Listen "The Cost of Ignoring Gut Instinct for Property Investors Facing Red Flags and Risky Decisions"
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 ——————————————————————In the episode of This Property Life, Nick Claydon sits down with the co-host Sarah Blaney to dig into one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools in property investing: your gut feeling. From personal stories of financial loss to red-flag characters and dodgy deals, they explore why your subconscious is often smarter than your logic when making crucial decisions.Key LearningsRed flags often come disguised as flattery, urgency, or too-good-to-be-true deals.Losses aren’t just financial; they often cost mental space, time, and emotional bandwidth.Having a strong community helps you solve problems faster and stay grounded.It's okay to make mistakes, just don’t make the same one twice.Timestamps[01:55] - Gut feeling vs. logical thinking: How the "second brain" protects us[04:15] - Sarah’s builder disaster: Ignoring instincts and paying the price[07:20] - Nick’s story of “Nigel”: Flattery, red flags, and a £40k loss[16:11] - A commercial tenant mistake: When pressure overrides judgment[22:39] - Join the community: How to connect with like-minded property investorsThis Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Nick Claydon Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/ Follow Sarah Blaney Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/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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