The Game Of Loans Podcast

We talk about bridging finance a lot on the the Game of Loans Podcast, but one of the things we find our clients at Grand Union Finance are most scared about, is getting stuck on their bridging loan and having to pay penalty interest and fees... which could kill your property deal and derail your property career before it's even started! Well, never fear! On todays episode, Sam and Shanelle discuss how to avoid missing your term end date on your bridging loan, and go through step by step tips on how to remortgage out of your bridge! That’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is in association with Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a Call: Book a call with Shanelle Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: Or just call straight through to the broker team, on 0121 828 1400, selecting option 1 Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Does Buy, Refurbish, Refinance... or BRR are it's abbreviated to... still work?It's a big question, but today, Sam and Matt talk through the history of the strategy and how it has changed overtime, to try and find the answer?Is it still a strategy worth pursuing... well, you'll just have to listen to find out!That’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast!This podcast is brought to you by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team:Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris:https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-callBook a call with Matt Hunt:https://calendly.com/matt-hunt-grandunion Or just call straight through to the broker team, on 0121 828 1400, selecting option 1Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social:Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorrisInstagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorrisTwitter - twitter.com/thesamnorrisYouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorrisTiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

In this episode, Sam interviews Birmingham based property investors Nick & Jamie Barnett, who over a career spanning decades, have amassed almost £200m worth of property.Using every strategy in the book, the boys are now sharing their knowledge with the world through their education community Definitive Wealth, and their networking event, SLAM, the next of which is being help in Birmingham on Saturday 19th October... where Grand Union Finance will be present to answer all your finance questions!You can use the link below to follow Nick and Jamie on social media:http://linktr.ee/slampropertytrainingAnd you can still book your place, using the link below, for SLAM.Book your tickets hereTo listen to "The E Myth Revisited" - the book recommended by Sam and Nick on the podcast, you can use the link below:Listen to The E Myth RevisitedThat’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast!This podcast is brought to you by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris:https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-callIf you’d like to speak to one of the banging brokers at Grand Union Finance, you can book a slot, by clicking on this link -https://calendly.com/grand-union-brokersOr just call straight through to the broker team, on 0121 828 1400, selecting option 1Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social:Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorrisInstagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorrisTwitter - twitter.com/thesamnorrisYouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorrisTiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today is all about bridging finance, with Sam, Shanelle and Matt running through some of the key misconceptions that we hear when speaking to new clients. That’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast!This podcast is in association with Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris:https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-callIf you’d like to speak to one of the banging brokers at Grand Union Finance, you can book a slot, by clicking on this link -https://calendly.com/grand-union-brokersOr just call straight through to the broker team, on 0121 828 1400, selecting option 1Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social:Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorrisInstagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorrisTwitter - twitter.com/thesamnorrisYouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorrisTiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Let’s talk commercial mortgages! Today we are going to comparing an owner occupied commercial mortgage and an investment commercial mortgage... as you may not know there is a difference! In a world where residential property is getting a bad rep, maybe commercial property, might be the next move for you! That’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is in association with Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with our MD, Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you’d like to speak to one of the banging brokers at Grand Union Finance, you can book a slot, by clicking on this link - https://calendly.com/grand-union-brokers Or just call straight through to the broker team, on 0121 828 1400, selecting option 1 Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today, the Grand Union Finance broker team are back for another market update. This month, Sam, Shanelle and Matt are talking about how the base rate staying the same will effect mortgages rates, some new products coming to the market, valuations for mortgages and how to read the market the same way a mortgage valuer does, as well as talking about our take on the 99% loan to value residential mortgages that have come to market this month! That’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you’d like to speak to one of the banging brokers at Grand Union Finance, you can book a slot, by clicking on these links: Shanelle - https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker Matt - https://calendly.com/matt-hunt-grandunion Or just call straight through to the broker team, on 0121 828 1400, selecting option 1 Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today we are looking at reaction to the Monetary Policy Committees decision to hold the Bank of England Base Rate again at 5.25%. Sam analyses what this means for the economy, and the property market too. That’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is in association with Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris If you’d like to speak to one of the banging brokers at Grand Union Finance, you can book a slot, by clicking HERE - Or just call straight through to the broker team, on 0121 828 1400, selecting option 1 Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

