Listen "Is Buy-to-Let Dead? How UK Property Investors Can Still Succeed in 2025 with Tom Dylan"
Episode Synopsis
Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 ——————————————————————Is buy-to-let truly dead? In this week’s episode, Sarah welcomes seasoned investor Tom Dylan, director of Great Northern Property Company, to unpack the truth behind the current property headlines. With over a decade of experience and a portfolio in Greater Manchester, Tom offers a practical yet optimistic take on where the market’s really heading and why he's not giving up on buy-to-lets anytime soon.Key LearningsBuy-to-let isn’t dead, but you’ve got to be more strategic and creative to make it work.Successful deals often come from networking and sourcing off-market opportunities.Converting commercial spaces or multi-unit blocks can offer stronger returns.Time delays, paperwork, and survey costs are critical to factor into your development plans.Property is still a people business, negotiation and relationships can unlock the best deals.Timestamps[02:18] - Tom’s candid take on whether BTL still works[05:36] - The top 3 challenges facing landlords right now[10:15] - How rising interest rates are affecting profits[11:00] - Real life buy-to-let case studies from Tom & Sarah[16:31] - What it takes to source off market properties[39:53] - Final thoughts: Is BTL still worth it?This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Tom Dylan Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-dylan-90332172/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tom.dylan.7 Company’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreatNorthernPropertyCompany Website: https://greatnorthernproperty.co.uk/ Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thispropertylife?lang=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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