Milesh Lakhani Property

Milesh Lakhani Property Strategic Property Advisor helping investors make smarter property and business decisions.

18/06/2026

I’ve been seeing a lot of deal breakdowns online recently…

Purchase price ✅

Stamp duty ✅

Legal fees ✅

Refurb costs ✅

But one big cost is missing.

**Finance.**

And it’s not a small line item.

In some cases, it can be 10–15%+ of the deal.

That’s the difference between profit… and no deal at all.

Bridging costs.

Arrangement fees.

Exit fees.

Interest roll-ups.

Ignore these, and the numbers lie.

The deal looks great on paper… until it isn’t.

The investors who last in this game don’t just look at headline figures.

They understand the true cost of doing the deal.

Because if you don’t account for finance properly…

You’re not analysing a deal.

You’re guessing.

Tomorrow, the Bank of England announces its latest interest rate decision.Most economists expect rates to remain unchang...
17/06/2026

Tomorrow, the Bank of England announces its latest interest rate decision.

Most economists expect rates to remain unchanged.

But for me, the more interesting question is:

What happens next?

The property market has spent the last few years adjusting to higher borrowing costs.

Buyers have adapted.

Investors have adapted.

Developers have adapted.

Now the focus is shifting from where rates are today to where they might be heading.

Will inflation prove stubborn enough to keep rates higher for longer?

Or will weaker economic growth lead to further cuts later this year?

The reality is that nobody knows for certain.

That's why successful investors don't build their strategy around predicting the next rate decision.

They build strategies that can perform across a range of scenarios.

My expectation tomorrow?

A hold.

But I'm far more interested in what the Bank says about the months ahead.

What's your prediction?

And perhaps more importantly...

Where do you think rates will be by Christmas?

16/06/2026

Understanding Return on Investment (ROI) is crucial. 10 years ago, a 25%+ ROI was common. This means your initial investment could be returned in just 4 years. Know what your money is earning.

15/06/2026

Imagine selling your lifelong home to invest the capital and permanently rent. It's a radical idea challenging the traditional dream of ownership. This discussion unpacks the complex pros and cons of ditching the house for financial freedom.

14/06/2026

Time, money, and what you truly want. Asking these three key questions unlocks your path and determines your direction. What are you waiting for?

12/06/2026

Got hit with an astronomical quote for plastering work, initially quoted over the phone. Had to get it checked out. Arranged for three plasterers to give quotes in person, and the actual figure was a fraction of the initial estimate!

After more than 20 years in property, people sometimes ask me what I still get from attending networking events.It’s a f...
12/06/2026

After more than 20 years in property, people sometimes ask me what I still get from attending networking events.

It’s a fair question.

I don’t go looking for a magic strategy.

I don’t expect one conversation to change everything.

And I certainly don’t believe experience means you’ve got it all figured out.

In fact, the longer I’ve been in business, the more I’ve come to appreciate the value of good conversations.

Not because they always give you new answers.

But because they often help you see familiar challenges from a different perspective.

That’s one of the reasons I care so much about building The Property Edge.

There is no shortage of information in property.

Podcasts.
YouTube.
Social media.
Newsletters.

Knowledge is everywhere.

What is much harder to find is perspective.

The opportunity to sit in a room with thoughtful people, share experiences, challenge assumptions and learn from each other’s journeys.

Last night was another reminder of that.

Thank you to everyone who came along, contributed to the discussions and helped create such a positive atmosphere.

Looking forward to the next one.

networking thepropertyedge

11/06/2026

Everyone talks about “the rental market” as if it’s one thing.

It isn’t.

The latest figures show London rents rising by 5.6% year-on-year.

The North East is up 3.9%.

Yorkshire & Humber is up 3.2%.

But some regions are already seeing rents fall.

That’s why successful investors don’t just follow national headlines.

They understand their local market.

Property has always been local.

The same applies to rents.

Which region do you think will see the strongest rental growth over the next year?

10/06/2026

Property courses get a lot of mixed opinions…

And I understand why.

I’ve done a number of them myself, and they’ve been valuable.

But that was at a time when information wasn’t as accessible as it is now.

Today, you can learn a lot online… often for free or at a much lower cost.

So the real question isn’t “are courses good or bad?”

It’s **what works for you**.

If you’re short on time and want everything structured in one place, a good course can accelerate your learning.

If you’ve got the time and discipline, you can piece it together yourself.

But whichever route you take…

Be careful who you listen to.

Check their track record.

Look at real results.

Read reviews.

Because in property, the quality of the advice you follow matters.

Courses can be useful.

But they’re not a shortcut to replacing good judgement.

09/06/2026

When investing remotely, clear communication from contractors is key. Even a lower price isn't worth it if you foresee issues. Trust your gut and walk away if they can't communicate effectively.

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