Ep. 67 - Which type of Landlord are you? The 3 Types of Landlords (And Why Most Will Struggle in 2026)

In this episode Amanda Woodward is back hosting with with Paul Samuda as they  break down the three types of landlords they see every day.  If you’re a UK landlord worried about: Section 21 changes Compliance deadlines Scaling without burning out Whether to self-manage or use a letting agent 👉 this episode will help you understand exactly where you sit — and what needs to change. 🏘️ The Three Types of Landlords We Cover: The Hobbyist – 1–2 properties, hands-on, high compliance risk The Portfolio Builder – 3–10 properties, stretched thin, firefighting The Business Owner – 10+ properties, systemised, scalable We explain: Why strategies that worked before won’t survive 2026 When self-management still makes sense (and when it absolutely doesn’t) How to move from chaos → control → growth What systems actually matter for landlords now The real cost of “saving” on management fees By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ✔️ What type of landlord you really are ✔️ Whether your current setup is sustainable ✔️ What to change now before regulations change ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:15 – Type 1: The Hobbyist Landlord 08:30 – Type 2: The Portfolio Builder 15:45 – Type 3: The Business Owner 22:00 – Transitioning Between Types 26:30 – Self-Manage vs Professional Management 32:00 – Final Advice for 2026   Essential Property Options  Property Investment & Development www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk    Property Management Service  www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk  www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords   Stay & Co Property Management Services Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton www.StayAndCo.uk www.BookStayAndCo.uk    *NEW LAUNCH* Comfort & Co Property Management Services Property Management in Tadley & Reading www.ComfortAndCo.uk  #UKLandlords #PropertyPodcast #HMOManagement #LettingAgentsUK #PropertyInvestingUK #LandlordTips #Section21 #PropertyCompliance #BuildToRent #PropertySystems