Listen "The Best UK Property Model for 2026?"
Episode Synopsis
#238Our WhatsApp groupProperty Engine discounts (Code: EXPAT)Starter: 30 day trialPro: 30 day trial/3 mths 1/2 price, Ultimate: 1/2 price 3 mthsGoalsettingLeave a review 37 Q DD Checklist / Auction GuideDillon Dhanecha outlines how to build, scale, and exit a UK property portfolio with predictable returns while creating real social impact. Discover how you can work directly with local authorities and supported living providers to deliver stable tenancies and cash flow, and why now is the perfect time to make the switch from traditional buy-to-let or HMO models.In the episode, we discuss:The shift in the private rental sector: The rise of institutional players in the private rental market and how social housing remains an open and profitable opportunity for individual investors.Social housing spectrum: The variety within social housing—from supported living to families on council waiting lists, refugees, ex-offenders, and vulnerable individuals.Portfolio productization: The importance of creating a standardized (productized) property portfolio with strong leases, making it attractive for institutional buyouts rather than piecemeal sales.Exit strategies for investors: How investors can scale to 15–25 property portfolios and sell them as businesses to institutional buyers, earning not just on bricks and mortar value but also on cash flow multiples.Opportunities beyond big government contracts: Why investors should focus on areas untouched by large providers like Serco, Mears, and Clear Springs, such as working directly with local authorities tackling temporary accommodation costs.The economics of social housing: How local housing allowance rates are calculated, why they rise with rental markets, and real-world examples of council payment models that improve landlord cash flow.Relationship-building with local authorities: The need for investors to approach councils and providers collaboratively, focusing on high-quality, safe housing instead of offloading subpar properties.Practical steps to switch to social housing: Discussion on mortgages suitable for social housing, choosing properties, understanding capital values, and leveraging AI tools for geographic and property-type targeting.Education and action: Dillon's strong recommendation to get educated about the sector, build collaboration pipelines, and use income amplification strategies before diving in, highlighting available training and resources for aspiring impact-driven landlords.KeywordsUK property podcast,British property investing podcast,UK real estate podcast,Property investment in UK podcast,Expat property investment podcast, Expat Property Story podcast, Social housing investment UK, Investing in UK social housing, UK supported living property, Property investment for expats, UK property cash flow strategies, Build to rent UK, Institutional property investors UK, British expat property strategies, Purposeful property investing UK, Social housing providers UK, Temporary accommodation property UK, Local authority housing UK, Generational wealth UK property, Property exit strategies, UK council housing podcast, Supported living investment, Podcast for landlords UK, Property portfolio UK, Sell-to-institution property UK, Housing associations UK podcast, Void-free property investment, Maintenance-free propert
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