Episode 69: School Failed You

Episode 75: Rent Controls : Solution or Problem?

Rent control is back in the headlines, but would it actually solve the UK's housing crisis? In this technical episode of The Financial Freedom Podcast, we explore the real impact of rent controls, the lessons the UK can learn from countries around the world, and why increasing housing supply is the key to long-term affordability. We discuss: • The difference between Rent control and Rent stabilisation • Why some countries have succeeded while others have seen rental supply fall • How policy changes influence landlords, tenants, and investors • The unintended consequences of freezing rents • What needs to change to create a healthier, more sustainable rental market Whether you're a landlord, property investor, developer, or simply interested in the future of UK housing, this episode offers a balanced discussion on one of the biggest debates in property today. Watch now on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts Buy The Amazon Best Selling (Search Financial Freedom BDRR on Amazon) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Financial-Freedom-Property-Evolution-Refinance/dp/B0G1K9DKR1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/18gD6Jzp4Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothywitt12?igsh=cXA4bzVxeGJ6YzR5&utm_source=qr For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk

Episode 74 Housing Crisis or Huge Opportunity

Can We Actually Solve the UK Housing Crisis? Everyone talks about building 300,000 homes a year But what if the real solution isn't simply building more? In this technical episode, we explore why the UK continues to fall behind on housing targets and discuss practical ideas that could unlock thousands of new homes. We cover: • Why so many developments no longer stack financially • The untapped potential of converting vacant buildings • How planning, taxation and regulation affect housing supply • Why supporting smaller developers could make a bigger impact than many realise • The changes that could encourage investment and raise housing standards If you're a property investor, developer, or simply interested in the future of UK housing, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on one of the country's biggest challenges. Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. Buy The Amazon Best Selling (Search Financial Freedom BDRR on Amazon) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Financial-Freedom-Property-Evolution-Refinance/dp/B0G1K9DKR1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/18gD6Jzp4Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothywitt12?igsh=cXA4bzVxeGJ6YzR5&utm_source=qr For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk

Episode 73 Avoiding Cowboy Builders

Spot a Cowboy Builder Before They Cost You Everything. As the property developer everything is your fault, set your project up for success because poor systems can turn a good builder into a cowboy builder. They paid £80,000. The builder had done £30,000 of work. No contract. No agreed payment terms. No valuation schedule. And they had absolutely no idea until it was far too late. In this episode, Phil sits down with Tim, 20 years in project management and estimation, for a straight-talking, no-nonsense guide to protecting your UK property development from the ground up. Whether you're converting a commercial unit, running an HMO refurb or managing your first development project, this one could save you thousands. Here's what we cover: Why anyone in the UK can call themselves a builder, and what that means for your project The red flags that reveal a cowboy builder before they even start The steps to take if a builder is already on site and it's going wrong The real difference between good, poor and cowboy performance This isn't theory. This is 20 years of hard-won experience, condensed into one episode. Buy The Amazon Best Selling (Search Financial Freedom BDRR on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/Financial-Freedom-Property-Evolution-Refinance/dp/B0G1K9DKR1/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0 Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/18gD6Jzp4Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothywitt12?igsh=cXA4bzVxeGJ6YzR5&utm_source=qr COME AND MEET US http://www.manchesternorthpin.co.uk use "bygrave" to attend for free! For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk

Episode 72 with Scott Marshall: Beyond The Interest Rate

Deal-Making, Lending & What Really Makes a Project Fundable In this episode of The Financial Freedom Podcast, we sit down with Scott Marshall, CEO and founder of Roma Finance. Because when it comes to property finance, the interest rate is only part of the story. A strong deal isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about the borrower, the story, the asset, and the exit. Scott shares what lenders are really looking for, why trust and transparency matter, and how property investors can structure deals that actually get backed. If you’re building a portfolio, raising finance, or developing property in today’s market, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/18gD6Jzp4Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothywitt12?igsh=cXA4bzVxeGJ6YzR5&utm_source=qr COME AND MEET US http://www.manchesternorthpin.co.uk use "bygrave" to attend for free! For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk

Episode 71 Financial Freedom Podcast Unscripted

New episode of The Financial Freedom Podcast is live , and this one's different. No guest. No script. No pre-planned questions. Just I and Tim getting asked questions we've never talked before,live and answering them honestly. We go into: The one skill that drives every successful business Why a high performer with the wrong values is the worst person to have in your team What's the biggest positive change has been since leaving employment If you're thinking about making a move from job to business, from investor to full-time developer, this episode is for you. Stay connected with us through our social media channels: Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/propertyportfoliobuilding/ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/propertyportfoliobuilding/ Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/propertyportfoliobuildinguk/ YouTube: ⁠⁠youtube.com/@propertyportfoliobuilding/⁠⁠ Websites: ⁠⁠propertyportfoliobuilding.co.uk⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠invest-prop.co.uk⁠⁠ Connect with our hosts: Phil Bygrave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phil-bygrave-8b792421/ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/phil.y.bygrave Get in touch with Tim here: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-witt-77b0275b/⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/share/18gD6Jzp4Y/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timothywitt12?igsh=cXA4bzVxeGJ6YzR5&utm_source=qr COME AND MEET US http://www.manchesternorthpin.co.uk use "bygrave" to attend for free! For all enquiries, please contact us at: ⁠podcast@invest-prop.co.uk