General Election & The Housing Market Special

Nick and Sarah dive deep into the upcoming general election and its implications on the property market, specifically focusing on the housing policies proposed by the main political parties in the UK. They discuss the policies of the Conservative Party and the Labour Party, highlighting the impact on property investors, and analyse the similarities and differences in the housing policies of the two major parties, emphasising the need for a long-term view in property investing amidst changing political landscapes. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Conservative and Labour parties have similar housing policies, focusing on building more homes and reforming the rental sector. However, the Conservatives are less biased towards tenants compared to Labour. The example of rent caps in Scotland highlights how poorly thought-out policies can lead to unintended consequences, such as a 30% increase in rents. This demonstrates the importance of understanding the market dynamics before implementing regulations. Property investing is a long-term wealth-building strategy that requires taking a 10 to 20-year view. By buying the right type of property and understanding the market, investors can ride out short-term fluctuations and policy changes. Property investors need to adapt to market changes and government policies. While it's essential to stay informed and react to new regulations, having a solid understanding of the fundamentals of property investing can help navigate uncertainties. BEST MOMENTS "You can't officially change it I don't think. So many governments have tried to control housing, you can't, you have to let it just be as it is."  "You've got to take a free market approach, you can't, so many governments have tried to control housing, you can't, you have to let it just be as it is."  "It's a pity that the social housing market that is not the private part doesn't have to adhere to the same standards as the private rental sector."  VALUABLE RESOURCES This Property Life - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-property-life-podcast/id1540075591        Property Wealth System YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/PropertyWealthSystem     ABOUT THE SHOW This Property Life is hosted by the team at Property Wealth System. We are a collective of experienced active investors passionate about all things property. Caroline Claydon Caroline Claydon has over 22 years experience in investing in property but it’s only the last 12 years she’s operated as a professional investor.  Her and her husband have built their portfolio throughout the UK covering strategies from buy to let’s, social housing, HMOs, developments and more recently a hotel.  She has travelled the world training people for the last 10 years on how to invest, scale and accelerate their UK property businesses regardless of where they are based.   Caroline loves helping people reach their full potential by changing their mindsets to money, debt, property and investing.  CONTACT METHOD You can join Caroline and James along with a whole host of other like-minded investors in the Property Wealth System Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/propertywealthcommunity Caroline Email: caroline@propertywealthsystem.co.uk Caroline Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-claydon-property/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Welcome to This Property Life podcast.In this one-of-a-kind podcast we tell the stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things in the world of property investment. No gurus. No big egos. Just life-changing success achieved by real people just like you. Our weekly interviews give you a rare and unique insight into the lives of successful property investors who share their wins, their challenges and their top tips to help you in your own property investment journey. Look out for our special edition Panel Shows in which a group of experienced investors get together to take a deep-dive into a specific property topic with invaluable, real-life advice from a guest panellist with a proven track record in that area. This Property Life is brought to you by Property Wealth System. We are a collective of active investors and we are passionate about helping you to achieve financial security for yourself and your family through safe and sensible investments in property.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.