both new and existing developers. There’s also some frankly lame fishing excuses from one of the team whilst the other kicks out an old and trusted friend in favour of a younger, more glamorous looking model. The propertyCEO Podcast gives you an inside track in the world of property for investors and developers, both new and experienced. Your two hugely experienced hosts discuss a wide range of subjects, while usually managing to disagree about something. A highly relevant yet often irreverent look at the world of property from many different perspectives, the propertyCEO Podcast is your one stop shop for tips, anecdotes, and highly useable property and business information. For more propertyCEO stuff, follow us on Facebook @propertyceotraining [https://www.facebook.com/propertyceotraining/] and on Twitter @ Property_CEO [https://twitter.com/Property_CEO], or go to our website propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/]. If you like what you’ve heard please subscribe so we can send you a completely pain-free alert each time the latest episode becomes available. Hosts: Ian Child and Ritchie Clapson propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/]     This podcast recording is governed by our terms and conditions which can be found at https://propertyceo.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/  By downloading this episode of the podcast you are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. © Equeum Limited

Nailing Your Personal Brand (PCEO406)

“Everything counts…” Personal branding is critical in the world of property, no matter which part of the market you’re involved in. Whether you’re buying to rent, developing property, sourcing or doing rent-to-rent, you need people to see you as a credible person with a credible business. The problem comes when people limit their branding efforts to things like their business card and their website – the reality is that there is a lot more you need to do to get your branding on point. However help is at hand – in this episode Ian gives us 5 guiding principles on personal branding, plus you also get to do some homework – what’s not to like! We also find out what happens when Diego the ginger cow meets Ritchie the Lycra-clad blur. The propertyCEO Podcast gives you an inside track in the world of property for investors and developers, both new and experienced. Your two hugely experienced hosts discuss a wide range of subjects, while usually managing to disagree about something. A highly relevant yet often irreverent look at the world of property from many different perspectives, the propertyCEO Podcast is your one stop shop for tips, anecdotes, and highly useable property and business information. For more propertyCEO stuff, follow us on Facebook @propertyceotraining [https://www.facebook.com/propertyceotraining/] and on Twitter @ Property_CEO [https://twitter.com/Property_CEO], or go to our website propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/]. If you like what you’ve heard please subscribe so we can send you a completely pain-free alert each time the latest episode becomes available. Hosts: Ian Child and Ritchie Clapson   propertyceo.co.uk [https://propertyceo.co.uk/]   This podcast recording is governed by our terms and conditions which can be found at https://propertyceo.co.uk/terms-and-conditions/  By downloading this episode of the podcast you are deemed to have accepted these terms and conditions. © Equeum Limited