Unlock Expat Property - The Podcast

In this week's episode Jonathan is on the other side of the microphone when he appeared on Steve Cowgill's Expat Property Podcast. 

Jonathan shares how a mindset shift helped him to kickstart his own UK property portfolio while working full-time in Saudi Arabia. 

He explains how he first became an expat, how it took him nearly 10 years to finally take the plunge and invest in UK property and shares the twists and turns whic...

In this week's episode, Jonathan is joined by Rob Peters of Simple Fast Mortgage. Rob is an expert specialist mortgage advisor with a background in financial advice and wealth management. 

As a result, Rob and Simple Fast Mortgage offer investors a strategic outlook on the best fit mortgage products available to both UK residents and international investors. 

Rob shares some fantastic insights into the world of mortgages, highli...

In this week's episode of Unlock Expat Property - The Podcast, Jonathan is joined by Arjun Kumar of Taxd. Arjun and his company provide a seamless, user-friendly experience for filing your self-assessment and limited company tax returns without incurring the high fees usually associated with accountants. 

Taxd is a simple, easy to use platform which has supported first-time and seasoned investors alike in making the tedious tas...

In this week's episode Jonathan explores the biggest decision every property investor must make - should you invest in houses or apartments? 

Whether you're just getting started or expanding your portfolio from abroad, the choice between houses and flats can dramatically shape your cash flow, growth potential and long-term success. 

Jonathan will break down the key differences between house and apartments, capital growth ve...

In this week's episode, Jonathan will dive into how taking action can unlock your expat property potential. 

Are you exploring the world of property but haven't taken that first step? Perhaps you want to ensure you have full knowledge and information before taking the leap? Or maybe you are fearful of making costly mistakes.

In this episode, Jonathan shares tips and insights into how you can take action to start your proper...

In this episode of Unlock Expat Property - The Podcast, we explore the top 10 benefits that make UK property one of the most powerful wealth-building tools - especially for expats looking to generate passive income and long-term security. 

From strong capital growth and consistent rental income, to leveraging mortgages, tax efficiency and building generational wealth, Jonathan breaks down exactly why UK property continues to outperf...

In this week's episode Jonathan is joined by Sam Crabtree of API Global. 

Sam is an expat himself, having lived in Dubai for the last 3 years and previously in Sydney, Australia. During this week's show, Sam talks about the vast benefits of investing in new build and off plan property in the UK. 

He shares valuable insights on why expats should be investing in new build property, how to get started and the full support whic...

Getting a mortgage as an expat doesn't have to be complicated - if you know the steps. 

In this week's episode, Jonathan breaks down the full expat mortgage journey: from utilizing the expertise of brokers, securing your decision in principle, handling valuations, and preparing your documents. 

Jonathan also shares his own real-life experiences in the mortgage process and provides some useful tips and insights to avoid comm...

Are new builds really over-priced? Do you need to put in large deposits? Are they more risky than investing in existing property stock? 

In this week's episode, Jonathan pulls back the curtain on 10 of the most common myths surrounding new build property investing. 

As an expat investor, it's easy to get caught up in the online noise, marketing hype, and outdated assumptions. But today, we cut through the confusion and give...

In this week's episode Jonathan shares his insights on the sudden and serious turbulence in the global stock markets. 

Why have markets tumbled? US President Donald Trump.

With Trump announcing the implementation of his sweeping trade tariffs the global stock market didn't react well - in fact, significant crashes were experienced across all market indices. 

Jonathan explores what the new Trump tariffs are and why they’re ca...

In this week’s episode, Jonathan pulls back the curtain on the launch of his very first HMO investment—an exciting milestone in his property journey. 

He takes you through the entire process from the very beginning, starting with how he identified the right investment strategy while living thousands of miles away, all the way through to financing the deal, managing the refurbishment remotely, and planning for long-term scalability.

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In the final episode of our jargon-busting mini-series, I'll be rounding off my jargon busting mini-series. 

If you’ve ever found yourself confused by terms like AST, EPC, or Section 21, you’re not alone. 

Property management in the U.K. comes with a whole language of its own, and if you don’t speak it fluently yet, don’t worry – I’m going to break it all down for you. 

Don't get caught out by burying your head in the sand a...

In the second part of this mini-series, Jonathan unlocks key jargon and terminology associated with the financial aspects of purchasing UK property. 

If you find yourself at a loss when hearing terms such as rental yield, equity and leverage then fear not as this episode will be busting that jargon and providing you with easy to understand explanations and how they impact your property investing journey. 

Understanding the potential ...

In this mini-series, I will unlock some of the key jargon terminology you will encounter when exploring investing in UK property. 

Unfortunately, the world of property investing is packed with, frankly, unnecessary jargon or technical terminology which can be intimidating for new investors and even seasoned investors. 

Terms such as Equity, LTV, Stamp Duty, Freehold and Leasehold can lead to potential new investors deciding not to ki...

From Manchester to Oman to creating the ecosystem that is Expat Property People - Jonathan is joined in this week's episode by Steve Cowgill, an inspiration in the world of expat property investing. 

Steve is a seasoned expat investor, a fellow podcast host and the founder of the ecosystem that is Expat Property People. 

Based in Oman for the past 10 years, he has built up a property portfolio consisting of standard buy to let p...

In this week's episode Jonathan is joined by Rachel Wellbelove, an expat property portfolio investor based in Bahrain. 

Rachel shares her journey from owning her own logistics business in the UK to taking the plunge to relocate to Bahrain after the unexpected twist we all faced - COVID which prompted a change in her initial plans. 

After relocating to Bahrain Rachel set up her own property investing business with an emphasis on ...

In this week's episode, Jonathan shares insights as to why every expat should be investing in UK property. 

From the benefits of investing in UK property compared to stocks and shares to generating passive income, Jonathan will share his thoughts on why property is one of the best wealth building assets. 

He'll also explain the unique advantages that expats have when investing and how you can use property to secure financia...

In this week's episode Jonathan will share insights on how you can unlock the power of using lettings or management agents to streamline your portfolio responsibilities and take advantage of outsourcing tasks and actions which can sap your valuable time.

He'll explain what lettings and management agents are, the various services they can provide, how property investors use them to buy back their time and how to ensure that...

In this week's episode, Jonathan takes you through the step-by-step process of purchasing your first investment property. 

From choosing the right location and property type to analysing deals and financing your purchase. 

By the end of this episode you'll have a clear roadmap to successfully buy your first buy-to-let property and start building your property portfolio with confidence. 

Download this week's episode now....