Property Investing Mastery: Lessons from 40 Years & 4000+ Deals with John Howard

In this episode of Property People, Saam talks to John Howard - Serial Property Developer & Investor, Mentor, and Angel Investor on Sky's Property Elevator and Property Graduate.

John is one of the UK’s most experienced property consultants, developers, traders, and investors, with over four decades of experience within the industry.

His extensive expertise stems from the sale and purchase of over 4,000 houses, apartments, and developments across the UK: from traditional houses to hotels and large scheme developments. One of John’s more recent projects being the £27 million construction of 150 apartments at Ipswich Waterfront.

In this episode, John shares how he got started in property and built a portfolio of 4000+ properties throughout an impressive 40 year career.

00:00 - John's background and journey into property
15:00 - Serving as a Conservative MP
22:30 - How do we solve the housing crisis?
25:28 - The UK's affordable housing crisis
28:30 - How to find a property deal / deal sourcing tips
37:51 - The problem with Property Sourcers and Estate Agents
40:21 - Will the American model work for UK Estate Agents?
42:35 - How to build a property portfolio - Remote or Local investing?
50:56 - Becoming an Angel Investor on Sky TV
1:01:29 - What it takes to become a property person

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This episode is sponsored by PLMD Group.

PLMD Group is made up of PLMD Development, PLMD Estate Management and PLMD Capital.

PLMD Group provide expertise in real estate development combined with asset management. With more than 70 Build to Rent(BTR) properties and £20M+ assets under management, their extensive knowledge of local planning policies have resulted in a strong track record turning liabilities into valuable assets.

PLMD also help UK & overseas investors looking for value-add properties and ground-up green developments in the UK residential market, build to rent sector in London & its suburbs.

The group delivers value through a fusion of experience, innovative design, imagination, hands-on management and sustainable resources.

Find out more about PLMD Group here: https://www.plmdgroup.co.uk/

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🗣️ Hosted by Saam Lowni 🗣️

Saam has a rounded view of the market gained from 20 years of experience. His knowledge spans residential and commercial property development, sales, lettings, management and finance. Saam launched Property People in 2018 as a way to connect with property investors and developers across the country and share valuable information and stories.

Saam has been a founding member of a Property Finance Provider, which grew its fund from £0 to £300m and is on course to fund 1000 homes across the UK. Following this, Saam launched Merryoaks Property Finance in 2021 as a way of applying his experience to provide bespoke property finance to property investors & developers.

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