On todays Game of Loans Podcast, Sam is joined by experienced property investor, and co-host of the UK's biggest monthly property networking event - The Baker Street Property Meet - Andrew Roberts. Andrew is famous for his economic updates at the Baker Street Property Meet, where he shares insight into the property and economic world through some amazing stats and observations. And today, he is sharing this knowledge with you! Don't forget to follow Andrew on Instagram - HERE And you can get tickets for the next Baker Street Property Meet by clicking - HERE. That’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you’d like to speak to one of the banging brokers at Grand Union Finance, you can book a slot, by clicking on this link - https://calendly.com/grand-union-brokers Or just call straight through to the broker team, on 0121 828 1400, selecting option 1 Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today on the Game of Loans Podcast we are going Flipping Mad! Thats because Sam is joined by award winning property flipper, Emma Fielding. Get your pens and pads at the ready for some buying, refurbing and selling gems from one of the best young property investors in the game! Make sure you follow Emma over on Instagram - Instagram.com/emmapropertydevelopments That’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you’d like to speak to one of the banging brokers at Grand Union Finance, you can book a slot, by clicking on this link - https://calendly.com/grand-union-brokers Or just call straight through to the broker team, on 0121 828 1400, selecting option 1 Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today we are joined by the Property Tax Queen herself Amy Richardson for a Property Tax Masterclass! So whether you are a newbie looking for help setting up your property business, or an old head but looking at ways to improve your tax efficiency, then this is the episode for you! Be sure to follow Amy on Instagram - www.instagram.com/propertytaxqueen This podcast is in association with Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team: Phone - 0121 828 1400 Email - [email protected] Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you want to discussed a new bridging enquiry, then be sure to book a call with Shanelle: https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker/30-minunte-bridging-consultation Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

On todays episode, Sam is joined by Shanelle, one of our specialist brokers at Grand Union Finance, where to two discuss what is happening in the mortgage and finance market, as well as talk about recent case studies and what property strategies are looking good for 2024 and how to finance them! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you want to discuss a new finance application, then be sure to book a call with Shanelle: https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

It’s that time of year where everyone is looking ahead to what’s in store in the new year and the Game of Loans podcast is no different. This episode we kick off the new year with a Monday Mortgage Melt Q&A that looks ahead to what’s in store in 2024 and how you should be setting goals and targets for the year ahead. That’s the discussion on today’s Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you want to discussed a new bridging enquiry, then be sure to book a call with Shanelle: https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker/30-minunte-bridging-consultation Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

It’s been a busy month in the property world, with the kings speech giving us a hint of changes to leasehold laws, an autumn statement that excited many about potential changes to permitted development rights, and Bank of England announcements that give us insight into where the base rate is headed in 2024. That’s the discussion on todays Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you want to discussed a new bridging enquiry, then be sure to book a call with Shanelle: https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker/30-minunte-bridging-consultation Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Your Network is your Net-worth, as the old saying goes... well if that's the case, me old mucker Shane Traynor is made of solid gold! Yes, today, the now multi-award winning networking ninja joins me today, to give some insights into what he has learned after attending over 150 networking events this year! That’s the discussion on todays Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team, by clicking this link! Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you want to discussed a new bridging enquiry, then be sure to book a call with Shanelle: https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker/30-minunte-bridging-consultation Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today I am sharing a great Q&A from my Monday Mortgage Melt. I don't share every single one, but I do go live every Monday at 5pm so ensure you come along to the next one over on Instagram. On this one there were some particularly good questions and I wanted to share that with you all on the podcast! That’s the discussion on todays Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team HERE Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Welcome back to the Game of Loans Podcast, and today Sam is joined by Shanelle Edwards, one of the marvelous brokers at Grand Union Finance, for our November Market Update. There was lots to unpack, including the most recent base rate announcement from the Bank of England, as well as what we are seeing our investor/landlord clients doing to improve their cashflow, with mortgage rates stating stubbornly high! That’s the discussion on todays Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team by clicking here. Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris If you want to discuss your Serviced Accommodation mortgage with Shanelle, then be sure to book a call with her HERE! Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Another month, another Bank of England base rate decision. As always I took to instagram to react live to the decision and give some insight and analysis as to what this means for the market. And I wanted to share that with you all on the podcast! That’s the discussion on todays Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

It’s time for another market update with Sam and Shanelle… … but this time we are joined by a very special guest! Mr Shane Traynor of CoArch Architects, here to give us the low down on some of the potential changes to the MA property classifications concerning permitted development rights… what a treat! That’s the discussion on todays Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you want to discussed a new bridging enquiry, then be sure to book a call with Shanelle: https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker/30-minunte-bridging-consultation Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

