2024 Podcast Recap | Key Takeaways & 2025 Property Market Predictions
Release Date: 01/03/2025
Only 17% of Landlords Know This Law Is Coming… Are You One of Them
The Investors Corner
The UK rental market has shifted more in the past 12 months than most landlords realise and the data behind it is eye-opening. In this episode, Andy, Cindy and Ian sit down to break down everything that’s changed over the last year, from stamp duty and the UK budget to the growing impact of the Renters’ Rights Act. We cut through the headlines and focus on what the numbers are actually telling us about risk, opportunity and where the market is heading next. We uncover the fact that 25% of all new lets in the UK are now being agreed through OpenRent, placing a huge proportion of...
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Your Will Isn’t Enough After the Budget - Here’s What Every Landlord Must Fix
The Investors Corner
Welcome back everyone. Today we’re diving into the part of the Budget that barely got any airtime but massively impacts landlords: inheritance, pensions, and long-term planning. From 2027, unused pensions will now be hit with inheritance tax. And from 2031, the freeze on inheritance tax thresholds ends, which sounds good but actually creates a bit of a ticking time bomb for landlords with growing portfolios. So, to make sense of it all, we’ve brought in an estate planner who deals with this stuff every single day. We’ll run through the key Budget changes, bust a load of...
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What the Budget Really Means for Landlord Mortgages - Broker Explains
The Investors Corner
After weeks of confusion, headlines, and half-baked social media takes… what does the 2025 Budget actually mean for landlords and their mortgages? In this episode, we sit down with Tom from Mortgage Tribe to cut through the noise and break down how the Chancellor’s announcements really impact borrowing, affordability, tax planning, and long-term strategy. Frozen tax thresholds. Rising property income tax. Higher dividend tax for company landlords. Savings tax changes. It’s a lot but this episode makes it simple. If you’re a landlord with remortgages coming up, thinking about...
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2025 Budget Bombshells The Tax Changes That Could Crush (or Save) You
The Investors Corner
Today we’re diving into something every landlord and property investor in the country needs to have on their radar. There are some pretty heavy rumours swirling around about the 2025. Budget… and they’re not small tweaks, we’re talking potential tax hikes, new levies, and changes that could seriously shift the economics of the private-rented sector. Nothing is confirmed yet, but these whispers are loud enough that it’s worth getting ahead of the curve. So, if you’ve got a portfolio, you’re thinking about buying, or you simply want to protect your returns,...
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The Renters’ Rights Act Has Landed Here’s What Landlords NEED to Know (Before It’s Too Late)
The Investors Corner
This week we’re breaking down the brand-new Renters’ Rights Act, the biggest shake-up to renting in decades. We’ll explain what it means for landlords, when it’s coming in, and how to avoid the new penalties. From rent bidding bans and the end of fixed terms to pet requests, upfront rent rules, and £40,000 fines, this episode covers the lot. If you own or manage a rental property, you can’t afford to miss this In this episode: The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now law, and it completely changes the game for landlords, letting agents, and tenants. We unpack every key...
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Property Market SHOCK: Why Investors Are Buying When Everyone Else Waits
The Investors Corner
Everyone’s asking the same question right now, is it a good time to buy property? In this episode, we’re cutting through the noise with a clear market update for investors. We’ll show you why opportunity exists even in uncertain times, how debt can be a powerful tool instead of a trap, and the big mistake landlords make when they overpay their mortgages instead of using equity to grow their portfolio. If you want to understand where the market’s heading, and how to make smart moves that build long-term wealth, you don’t want to miss this one. Is now a...
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Why Most Landlords End Up Broke, Busy & Burnt Out
The Investors Corner
Most landlords step into property believing it’ll bring them passive income. But the reality? For many, it’s just another full-time job with late-night tenant calls, endless compliance, and unexpected costs. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking The Landlord Success Triangle time, money, and freedom. Because real success as a landlord isn’t about chasing yield or maximising rent, it’s about striking the right balance that gives you profit and peace of mind. We’ll challenge how you look at income versus capital growth, why self-management might be costing you...
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Property Up 34%… Stocks Up 74% – Is Buy-to-Let Dead?
The Investors Corner
For years, buy-to-let was the UK’s favourite investment. But with higher taxes and tougher rules, some say it’s finished. At the same time, stocks and shares have been booming. So today, we’re putting them head-to-head: income, growth, costs, effort, and flexibility. No jargon, just the facts. Is buy-to-let still worth it, or should landlords be moving money into stocks and shares? In this episode we put property and equities side by side: * Rental yields vs dividends * House prices vs stock market growth * Buy-to-let deposits vs £100 in an ISA * Tenant...
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£885 Per Property: The New National Insurance Hit on Landlords
The Investors Corner
Landlords, brace yourselves the government’s latest move could cost you an extra £885 per property in London and £722 elsewhere. Yes, we’re talking about National Insurance on rental income. In this episode of The Investor’s Corner Podcast, we cut through the noise to explain: The £2bn tax grab — and what it really means per property How NI could push rents up by £1,000 a year Why smaller landlords are most exposed The big question: absorb it, pass it on, or sell up? Short, sharp, and straight to the point, everything UK...
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Landlords: Don’t Let HMRC Take Your Portfolio – Estate Planning Secrets You Need to Know
The Investors Corner
Welcome back to the podcast. Today we’re diving into something that doesn’t always get talked about in the property world but absolutely should Wills and estate planning. If you’re a landlord or property investor, you’ve worked hard to build your portfolio. But what happens to it when you’re gone? Without proper planning, your family could face unnecessary tax bills, delays, or even lose out on rental income. Most landlords focus on mortgages, tenants, and tax returns, but few think about the bigger picture: what happens to their property portfolio when they’re no longer...
info_outlineWelcome back to another episode of The Investors Corner Podcast!
It's now 2025, and in this episode, we take a look back at the podcasts from last year and share our key takeaways. We also dive into property market stats and podcast performance stats.
In this podcast episode, we look at our favourite episodes of the year and what they taught us.
We revisit key moments and insights from some of our top conversations, reflecting on lessons that can shape your property journey in 2025.
Highlights of This Episode:
- Stuart Bock’s Insights: A revisit of our conversation with Stuart Bock, avocado Partner and experienced landlord, sharing advice on rent guarantee insurance and property investment in areas like Maidenhead.
- Our £50k Investment Challenge: A look back at how we’d invest £50k, including corporate tech stocks, crypto, and businesses, with Mike sharing how his cryptocurrency investments have performed.
- Inheritance Tax Planning: Discussing the importance of strategic estate planning, especially with changing tax laws and rising property values.
- Investing in Dubai: Revisiting our discussion with guest Joshua on Dubai’s property market, exploring off-plan investments and their potential returns.
- Autumn Budget Insights: A breakdown of the UK Autumn Budget and the economic predictions for 2025, with a focus on their impact on the property market.
- The Power of Trusts: Revisiting Paul Hutchinson's advice on how trusts can protect assets, pass on wealth, and secure financial futures for investors.
Podcast Stats Recap:
- 72% increase in followers.
- 103% increase in listeners.
- Top episodes including the Autumn Budget.
- Listeners across 21 countries.
- 53 new episodes released last year.
- Over 40,000 plays!
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