I completed on this one about a month ago, and it's been a busy few weeks getting everything turned around. Purchase was around £185k, with roughly £28k going into the refurbishment. It's gone from looking pretty tired when I first viewed it to something that I’m now genuinely happy to put in front of buyers. Nothing particularly glamorous about the process, trades, materials, unexpected little jobs, keeping an eye on the numbers and making sure the refurb doesn't start running away from the original budget. I've been doing property for a while now, so I've learned that the deal isn't just about finding a property that looks cheap. It's about knowing what you're buying, understanding the numbers before you commit, and having a clear idea of what you're trying to achieve with it. One thing I’m always pleased about with closing a deal is that the fund for the purchase and the refurbishment are always available through my other income stream, no mortgage and no loan involved. It wasn't necessarily the easiest route, but having the funds available meant I could move forward without adding another layer of borrowing to the deal So roughly £213k of my own capital has gone into this one from purchase through to the refurb. That's something I've deliberately worked towards over the years because having your own capital available can give you a different level of flexibility when opportunities come up. We're now at the final stage, getting the finishing touches done and preparing everything for the market. It'll be interesting to see where the final sale lands compared with the numbers I had in mind when I bought it. For me, that's one of the most rewarding parts of property, seeing a tired asset at the beginning and then watching the numbers and the property transform together. A few people have asked me in the past how I structure and fund deals like this without relying heavily on traditional borrowing. It's actually something I've approached quite differently over the years. I'm willing to share it here to, for anyone who is interested.

A new month is a fresh opportunity to pause, reset, and be intentional about where we’re putting our time, energy, and attention. Sometimes, growth doesn’t come from making one massive decision. It comes from the small habits we repeat consistently, the conversations we have, the knowledge we pursue, the risks we’re willing to take, and the way we manage what we already have. So as we step into September, I’m curious: What is one habit you want to intentionally cultivate this month that could create more growth in your life and finances? - Maybe it’s learning something new every day. - Maybe it’s being more disciplined with your money. - Maybe it’s making one meaningful connection each week. Or perhaps it’s finally taking action on an idea you’ve been sitting on. For me, I think the biggest shift is moving from simply thinking about growth to creating habits that make growth inevitable over time. New month. New opportunities. New lessons. Welcome to September, what habit are you taking with you into this month? 🌱

Hi been long time. hope you are all well. Is anybody going tomorrow at Leonard hotel near Heathrow?

Morning everyone, Just wanted to offer an invitation to our 1-day masterclass tomorrow. For those interested please take a look at these details: Location: The Leonardo Hotel Heathrow, London UB7 0DP Time: 9:30am - 6pm Free parking is also available - please go to reception and let them know your car registration and that you are attending a Smart Corporate Stays event here in the hotel. Book here: https://franchise.smartcorporatestays.com/scs-londonsept-2026 VIP tickets are available - please see website for further information.

Hi all! It is great to have so many new members in here! Question for all of you, what are your current wins and challenges? Let's share and get a conversation going! 😊