Expat Property Portfolio
The Expat Property Podcast is a show for globally-minded expats who want to share stories, ideas, and strategies for building a life and wealth while living abroad.
Hosted by UK property investor Callum Williamson, each episode features candid conversations with fellow expats and industry experts from first-time buyers to seasoned investors. Whether it’s UK property, international real estate, or alternative investments, the focus is on practical insights and personal journeys.
But this podcast is about more than just money. We dive into the real experiences of life overseas: the culture shocks, tough decisions, unexpected wins, and the challenges of starting fresh in a new country. You’ll hear honest stories of transition, resilience, and the realities of expat life.
Whether you're actively investing or just curious to hear from others navigating life abroad, this podcast offers connection, perspective, and a sense of community from people who’ve been there.
From navigating overseas mortgages and tax rules to understanding market trends and building long-term security, it’s not just about property, it’s about creating a lifestyle and legacy on your own terms.
Subscribe now to join the conversation and hear what it really takes to thrive as an expat financially, personally, and everywhere in between.
Expat Property Portfolio
Are We Entering a New UK Property Growth Phase?
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Is the 18-year property cycle about to signal the start of the next UK boom?
In this episode, I break down the 18-year cycle, where it comes from, how its four phases work, and whether it still maps onto real house price data.
We cover:
- The origins of the cycle and how it’s been used historically
- Whether the UK has already had a “silent crash” in real (inflation-adjusted) house prices
- Current price trends and where we might be in the cycle now
- How interest rates and inflation interact with cycle phases
Some believe the 18-year cycle reveals deep market patterns. Others dismiss it. I explore both and explain why long-term fundamentals still matter more than trying to time the perfect entry.
Resources,
👉 Get a free copy of my book, The Expat Property Playbook:
https://www.calwilliamson.com/
Read the Savills research on inflation-adjusted UK house prices here: https://www.savills.co.uk/research_articles/229130/382247-0
Read Average UK home passes £300,000 for first time here: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/feb/06/price-of-average-uk-home-passes-300000-for-first-time-halifax-says#:~:text=The%20average%20cost%20of%20a,was%20recorded%20in%20November%202024.
Read Latest from Bank of England here:
https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/monetary-policy/the-interest-rate-bank-rate