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Flats vs. houses. It's one of the most heated debates in property investing, and for years the consensus has been to avo...
05/06/2026

Flats vs. houses.

It's one of the most heated debates in property investing, and for years the consensus has been to avoid flats.

You can understand why. The cladding crisis made thousands of buildings unmortgageable, COVID sent people running from cities, and service charges shot up well above inflation.

But what if the reasons investors turned against are based on yesterday's problems? ⬇️

👉 Cladding remediation is largely done
👉 Ground rent on new builds has been abolished
👉 Leases now run 900+ years
👉 Many cities across the UK, like Manchester, can't build flats fast enough to meet demand

On top of that, flat prices have lagged behind houses after years of moving together. That gap could mean flats are now undervalued, especially when you factor in that flats often offer higher yields, city centre access, and no exterior maintenance to deal with.

None of this means every flat is a good buy though.

Lease length, ground rent terms, block management, and building safety all need checking.

But writing off a fifth of the entire market based on problems that have largely been resolved? That might be worth a rethink.

Property investing doesn't need to be complicated.We've seen people spend months researching, comparing dozens of areas,...
01/06/2026

Property investing doesn't need to be complicated.
We've seen people spend months researching, comparing dozens of areas, stressing about whether now is the right time.
And we get it - there's a lot of noise out there.

But after 13+ years of doing this, we've found that the investors who build real wealth come back to the same four things every time.

We call it the magic formula ✨
👉 Inflation: Your secret weapon. Your property grows in value while your debt stays the same.
👉 Leverage: Put in a 25% deposit, thanks to your mortgage, benefit from 100% of the growth.
👉 Time: Patience pays. Wealth builds while you wait.
👉 Discount: Buying below market value from motivated sellers, locking in the equity from day one.

That's it.

No secret strategy or perfect timing. Just four ingredients, applied consistently
It's the formula we've stuck to from the start - and it still holds true today.

Fancy putting the formula into action?
Comment "Invest" and we'll take it from there 👇

27/05/2026

What makes Rob D say "yes" to a property investment? 👀

In this clip, he breaks down what he looks for before buying - from capital growth and rental profit, to why he prefers investments that are just easier to own.

Rob D sat down with Georgie Frost and Simon Lambert on the Investing Unlocked podcast to talk property investing in today's market.

Are any of these on your checklist before investing in a property?

Last year, around 40% of landlords made less profit than expected.Not because property underperformed. Because of the ta...
18/05/2026

Last year, around 40% of landlords made less profit than expected.
Not because property underperformed. Because of the tax.

In 2026, how you own a property matters just as much as what you buy.

📌 Stamp duty
Higher for investors than residential buyers, and there's no workaround. Just a cost you need to plan for from day one.
📌 Income tax
Individual landlords can no longer fully deduct mortgage interest, while limited companies still can. That's a big reason most new buy-to-lets are now being bought through companies.
📌 Capital gains tax
Still applies when individuals sell, but through a company, profits fall under corporation tax, which changes how and when you take money out.
📌 Making Tax Digital
Individual landlords earning over £50,000 need to digitally report income to HMRC every quarter. It's not a new tax, but the admin (and penalties) are very real.

That one decision - personal name or limited company - affects your tax at every stage.

Here's a few simple tips to keep more of what you earn:

✏️ Keep clean records and claim every legitimate expense
🔧 Get invoices itemised - repairs are deductible now, improvements reduce your capital gain later
💕 If your partner earns less, consider allocating more income to them
💡 Speak to an accountant before you buy - changing structure later is expensive

We source over £100M worth of property every year.Which means we’ve got very good at spotting what NOT to buy.Here's 7 r...
13/05/2026

We source over £100M worth of property every year.
Which means we’ve got very good at spotting what NOT to buy.

Here's 7 red flags to watch out for 🚩

1. The deal only works on paper
If it only works when everything goes perfectly, it doesn’t work. Always factor in voids, maintenance and realistic rents.

2. The property needs more work than you think
Cracks, damp and mould usually mean bigger problems underneath. Costs can add up fast once work starts.

3. The agent is pushing too hard
If they’re rushing you or avoiding questions, that’s a warning sign. Good deals don’t need pressure.

4. The EPC rating is poor
An E rating can get expensive quickly, and future rules may make it harder to rent.

5. The area is declining
High yields mean nothing if rental demand is low and resale is difficult.

6. Legal issues are lurking
Things like boundary disputes or bad leases become your problem once you buy.

7. You’re stretching your finances
If it wipes out your savings, it’s not a smart investment. You need breathing room.

Sometimes the best investment is the one you walk away from...

You can absolutely use property to make money in the short term. Flips, refurbs... there are plenty of strategies that c...
11/05/2026

You can absolutely use property to make money in the short term. Flips, refurbs... there are plenty of strategies that can generate returns quickly 🛠️ 🏠

But the real magic of property is what happens when you hold it.

⏳ Since 1845, property has outpaced inflation by an average of 1% per year. That's through world wars, recessions, financial crises and everything else the world has thrown at it.

📚 And unlike most investments, you don't need to be an expert to benefit. You just need the right property in the right area, and let time do the heavy lifting.

🧑🧑🧒🧒 That's why we think property is one of the most powerful ways to preserve and grow wealth across generations.

Give it time, and it tends to do most of the work for you.

07/05/2026

It's hard to MAKE money from property...

You need a decent chunk of cash to get started.
It doesn’t pay you like a salary.
And it’s definitely not a quick win.

But it's very good at GROWING money 🌱

It's hard to imagine a better way of protecting and compounding what you already have. Property tends to keep up with (and slightly outpace) inflation, and with leverage, you can accelerate that growth without taking on crazy risk.

That's why the real game isn't earning money FROM property.
It's using property to make the money you earn elsewhere work harder.

Here's how it works:

You save.
You buy your first property.
You reinvest the rental income.
That, combined with your ongoing savings, gets you to your second faster.
Then the third.
Then momentum starts to build.
That’s the snowball.

Once it's big enough, start drawing on your rental income to live off. It might not replace your entire salary, but it could give you the flexibility to go part-time, pursue something new, or simply have a buffer that means you're not totally dependent on your day job.

05/05/2026

You've got mortgage questions, we've got answers 💡

Mortgage Broker, Kelly Rule sat down to answer some of the questions that come up time and time again.

Got another question? Leave it in the comments below 👇

01/05/2026

🔔 The Renters' Rights Act is officially here!

Do you know what's changing? Our team reckon they do... 👀

We put Sam and Tom head-to-head to find out. Play along and see if you can beat them ✍️

Let us know below👇
29/04/2026

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