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
319 episodes
North West Buy-to-Let 2026: On the Ground in Rawtenstall, Darwen and Burnley
#318On Tuesday the 28th of July, I spent the day with Darren McNeill from our sponsors FMP
Is Your HMO Managing Agent Actually Doing the Job? Here's How to Check
#317If you own an HMO in the UK and you're managing it from abroad, this episode is for you.Today's guest is Mithila from
Section 24 Explained: Why UK Landlords Are Paying Tax on Profits They Never Made
#316Once a month, Simon Misiewicz from Optimise Accountants joins us to tackle a ...
Why Your UK Leasehold Flat Could Be Unsellable: The Cladding Crisis Explained
#215Hello there.Can you imagine going to refinance your UK property and the lender's surveyor comes back with a zero valuation?That is the reality for owners of an estimated 258,000 leasehold flats across the UK logged with...
Expat Property Finance: UK Mortgage Rates, Bridging AVMs and Stamp Duty Changes
#314UK mortgage rates are rising even as the Bank of England holds. Bridging lenders are embracing automated valuations. And a potential overhaul of stamp duty and council tax is being discussed at government leve...
Why Property Investors Repeat the Same Mistakes: The Psychology Behind Your Patterns | Bahdar Shokar
#313If you're tempted to skip this one because it sounds like it's not for you — that instinct is probably worth examining. It's exactly what Bha...
Don't Be the Monkey: Auction Bidding Psychology and UK Property Market Update
#312Once a month, auction specialist Jay Howard from Hammered Auctions joins us to report from the front line of...
Finding Builders You Can Trust From Abroad: Tony Walker
#311Someone in the Expat Property Story network recently shared a scary story. A remote investor had a camera set up on site so they could check progress from abroad. The builder knew exactly where the camera wa...
How to Spot the Next UK Property Hotspot: The Accrington Regeneration Story
#310Here's a question worth sitting with: how do you find the next UK property hotspot before everyone else has already found it? Not by following property magazines. Not by watching what's trending on Rightmove. The a...
EPC Changes 2026: Why 67% of UK Landlords Aren't Ready
#309EPC rules for UK landlords are changing from October 2026 — and a recent Nationwide report found that 67% of landlords have no idea it's coming.This episode is here to make sure you're not in that 67%.Energy Performanc...
"Non-Resident Landlord Scheme UK: Are You Paying Too Much Tax?"
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Down Valuations UK: What Really Happens Behind the Scenes
#307Picture the scene. It's a Tuesday morning in Hong Kong. March 2023. I'm checking emails and there's one with the subject line: Valuation report attached.My stomach churns — exactly like A-level results day.We'...
UK Mortgage Rates 2026: Why Swap Rates Say One Thing, Lenders Do Another
#306Episode 306 — UK Mortgage Rates 2026: Why Swap Rates Say One Thing, Lenders Do Another (Mortgage Monday with Shaz Ahmed)UK mortgage rates are sending mixed signals in 2026 — and if you're investing in UK property from ...
UK Property Market 2026: Is Now the Time to Buy? (Economist James Sproule)
#305Is now a good time to buy UK property, or should you wait?It's the question every overseas investor is asking in 2026 — and this week I put it to James Sproule, a former senior economic advisor at 10 Downing Street who now lea...
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 of Elan Property Finance (better known as
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...