Thinking about becoming a property investor or ready to scale? In this episode, we break down every major UK property investment strategy — service-based or equity-based — so you can choose the right path and make informed, profitable decisions.

What we cover:

  • Core UK property investment strategies explained

  • Service-based strategies: R2SA, trading, sourcing, flipping

  • Equity-based strategies: BTL, BRR, B2SA and long-term wealth building

  • Real numbers for R2SA: costs, yields, risks & margins

  • Why margins are tightening in 2025 and how to adapt

  • BTL & BRR in today’s market (yes, they still work)

  • When flips outperform and when they don’t

  • B2SA tax traps: SDLT, VAT, ATED and structure

  • Commercial & mixed-use conversions: skills, team & timelines

  • Typical path for beginners and how to start with £0

  • What to do if you have no money, limited funds, or no time

  • The real long-term goal: equity accumulation

Our companies:

  • ZEN Stays — £1.1m annual turnover through Serviced Accommodation

  • ZEN Properties — £1m+ assets with £500k own equity

  • ZEN Properties Podcast — real conversations on building cashflow + wealth through UK real estate

Sponsorship:

  • This episode is brought to you by ZEN Properties.

  • We develop and convert property across the UK.

  • Investors earn 11-15% annual, asset-backed.

  • Find out more: zenproperties.uk 

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