Welcome to our PINCAST, the podcast presented by Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News, the leading monthly magazine providing news analysis and professional research for the discerning private investor/landlord which launched 20+ years ago in 2002. If you want to listen to factual no nonsense interviews, insight and opinion from some highly experienced and respected property professionals then this is THE podcast that you need to tune into on a regular basis. In upcoming PINCAST episodes you can learn more about the reality of property investing strategies including buy to let, commercial property investment and conversions, alongside the value to be gained via planning permission uplifts and much more. If you're interested in subscribing to the magazine or just wish to find out more, you can do so here: https://property-investor-news.com/
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April 29, 2026Episode 116 min
Section 21 Is Gone – What Happens Now?
Tell us what you think of this episode!In this episode, we break down the Renters’ Rights Act—the biggest reform to landlord and tenant law in decades.We cover: What’s changing and when The end of Section 21 and its impact New compliance requirements and deadlines Why landlords are under increasing pressure What this means for rents and the wider market Whether you’re a landlord, investor, or property professional, this is essential listening. Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
October 18, 2024Episode 543 min
Scaling up With Property Developments
Tell us what you think of this episode!Kevin Edge of the Mosaic Group talks with Richard Bowser, editor of Property Investor News about his latest development of nine houses in Stapleford Abbots, Essex, his previous development in St Albans and how he has scaled up his developments over time and the challenges he has faced in doing so.You can read or watch the interview and hear more about the project, including images of the finished homes in the October issue or on our website, to get a copy you can subscribe to the magazine here: https://property-investor-news.com/subscribe.html Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
April 29, 2024Episode 41 hr 4 min
Banker Turns Developer
Tell us what you think of this episode!From banking to property development. In this latest episode of the PINCast, Stephen Johnson of 9Y Capital talks with editor Richard Bowser. Stephen talks about his previous role as the very first employee of Shawbrook Bank which then grew rapidly over a decade to having over a thousand staff lending into the property sector. After leaving the company he then turned to become a property developer himself before co-founding 9Y Capital. This latest PINCast reveals some very insightful comments about property development and lending. If you want to understand how a property lender approaches development risk then tune in. Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
March 26, 2024Episode 331 min
Research and Investing Risk
Tell us what you think of this episode!Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News Magazine, welcomed Louise Reynolds of Property Venture onto the PINCast to discuss the topic of due diligence and the need for thorough research when investing in property projects.In this latest PINCast, they explored the importance of due diligence from both the perspective of property investors and developers in this constantly evolving marketplace. They both suggested using an online registry to verify claims made by developers and to check the authenticity of project ownership. Louise emphasized the need for triangulation, checking information from three independent sources, and Richard suggested seeking up to seven sources if the situation is critically important. They cautioned against complacency and overconfidence in both investors and developers, and stressed the need for thorough investigation to avoid potential pitfalls.Biography: Louise Reynolds started investing in 2007 with her first investment property bought overseas in Krakow in Poland. She is an investor, landlord and developer based in Surrey. She helps time-strapped professionals invest in property through her bespoke sourcing service or supporting through mentoring and consultancy. She describes herself as a Prudent Property Investor, she is risk-averse so has an affinity for de-risking investments. She is an active speaker on the property circuit and has been asked for her opinion in numerous press publications like The Times, The Telegraph, A Place in the Sun and has been interviewed for a number of Podcasts.To learn more about Louise Reynolds: www.property-venture.com Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
January 2, 2024Episode 241 min
Understanding Risk in Property Development via Due Diligence
Tell us what you think of this episode!What do investors need to know when investing their monies directly with a property developer. In this episode of the PINCast we look at how you should firstly focus on the return of your capital alongside the returns that can be made on a property development Private Investor Helen Chorley talks with editor Richard Bowser. # What is YOUR appetite to risk and how does it compare with the developer that you are looking to work with by investing in a project? # Accepting that higher returns often mean accepting bigger risks with a property developer # Due-diligence is critical to ensure the above so listen and learn from an experienced professional investor who has learnt to take nothing for granted. Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
December 20, 2023Episode 138 min
Nightmare Tenancies and Sleepless Nights
Tell us what you think of this episode!In the first of a new series of PINCast episodes, Derby based landlord and developer Ruth Hobbs talks with Richard Bowser about her recent property deals and developments and discusses what happened with her student properties during the Covid-19 pandemic.You can read an article with Ruth here about her experiences in more detail: https://property-investor-news.com/article/investor_interview/2023/10/09/nightmare_tenancies_and_sleepless_nights.html Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
November 21, 2023Episode 538 min
20+ Years of Property Investing with Simon Zutshi
Tell us what you think of this episode!In the latest PINCast from Property Investor News, editor Richard Bowser talks with Simon Zutshi, founder of the ‘property investors network’ (pin). Listen to Simon discuss how he got into property, why he founded the ‘property investors network’ and discusses with Richard what they think the future holds for property investment. Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
July 11, 2023Episode 449 min
Mortgage Crisis: Facts and Fiction
Tell us what you think of this episode!In the latest PINCast from Property Investor News, Richard Bowser talks with Adam Lawrence, co-founder of the Partners in Property networking events. Have you done over 600 property deals in the last 10 years? Have you done over 300 refurbs since 2012?Do you want to gain real insights into what is being labelled as the ‘Mortgage Crisis’?To understand what’s really happening with mortgage lending rates and when the peak in this cycle could occur listen to this podcast. Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
March 15, 2023Episode 335 min
What’s Happening with Property Development and Finance?
Tell us what you think of this episode!Richard Bowser, editor of Property Investor News talks with Mike Bristow, CEO of Crowd Property Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
July 14, 2022Episode 229 min
Ben Beadle: Politics and Property
Tell us what you think of this episode!In this latest podcast episode from Property Investor News, magazine editor Richard Bowser talked with Ben Beadle, Chief Executive of the National Residential Landlord Association (NRLA) about some of the key implications for landlords contained within the Renters Reform White Paper. The discussion between Ben and Richard took place on the historic day that Boris Johnson agreed to relinquish his post as Prime Minister. Richard Bowser, editor and founder of Property Investor News magazine, thanks you for listening to the PINCast
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