I have recently changed podcast producer, thanks for everything over the past 3 years or so Matthew and Colin from The Podcast Host. However, my new producer unexpectedly became unavailable, so this is a bit of a DIY job this week, whilst I figure it all out. However, this does allow me to share … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: Blockchain Part 2 Wrap Up
First, we had the Internet, then the Mobile Internet…the next big wave in technological platform transformation could well be Blockchain Technology! Whilst many people will associate Blockchain with cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin in particular, it is far more versatile and sophisticated than merely … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: Construction Technology Part 2 – Matt Gough from Mace Group
Joining me on this week’s show is Matt Gough, Director of Innovation from Mace Group. I picked up a phrase from a developer several years ago, which was ‘follow the money’. In his case, he was monitoring where the smart, institutional investors were doing and following their lead. Today is an … [Read more...]
Series 4 PropTech: Introduction to Property Technology Part 1 – with Andrew Baum
OK, so after way longer than I originally intended, we are ready to go with our brand new series on the use, application and impact of technology in property, under the general theme of PropTech. Over the next couple of weeks, I plan to share something of an introduction and overview of PropTech. … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Make Money While They Sleep – Profit From Room Rentals
Why would you rent out a room in your own home or investment property to a stranger? Robert Kiyosaki suggests that our own home is definitely not an asset, because it does not put money in our pocket each month or year…in fact, it usually only takes money out of our pocket! Therefore, if we can … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Inflation & Property – Don’t believe the hype!
A few weeks ago, I spoke about asset bubbles. One of the things that puzzled me was how asset prices can run ahead of inflation. So, I have done some digging and come up with at least a partial explanation behind this strange phenomenon of property prices consistently outperforming inflation and … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Woo Woo Wednesday!
Last week I had a chat with a lovely property lady called Jane. The discussion included a number of the softer issues of being in property, or indeed any business, not just the harder issues. This lead to us talking about it all being a bit 'woo woo' perhaps. Or is it? I would argue quite strongly … [Read more...]
Soundbite: How to Spot a Property Bubble and 10 Ways to Combat it
Let’s talk about property bubbles. How can we spot them and what should we do to protect ourselves against them? In addition, I will share with you one way to find great property deals that can help to protect us against the potential impact of a property bubble by adding value, seeking higher … [Read more...]
Soundbite: Bitcoin, Crypto-currency & property: Does it add up?
I have started monitoring Bitcoin and other crypto currencies of late and my observations are that it is all completely bonkers really! Don’t get me wrong, as I will reveal later, I am having a bit of fun with Bitcoin and some of its friends, but can we use it in our property business, can we … [Read more...]
Soundbite: 4 Investor Personality Types & 12 Investment Biases: Understand Why You Invest As You Do.
In the more distant past, I would be highly speculative with my investment choices…often resulting in a string of ill-advised investments! Whilst not perfect now, I have evolved certain rules and approaches that I now follow that have helped me to overcome my own personal tendencies to invest with … [Read more...]
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