In this episode I am joined by Lewis Dawson, who in the past 2 years has bought and sourced over 200 properties! In this episode we delve into how he has done this and built a very successful property sourcing business! Make sure you follow Lewis across social media, and if you want to sign up for his next sourcing challenge, you can find a link to do this too below: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platinumpropertyteam/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@platinumpropertyteam Register your interest for the next Deal sourcing challenge: https://keap.app/contact-us/99647500618310 This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - https://www.grandunionfinanceltd.co.uk/contact Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you want to discussed a new bridging enquiry, then be sure to book a call with Shanelle: https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker/30-minunte-bridging-consultation Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

It’s time for another market update with Sam and Shanelle… This month we are discussed some tricks of the trade to speeding up your bridging application, as well as what you need to prioritise when choosing your bridging lender (always use a broker of course!). We also give some top tips on monitoring and improving your credit report! Make sure you check your credit report at least once a month. Sign up to CheckMyFile today! Click here to check your file now! That’s the discussion on todays Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team by CLICKING HERE Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris - Click HERE to Book If you want to discussed a new bridging enquiry, then be sure to book a call with Shanelle - Click HERE to Book! Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

What are the top 5 bridging finance questions that are asked on Google? Well not only do Shanelle and I reveal these to you on this weeks podcast… we answer them. That’s the discussion on todays Game of Loans podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - [email protected] Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call If you want to discussed a new bridging enquiry, then be sure to book a call with Shanelle: https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker/30-minunte-bridging-consultation Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

With the Bank of Englands Monetary Policy Committee voting for the 13th consecutive time to raise the base rate to a 15 year high of 5%, is this enough to kill the buy to let mortgage market? That’s the discussion on todays podcast! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - [email protected] Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today the Bank of England Monetary Policy Committee voted, as everyone anticipated, to increase the base rate to 5%, spelling more misery for homeowners and landlords with mortgages due for renewal soon. In this podcast I’m sharing my live reaction to the news earlier. Spoiler… I wasn’t shocked. This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - [email protected] Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

In this episode I wanted to share a little Father’s Day message for you all. I went live on Fathers Day to share a personal story… about why I am not a day… yet. Over the past 4 years, my soon to be ex-wife and I had 5 miscarriages and it broke our relationship. An organisation that helped us was Tommys, based at Birmingham women’s hospital who’s purpose is to support those families going through miscarriages. So I wanted to share a link for those who can, to support them to give more support to those who are struggling to deal with the loss of a child before they even had the chance to meet them. Use the link below to support them: https://www.tommys.org/donate This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - [email protected] Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

It’s time for the NACFB Expo at the NEC in Birmingham, so I thought I’d have a catch up with a few of my mates from the finance industry to give us some updates on what’s happening with property finance at the moment! Thanks to Rhys Evans from LendInvest, Jim Nash from Tuscan and Alice Williams from Ultimate Finance for the contributions and taking time out of what was a busy day, to speak to little old me! This podcast is sponsored by Grand Union Finance. If you need help with your mortgages, bridging or development finance, get in touch with the team - [email protected] Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

With a portfolio of almost £3m and completing 14 conversions in just 3 years… I think it’s safe to say Davinder Sanghera knows her shit when it comes to HMO! It was great to get her into the studio therefore to record and get an insight into how she managed to do this, and and some stories along the way. This is such a fun chat, with loads of nuggets for you all to get your teeth into! Please ensure you follow Davinder over on instagram - https://instagram.com/spotthedave And if you’d like to reach out and organise a virtual meeting with her, be sure to use the link below: https://calendly.com/spotthedave/15-mins-call Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

The last couple of weeks have been pretty rough in the mortgage market as lenders pulled rates ahead of prospective further Bank of England rate hikes. I took to YouTube live to update you all on why this is happening and react live to new rates as lenders were issuing them. Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today we are talking bridging and auctions. This was off the back of a great question on my weekly live Q&A I do at 5pm every Monday on Instagram, which I call The Monday Mortgage Melt. This is nice short episode but packed full of juicy information for you to enjoy! Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Don’t forget to leave us a 5 star review too if you’re enjoying this podcast! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

On this weeks show we have the amazing Laura Ann Moore! Laura is a money mindset expert and financial wellbeing speaker with a growing community of over 25,000. Her focus is on helping people to tranform their relationship with money, get financially confident, and build wealth. Money management is such an important fundamental that so many people just don’t get right so I’m really excited to share this episode with you!

