The Game Of Loans Podcast

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Welcome to The Game of Loans Podcast, hosted by Sam Norris, The Property Investors Broker. This podcast is not a Q&A. It’s all about real conversations, with real people... and trying to keep it as fun as possible. If you’re into Property, Finance and Business you’re in the right place. New episodes every Thursday

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October 31, 202438 min

147 - Beyond the Bridge: Making Sure You Never Go Over Your Bridging Loan Term!

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

October 24, 202435 min

146 - Does Buy, Refurbish, Refinance Still Work?

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

October 15, 202446 min

145 - Building a £200m Property Portfolio with Nick & Jamie Barnett

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

August 30, 202429 min

144 -The Wonderful World of Bridging Finance

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

August 22, 202415 min

143 - Commercial Mortgages - Owner Occupier Vs Investment

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

April 4, 2024Episode 14242 min

142 - April Mortgage Market Update with Sam, Shanelle and Matt

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

March 28, 202429 min

141 - BONUS - Base Rate News LIVE Reaction and Analysis

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

March 21, 202450 min

140 - Property Stats Geek-Fest with Andrew Roberts

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

March 7, 2024Episode 13953 min

139 - Property Flipping Masterclass with Emma Fielding

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

February 29, 2024Episode 13857 min

138 - Property Tax Masterclass with Amy Richardson

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 - info@grandunionfinanceltd.co.uk 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