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.
Expat Property Story
Why This Yacht Captain Invests in Affordable UK Property from Overseas
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Do 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 boat as you, but he’s more than likely in a boat right now.
Stefhan Malherbe is a South African yacht captain with over 20 years at sea and a passion for UK property.
He started investing in South Africa, then bought duplexes in Florida and buy‑to‑let houses in the UK.
In this episode, Stefhan reveals why he prefers to invest in sub 100K UK Buy-to-Let property.
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We discuss:
- Investing in UK Property from Overseas: Common Concerns
- Stefan Malherbe Shares His Expat Property Journey
- From South Africa to South London: Early Career Moves
- Buying and Selling South African Real Estate: Key Lessons
- Impact of Currency Fluctuations on Property Investments
- Challenges of Investing in Weak Currencies vs UK Property
- Learning Property Strategies From US Real Estate Seminars
- Small Multifamily Property Investing Explained
- Buying a Mobile Home Park: High Return Property Strategy
- Management Challenges With Mobile Home Parks vs UK Properties
- Transitioning to UK Property Investment: Timeline and Milestones
- Buying Residential Property in Guildford, UK
- UK Property Refurbishment: Adding Value and Equity
- Using Cash-Out Refinance to Fund Buy-to-Let Properties
- Outsourcing UK Property Sourcing for Efficient Scale
- Comparing North vs South: UK Property Yields and Price
- Problems Faced: Tenant Eviction in UK Property
- Importance of Rent Guarantee Insurance for UK Landlords
- Conveyancing Challenges for Overseas UK Property Buyers
- Building a UK Property Portfolio Remotely and Effectively
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