Be sure to follow Laura on her socials!instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laura_ann_moore/ tiktok @lauraannmoore Get your ticket to Laura’s first ever Mind Money Soul event in London: https://stan.store/lauraannmoore/p/the-mind-money-soul-event Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

This week I’m sharing an instagram live with you where Gracey from Giisland Homes interviewed me about the finance market and asked me questions from her audience. This was such a fun chat so be sure to go and follow Giisland Homes on instagram! Don’t forget to tune in live every Monday at 5pm over on my Instagram page for the Monday Mortgage Melt, my weekly Q&A! Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today I’m having a rant about 100% loan to value mortgages! This was taken from my weekly Q&A that I do life on a Monday on Instagram! Don’t forget to tune in live every Monday at 5pm over on my Instagram page. Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Here’s another special Monday Mortgage Melt episode for you… as it’s back by popular demand! On this weeks Monday Mortgage Melt, i get lots of questions about the mortgage market so we delve unto what factors effect the market and what predictions we can make about what the future holds. Don’t forget to tune in live every Monday at 5pm over on my Instagram page. Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Here’s another special Monday Mortgage Melt episode for you… as it’s back by popular demand! On this weeks Monday Mortgage Melt, we’re talking about how to choose your property strategies, how to set up your property companies, which properties are the best for higher cashflow and do you need landlord experience to get a serviced accommodation mortgage? All this and more on this weeks Monday Mortgage Melt Don’t forget to tune in live every Monday at 5pm over on my Instagram page. Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Are you wondering if HMOs are the best property strategy in 2023? In this video, Shanelle and I discuss the pros and cons of HMOs and whether or not they're the right choice for you. If you're looking to invest in property in the next few years, then you'll want to watch this video to find out the HMO secret! By the end of this video, you'll have all the information you need to make an informed decision about HMOs and whether or not they're the right property strategy for you! Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Here’s another special Monday Mortgage Melt episode for you… as it’s back by popular demand! On this weeks Jam-packed Monday Mortgage Melt we are talking about different company structures and how lenders view them, whether you can do rent to rent and own properties in the same company, whether you should borrow against your home to building your property portfolio… as well as a tonne more! Don’t forget to tune in live every Monday at 5pm over on my Instagram page. Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

I’ve been looking forward to this one for a while! Today I get to welcome Leon Gorman, better known to many as the property engineer, to the Game of Loans podcast! One of the reasons it’s been tough to get Leon on, is that he, and his other half Libby, have been in south east Asia for a number of months living the “laptop lifestyle”. Leon is a prolific networker, so I couldn’t let him come on the show without giving his tips on this, however the main focus is how he managed to successful run… and grow… his property sourcing and rent to SA business whilst being abroad full time. This is an episode not to be missed! Don’t forget to go follow Leon on Instagram too! https://instagram.com/thepropertyengineer_ Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today we have one for the property lovers. Sami Mubarak, owner of Birminghams number 1 Lettings agent, MECS Sales & Lettings, joins me in the Solihull studio, to chat all about the property and rental market. This is one not to be missed! Go follow Sami on Instagram https://instagram.com/samimubarakproperty Thanks to Ozel Creative for use of the studio, and for recording and editing this podcast! https://instagram.com/ozelcreativeltd Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Saif Derzi is an award winning property trader and investor. He has been in property for over 7 years since he bought his property in 2015, fast forward to today and he has bought and sold over 150 properties for his investment/trading company SDGB Properties, manages over 400 properties for landlords and investors through his Portfolio Building Company Let-Co and owns and runs a cash buying company called Property Buyers Today. Saif built his business based on delivering what he says he will do and this has allowed him to win over repeat business from the likes of the larger cash buying companies as well as gaining the trust of agents and auction houses for them to dispose of their assets via Saif’s company which has helped him build traction and scale. He won Property Trader of the Year in 2022 and continues to us this strategy moving forward as it provides speed and certainty Follow Saif on instagram: www.instagram.com/saifderzi Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

This week we have real property royalty in the Game of Loans Podcast! Jason Patterson, better known as the Short Lease King, is giving us his backstory and tips on how to build a profitable portfolio using his triple threat strategy: 1. Renovation 2. Adding bedrooms 3. Extending leases. I know you’ll love this one! Follow Jason on instagram www.instagram.com/j_p_p_21 Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Only on the Monday Mortgage Melt do, 2 weeks into 2023, you get asked your predictions for mortgage rates in 2024! Every week I get the weird and the wonderful in terms of questions on in Instagram Q&A… I got asked about my thoughts on the Matrix and Andrew Tate this week… so get yourself on the next live, every Monday at 5pm, and the link to my Instagram is at the bottom of the show notes. Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

