012 Screw New Year’s resolutions
This episode is a no-BS portfolio and business update — what’s working, what’s breaking, and what we’re changing going into 2026.
What we cover:
Real portfolio updates from Mawsley, Cotswolds and Swadlincote
What actually rents fast vs what looks good on paper
Lessons from being £70k over budget (and how it could’ve been avoided)
Why we’re restructuring our serviced accommodation businesses
ZEN Management: what it is and why we’re launching it
Why New Year’s resolutions are mostly a lie — and what to do instead
Reducing expensive debt without killing momentum
Getting clarity on A&L, P&L and forecasts (without accountant shock)
Systemising businesses so they run without you
Outsourcing when you think you can’t afford to
How we’re planning to retain more assets and finish more projects
Our companies:
ZEN Stays — £1.1m annual turnover through Serviced Accommodation & Property Management
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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