Property on Fire
A regular podcast from your host Ian Walmsley. Join him every week for a dynamic podcast with Ian and his guests on how to seize the opportunities out there before others do! You will learn about planning from a developer’s eye, you will benefit and learn together from the mistakes that Ian makes. He is very grateful for the opportunities that he has had and would love to share these with you his listener. Ask questions on any property related subject to ian@propertyonfire.co.uk - he and his highly experienced guests will answer these questions for you. Ian is a third-generation developer who loves planning. But he is also a bit of a geek! His companies include Leading Homes - residential development around the UK; Cool Homes - working with and developing for local authorities and housing associations to provide quality affordable homes; The Land Company - sourcing and selling land opportunities around the UK; Planning Geek - probably one of the largest planning websites in the world*; Travel Geek - all this travel related for entrepreneurs and others looking to travel well for less. Ian would like to think he is also a gadget geek - but his wife, Sheryl, prefers the title 'Gadget Twat' - no idea why?! You will discover that Ian is happy to be real to everyone who listens - you will get honesty and not just the corporate nonsense that some will put out in order to persuade you to buy their services. What you see is what you get! Subscribe today to Property on Fire and come on the journey that is unfolding...... Property on Fire - https://PropertyonFire.co.uk Ian Walmsley - https://IanWalmsley.com Leading Homes - https://LeadingHomes.co.uk Planning Geek - "https://PlanningGeek.co.uk Planning Geek Facebook Group - https://facebook.com/groups/PlanningGeek
Episodes
As usual, Ian had a lot of Questions land at his desk in the week. This week he answer's one that he's been asked frequently: What are you restricted to on an article 4?
Ian touches on how you can travel with very little cost, you don't need to break the bank to have a quality holiday
More ways to travel for less: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelGeek/
Hype is taking over the UK at the moment in the form of these '...
Ian's on a cruise, so during this episode we join him on board the Celebrity Reflection in Mexico.
As well as being a "Planning Geek", Ian's a "Travel Geek", where he helps you travel for less, instead of breaking the bank every time you go away!
He had many questions land at his desk as usual. This week, Tim asks if he's planning for 2 adjoining properties, and wants to complete it in 2 separate phase...
Welcome back to Property on Fire—Happy New Year from Ian and the team.
Ian's actually in Naples, Florida and this is a fitting episode for him to introduce another of his ventures: Travel Geek! If you like the idea of executive travel on a surprisingly low budget, you're going to love this segment of the show. To find out more about Travel Geek, please join the Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TravelGee...
Welcome back to Property on Fire—We hope you've had a fantastic Christmas!
Ian reflects back on 2022 and looks to next year - He has some big plans for the future! For Ian it's been a fantastic year of property investing, and he's excited for many more!
Goals are crucial to pushing yourself forward, so Ian discusses some objectives - he doesn't particularly like New Years Resolutions because you can start working tow...
Planning Reform news has popped up! Back benchers have been seeking to ban mandatory housing targets in England, as there aren't enough houses being built in the UK right now and Ian thinks there should be something done about it! This bill does a lot of good, but also could put you in a sticky position.
He also gives some quick updates on Leading Home's sites around the UK, just outlining what's been going on during th...
Welcome to Property on Fire!
Ian has updates on some of Leading Home's sites around the UK! - Ian's bought new land in the last couple of weeks and shares some details on those sites, he's also had to put a planning application in for another property... And so much more in this episode!
Ian's Rant Returns - Today Ian discusses his hatred of fog lights. He travels up and down the UK for properties and cannot STAND whe...
Welcome to Property on Fire!
You might think, why should I listen to an episode on HMOs (Houses of Multiple Occupancy)? I don't own one! But HMOs impact every part of the property market, listen in to hear some thoughts on why Ian thinks HMOs are crucial to property investors.
Welcome Daryn Brewer on the show today! HMOs were recently being asked for council tax per every single bedroom. This would mean whoever's living there...
Welcome to Property on Fire!
Ian has updates on some of Leading Home's sites! A riverside Property in cornwall he's had to wait 2 YEARS to close a deal on is finally starting to become accessible to him and at another site in Devon there have been issues getting funding from the bank, so he's turned to investors!
HMO owners rejoice! Some good news has been thrown your way, Ian has some news that'll make you jump for j...
Welcome to Property on Fire... The GRAND return!