From a corner shop to £10 million portfolio… Sean Land is a proper, property businessman. He’s and investor, influencer and entrepreneur, having purchased his first property at the tender age of just 21. On todays episode, Sean shares is amazing story of grind and persistence with me, which has turned him from warehouse helper, to millionaire property investor, via a cashiers job at NatWest and a weekend role at McDonalds. Go check Sean out on his socials: - instagram.com/seanland_1 - tiktok.com/@seanland_1 - m.youtube.com/@seanland_1 Book a 1-2-1 Property Strategy Call with Sam Norris: https://calendly.com/sam-norris-grand-union/1-2-1-property-strategy-call Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today I’m sharing another Monday Mortgage Melt, property finance Q&A that I do every Monday, live on Instagram. Some cracking questions from the watchers today, and what’s better, I’m joined by Shanelle Edwards, one of our specialist brokers at Grand Union Finance, so you’ve got two brokers for the price of one! If you’re loving this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe and please give me a 5* review! To book a call to speak to Shanelle about any of your mortgage, bridging or development finance needs, hit the link below: https://calendly.com/shanelle-mortgagebroker Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

One of the greatest secrets when it comes to running a business is how to great an offer that people cannot say no too. The answer used to be to undercut the opposition, but that just leads to a race to the bottom. Nowadays, it’s all about adding value and giving the most for a reasonable cost. A cost that makes sense for the customer to part with because what they are getting is perceived to be worth so much more. This is my topic for todays podcast so listen in to how I’m trying to use this strategy in my business, Grand Union Finance, and how you can do the same for yours! If you’re loving this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe and please give me a 5* review! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Another Monday Mortgage Melt for you now! On this weeks Monday Mortgage Melt, I give my post budget predictions of the mortgage and property market, discuss why multi unit freehold properties get bigger yields, and how long you need to wait after buying your home, to get consent to let! All this and more on episode 115 of the Monday Mortgage Melt. If you’re loving this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe and please give me a 5* review! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris Tiktok - tiktok.com/thesamnorris

Today the Chancellor announced the first budget since Rishi Sunak took over as Prime Minister. To delve into this with me, I have none other than the Property Tax Queen herself Amy Richardson along to help. This was taken from a YouTube Live session from earlier today, and I hope you enjoy this. Don’t forget to go follow Amy by hitting this link: Instagram.com/propertytaxqueen If you’re loving this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe and please give me a 5* review! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris

On this weeks episode I’m sharing the audio from my weekly live Instagram Q&A, that I call the Monday Mortgage Melt. We of course discuss the upcoming budget on Thursday as well as my predictions for what will happen. We also talk mortgage rates and where I think changes will occur as well as whether it’s best to go for a fixed or tracker rate at the moment. If you’re loving this podcast, please don’t forget to subscribe and please give me a 5* review! Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris

Podcast ShowNotes Today I’m joined by one of the nations favourite financial advisers! Peter Komolafe’s name will be familiar to many of you as the go to finance guru on TV shows such as Lorraine and Steph’s Packed Lunch and today, he graces us with his knowledge. This was taken from a YouTube live stream where we discussed: - the reasons for the current economic crisis - How Rishi can solve the problems. - Opportunities during a recession - How to navigate the cost of living crisis You can follow Peter on: YouTube - https://youtube.com/c/conversationofmoney Instagram - instagram.com/conversationsofmoney Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris YouTube - YouTube.com/thesamnorris

Today is a little bit of a different Game of Loans episode for you. I recently went for a little walk and went live on Instagram and ended up talking a little about my company Grand Union Finance, and our plans to keep improving and building as a company. So come along with me as I share some insider knowledge as to how I think companies can grow and how I’m implementing them in my business. Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris

Todays guest on the Game of Loans Podcast is a true property entrepreneur… and I truly believe there is a difference between and investor and an entrepreneur. He boarded a plane to the UK with no money to his name, took a job as an Uber driver to just get some cash in the bank, and has built a multi million pound portfolio, and now counts Grant Carson amongst his mentors. Yes I’m talking about the legend that is Daniel Moses! Join me as I delve into the mind of this property genius to find out how he has literally gone from zero to property investing hero! Don’t forget to follow Daniel on Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr.danielmoses Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris

Todays guest on the Game of Loans Podcast is a bit of a property icon. Not only is she the host and face of property shows such as “Property Elevator” but she is a property investor and developer in her own right. That’s right… todays guest is the one and only Elizabeth Warburton! On this episode I ask her how she juggles a very unique day job with investing in property, as well as the very left field way in which she got into investing in property. You can follow Lizzie on Instagram here: Instagram.com/elizabethwarburton_ Say Hi On Social: Facebook - Facebook.com/samnorrisproperty LinkedIn - LinkedIn.com/in/thesamnorris Instagram  - Instagram.com/thesamnorris Twitter - twitter.com/thesamnorris