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Lifetime Mortgages The Strategy Property Owners Need to Understand

Are you sitting on property wealth but unsure how to use it or pass it on efficiently? In this episode, we’re joined by Greg May to break down lifetime mortgages in simple terms and what they are, how they work, and who they’re really for. We explore how property owners can access equity without selling, the impact on inheritance, and why lifetime mortgages are increasingly being used as part of estate planning strategies. We also dive into inheritance tax (IHT), why more families could be affec

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Lifetime Mortgages The Strategy Property Owners Need to Understand
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April 9, 2026

Lifetime Mortgages The Strategy Property Owners Need to Understand

Are you sitting on property wealth but unsure how to use it or pass it on efficiently? In this episode, we’re joined by Greg May to break down lifetime mortgages in simple terms and what they are, how they work, and who they’re really for. We explore how property owners can access equity without selling, the impact on inheritance, and why lifetime mortgages are increasingly being used as part of estate planning strategies. We also dive into inheritance tax (IHT), why more families could be affec
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From Property to Bitcoin Mining The Future of Investing & Energy
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March 27, 2026

From Property to Bitcoin Mining The Future of Investing & Energy

What if your building could generate income, just by using energy differently? In Part 2, we go deeper into the technology side of Bitcoin and explore how it’s starting to intersect with property and energy in ways most investors aren’t even considering yet. Jason shares insights into his business, RenewaBlox, and explains how Bitcoin mining can turn wasted energy into revenue and even heat buildings. In this episode, we cover: How Bitcoin mining actually works (simple explanation) Turning waste
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10 Rental Properties or Bitcoin The Investment Debate Everyone’s Ignoring
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March 26, 2026

10 Rental Properties or Bitcoin The Investment Debate Everyone’s Ignoring

Is property still the best investment, or is something else taking its place? In Part 1 of this conversation, we sit down with Jason, who grew up in a property investing family and has owned rental properties himself, but has since shifted his focus heavily into Bitcoin. We break down the fundamentals of buy-to-let property vs Bitcoin , why some investors are rethinking traditional portfolios, and what’s really driving this shift. In this episode, we cover: Property vs Bitcoin as long-term inves
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Sales Slowing Rents Rising Real Data on Sales, Rents & Risk
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March 12, 2026

Sales Slowing Rents Rising Real Data on Sales, Rents & Risk

What is really happening in the UK property market right now? In this episode, Ian Macbeth and Andy Brown sit down to analyse live sales and lettings data to understand the trends shaping both sides of the market. From the pace of property sales to rising tenant demand in the rental sector, we explore how the wider housing market is evolving and what it means for landlords, investors, and homeowners. Alongside market trends, we also discuss the growing operational risks of managing rental proper
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Who Wins Next The Landlords Who Will Thrive and Those Who Won’t
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Feb. 28, 2026

Who Wins Next The Landlords Who Will Thrive and Those Who Won’t

If Part One explored what’s changed, Part Two asks what happens next. Are smaller landlords being squeezed out, or are they evolving? Where is opportunity still hiding in what many call a challenging market? Have tenant expectations permanently shifted? And if regulation continues tightening, does that strengthen or weaken the sector long term? In this episode, we look forward and identify the traits that will separate landlords who thrive over the next three to five years from those who quietly
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The Great Landlord Reset What Just Changed
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Feb. 28, 2026

The Great Landlord Reset What Just Changed

The private rental sector has entered a new phase and it’s not subtle. With rising mortgage costs, tightening compliance, and the introduction of the Renters' Rights Act 2024 from 1st May including the removal of Section 21 landlords are operating under a completely different set of rules. So what’s actually changed? Are we seeing smarter landlords or simply fewer willing to stay in the game? Has the balance of power shifted? And is property management now more about legal risk than rent collect
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Andy Brown

Director

Andy has been active in estate agency since 2011 and is still as passionate about it now as he was when he first started. Andy lives in Berkshire with his wife, daughter, dog and cat. Dedicated to making the necessary changes within the industry, Andy is on a mission to help people and make sure they receive the correct advice, at the right time. As Avocado's Letting's Director, Andy is the man to talk to if you have any lettings or landlord queries.

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Ian Macbeth

Managing Partner

Ian has over 20 years in property as a business owner, property investor and event speaker. Ian lives with his two beautiful daughters and wife. He is also an ultramarathon runner who once completed a 100 mile race in under 24hrs. Ian has a goal to disrupt estate agency in the UK. He feels the time is right to change the industry for the better before he retires.

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Mike Robson

Managing Partner

Mike has worked as a property investor, advisor, run property management teams, owns an estate agency business and is also a landlord. Mike lives in Berkshire with his lovely wife, son and dog Willow. Mike aims to change how landlords, tenants and letting agents interact. He wants to push out ‘bad’ tenants and landlords from the industry. He is outspoken on the podcast when it comes to protecting the modern day property investor.

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