Expat Property Story
Expat Property Story helps expats and overseas investors build and manage UK property portfolios remotely — from buy-to-lets and HMOs to auctions and refurbs.
Each week, John the Expat Property Guy talks to expat investors, agents, and specialists about the practical realities of investing from abroad: financing, tax structuring, remote project management, and deal sourcing.
Monday 'Mini-Sodes' feature Mortgage Updates, Auction Roundups, Tax Tips and Deal Reviews while longer Thursday shows provide everything else you need for UK property success.
With a back catalogue of 300+ episodes, this is THE podcast for anyone building UK property wealth from outside the UK.
Episodes
305 episodes
The Best UK Property Investment in 2026: Flats?
#304UK property auctions are seeing a wave of caution following Keir Starmer's resignation Not to mention uncertainty around Andy Burnham's stance on landlords and stamp duty.But according to auction specialist
Why This Yacht Captain Invests in Affordable UK Property from Overseas
#303Do you struggle with the idea of investing in UK property from overseas because of being hundreds or thousands of miles away? Well in this episode, you can draw inspiration from someone who’s not quite in the same
Buy-to-Lets in Burnley: The Ripple Effect
#302If you're looking to buy UK property from overseas, you might want to consider Burnley.Once a month I’m joined by Darren McNeill f...
An Insider's Guide to Estimating Refurb Costs Remotely
#301When you’re thousands of miles away from your chosen investment patch, and you’re looking for a deal, one of the first things you’re going to have to do is to estimate the cost of bringing the property up to the standard of the value...
Expat Property Story at 300: A Look Back at Our Favourite Podcast Features
#300To celebrate Episode 300 we take you back through some of the features that have fallen by the wayside.Think of it as a nostalgic trip down memory lane for those of you who’ve been here from the start or a way to pique your i...
How to Vet Your UK Property Team
#299Whether you’re thousands of miles away or even just hundreds of miles away, you’re going to need people to help you. So I’ve trawled through the back catalogue to find the best advice on choosing who to work with. <...
London Flats Struggle While Manchester Booms Plus Best Cities for Expats
#298This is our monthly roundup of news affecting UK Property investors.This month's news items:UK House Prices FallingUK house prices have dropped for the third consecutive month, with the Halifax Hous...
What No One Tells You About Scottish Property
#297Imagine a world where almost nothing is leasehold.Where one missing toilet can change how a whole deal is valuedAnd where pre-auction bargains are the normIn this episode, I talk to Scottish investor and auctione...
Expat Mortgage News: Interest Rates, Product Fees, and Lending Insights
#296In this month’s Mortgage Monday, Shaz Ahmed, founder of Elan Property Finance (better known as @Whereshaz), returns for his regular lending update.With interest rates holding steady after the latest Bank of England meeting, S...
The Inside Scoop on Empty Property Bargains
#295Do you get frustrated, spending hour upon hour trawling through property portals ooking for a deal, only to find there’s lots of other investors chasing the same lead?Wouldn’t it be nice if you could find deals that have littl...
Regional Differences and Seasonal Changes in UK Property Auctions
#294This episode is our monthly review of what's going on in the world of UK Property auctions, featuring Jay Howard from <...
How to Get the Best Price When Selling Property at Auction
#293In today’s show, I have an imaginary 3 bed semi I’m looking to sell at auction for profit.Helping me to maximise my gain is Olivia Boulting, also...
61% Capital Gain in Five Years
#292Once a month I’m joined by Darren McNeill from our sponsors FMP to look back at a deal h...
Expat Property Story Trailer 2026
We've released 278 episodes since our last trailer.So it's time for a refresh.We're also starting a YouTube channel to show short video clips from our more recent episodes.Details to follow later.
Making Sense of UK Property Data & Market Cycles with Lucian Cook of Savills
#291Lucian Cook is Head of Residential Research at Savills.In this episode, Lucian demy...
Why UK Landlords are Selling While Hong Kong Buyers Dominate
#290This is our monthly roundup of news affecting UK Property investors.This month's newsBridging Boom: UK Short-Term Finance Sector Rockets to £10 Billion—What’s Driving the Surge?30-Year Gilt Yield...
Your UK Property Power Team
#289Building a UK property portfolio is so easy on paper. But it feels like everything falls apart once people get involved.Project managers, builders, brokers, solicitors, managing agents all conspire t...
Expat Mortgage Rates & UK Lending News
#288This is our monthly look at what's happening in the world of UK property lending and our first featuring Shaz Ahmed of Elan...
Hidden Problems & Opportunities in UK Property Titles
#285Whether you’re buying, selling, or refinancing, knowing your way around title registers can save, or make you thousands. Gerard Davis is a UK property lawyer and Business Development Manager at Talbots Law, speci...
Why UK Property Auction Activity is Increasing
#286The third of our monthly reviews of what's going on in the world of UK Property auctions, featuring Jay Howard from ...
Busting Myths Around Supported Living
#283This episode explores some of the myths around Supported Living and Social Housing. It will help understand what they are, how the leases work, and whether this strategy might fit your portfolio.
51% Capital Growth in Five Years
#284Once a month I’m joined by Darren McNeill from our sponsors FMP to look back at a deal h...
Renters' Rights Act UK: The Key Points
#283Big changes are coming for UK landlords with the Renters Rights Act.No more 'no fault evictions'Stricter rules around rent increases,Serious fines for non-compliance. If you want to avoid costly mista...
UK Property Crash Coming?
#282Is a UK property crash on the horizon? In this episode, we break down alarming predictions from top financial minds such as:Warren BuffetRay DallioMichael Burry (The Big Short)Steve Eisman (The...
Avoid £7,000 Fines: Renters' Rights Act Guidance for UK Landlords
#281Imagine waking up to an email from your managing agent saying, ‘Don’t worry, we’ve handled the Renters' Rights Act for you’… And then discovering that, legally, they can’t handle the one thing that really matters...