Ian's Rant is back once again - This week Ian's bugged by people taking use classes given out by apps as the indisputable fact and explains how they really SHOULD be used.
As usual, Ian has some updates on some of his sites, including some news on a 20 apartment property in Cornwall that he's going to have to install a bat house next to! He's also on his way to complete...
Welcome to Property on Fire, Episode 26.... It's a HOT ONE!
On this show, you'll hear about Ian's updates to the Planning Geek website - He's always ensuring the info and legalisation is correct. One of the articles he refers to concerns pressures from the "Generation Rent" activist group for Airbnb and SA owners to be taxed. Check here for the full article: https://www.planninggeek.co.uk/2022/generation-...
Welcome back to Property on Fire!
On this episode, you'll hear a brief update on some of Ian's developments. In South Devon, many of the 22 flats are occupied. The next phase in the development includes turning bungalows into duplex apartments, so there are exciting times ahead.
Toyin Ayandare is today's guest to celebrate International Women's Day. Toyin is an Essex based investor who, in the past few years (in pa...
Welcome to Property on Fire, Episode 24.
On this show, you'll hear about the collapse of JVIP, and the effect the £17million deficit will likely have on investors. Prompted by this news, and the insightful chat with Neil Briggs on the last episode, Ian reminds us of the importance of due diligence... Whether you're researching a potential JV partner, a mentor, or at the start of any other kind of business arrangement, pleas...
Welcome back to Property on Fire!
The British Gas Saga Continues! Ian was mailed 4 cheques for overpayment for 4 of his flats, which sounds wonderful, but each one was for less than a fiver! Listen to the next episode of Property On Fire to hear further developments.
Ian introduces his first guest of the year - Neil Briggs. Neil has been working in the property space for many years, he's a seasoned developer, estate agent, and ...
Welcome to Property on Fire - This is Episode 22. Thank you for the amazing feedback following our return earlier in the week.
On this episode, you'll hear about the lifting of the UK energy cap. In just a few short weeks, prices are set to raise a massive 54% - Ian reminds us of the issues for those running HMO's and SA's, and how they'll be able to pass the extra cost on. He's guestimated an increase of aro...
WELCOME BACK to Property on Fire. Ian's had an extended break, but due to popular demand, the show is back for good!
On this episode, you'll get an update on the Leading Homes developments...and there's great news in South Devon; where the flats are selling like hotcakes! There are only 2 flats remaining from the 22 that were for sale. As you're promised "warts an' all" here, you'll hear all abou...
A big “thank you” to YOU, for making Property on Fire one of the biggest podcasts in the world, after the success of last week's episode, which was all about the new Class MA – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/019-special-new-class-ma-class-e-to-residential-big/id1533958660?i=1000515414429
On this episode, you'll hear a Leading Homes update : The office to resi conversation at Totnes is hotting up. The sale of the p...
Welcome to Property on Fire!
This is a SPECIAL on the new Class MA for 'Use Class E' to Residential which has just been announced. Ian has been through the details with a fine toothed comb, and you'll hear about his findings on this episode.
There's potentially many opportunities for you to take your property business to the next level, so listen carefully!
For more details about the new Class, please see here: http...
Welcome to Property on Fire, on this episode.....
You'll hear a Leading Homes update, and learn from Ian's on the ground experiences. The South Devon development is creeping ever closer to sign off from building control (It's been a "bit of a battle", and taken longer than anticipated). There's more interest than ever by potential buyers, and new buyers are waiting to complete and can't wait to move in t...
Welcome to the Property on Fire UK Budget 2021 special, from a property person's perspective...
Ian offers a comprehensive look at, and analysis of Rishi Sunak's announcements from this afternoon's budget. As mainstream media takes a broad view of the details, on this show, you'll hear it all from the perspective of a property/land investor and developer.
You'll also hear Ian's update from Leading Homes. He...
Welcome to Property on Fire, on this episode.....
Learn about the exciting opportunities that lie ahead for commercial to resi with the new GPDO. Learn what to look for and which types of buildings you should be looking for NOW! A few nuggets on how to look outside the box as well.
You'll hear a Leading Homes update: As the 22-flat site in South Devon awaits building control sign-off, the team have just completed on the land at ...
Popular Podcasts
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
Anna Sale explores the big questions and hard choices that are often left out of polite conversation.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people.
A straightforward look at the day's top news in 20 minutes. Powered by ABC News. Hosted by Brad Mielke.