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.
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What No One Tells You About Scottish Property
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Imagine a world where almost nothing is leasehold.
Where one missing toilet can change how a whole deal is valued
And where pre-auction bargains are the norm
In this episode, I talk to Scottish investor and auctioneer Luis Guarín of Prime Property Auctions about:
- How the Scottish market really works,
- Why home reports can be both a blessing and a problem
- How traders are making serious money under the tax threshold
If you invest in the UK, you need to understand Scotland.
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We discuss:
- Scottish Market: Key Differences from UK Property Scene
- Leasehold vs. Freehold: Why Scotland Stands Out
- Articles of Roup: Unique Scottish Property Auction Contracts
- Home Reports: Compulsory for Scottish Property Sales
- How To Avoid Home Reports in Scotland
- Impact of Home Reports on UK Property Valuations
- Trading Property Below Stamp Duty Threshold in Scotland
- Fast-Track Selling Process for UK Property Auctions
- Timed Online Auctions vs. Live Auctions in UK Property
- Pre-Auction Offers: Securing UK Property Bargains Early
- Guide Price Strategies for UK Property Auctions
- Role of Factors in Scottish Freehold Flats
- Navigating Factoring Companies in UK Property Investments
- Motivated Sellers: How to Spot Them in Auctions
- Landlord Challenges in Scottish UK Property Market
- Exit Trends for Small UK Property Landlords
- Rise of Large Portfolio Investors in Scottish Property
- Sourcing Property Deals and Referral Fees Explained
- SNP Policies: Tenant First Refusal in UK Property Sales
- Stamp Duty and LBTT: Comparing UK and Scottish Property Taxes
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