Property Developer Show - The Podcast

Vann Vogstad, Founder & CEO of COHO, shares the principles behind successful HMOs and shared living portfolios. He explains what separates high-performing HMO landlords from the rest, how tenant compatibility can improve retention and rental performance, and why raising standards in shared housing supports both business outcomes and tenant satisfaction.

The conversation explores building better tenant experiences and creating socially compatible house shares that reduce conflict, lower voids and support more sustainable shared living models within the UK housing market.

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show

Property Filter: 8-day free trial + 50% off your first month:Find motivated sellers, spot profitable deals fast, and get ahead of your competition: https://register.property-filter.co.uk/PDS

COHO: Compliance, rent, maintenance and tenancy management in one platform: https://coho.life/management/property-developer-show

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.
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COHO: https://coho.life/management/property-developer-show

00:00 Key insights on HMO’s and Shared Living
01:15 What the best landlords do to maintain high standards 
04:01 Property Developer Show
04:29 Building a better tenant experience in HMO’s 
10:20 What successful HMO landlords are doing differently
13:48 How to create harmonious living in HMO’s
30:45 GoHighLevel
32:06 Cont: How to create harmonious living in HMO’s
39:38 How COHO improves tenant compatibility

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

Ewan Dudding, a 28 year old Scottish property investor with a £25 million portfolio, answers rapid-fire questions on how he built and scaled his UK property portfolio. From how he got started in property investing and educated himself, to his favourite property strategy and first deal, this is a direct look at the decisions behind the growth.

Watch Ewan’s full interview to learn more about him here: https://youtu.be/Xi_Nm-CwQMs

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial:Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show

Property Filter: 8-day free trial + 50% off your first month:Find motivated sellers, spot profitable deals fast, and get ahead of your competition: https://register.property-filter.co.uk/PDS

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.
Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk

📱 Property Developer Show:
https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/
https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow
https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show
https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow

00:00 Coming up
00:25 Property Developer Show
00:53 If starting in property today, this is where Ewan would focus
01:42 How Ewan actually learned property
02:59 Ewan’s favourite property strategy (and why it works in 2026)
04:15 Ewan’s first property deal
06:15 The best property & business resource
07:08 3 property investors who’ve inspired Ewan’s journey 
09:25 What really motivates Ewan to build a £25m portfolio 
11:20 4 people (dead or alive) Ewan would have dinner with

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

Max Scott, an award-winning property investor behind over £100 million in deals, shares why he now specialises in FRI leases. We break down how they work in today’s market, from the impact of the Renters’ Rights Act to how lenders assess them and what strong exit strategies look like. Then we tackle the bigger question: is property the best asset class to invest in? Max outlines the five components that set it apart from stocks, bonds and commodities and how investors can maximise each one.

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial
Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show

Property Filter: 8-day free trial + 50% off your first month
Find motivated sellers, spot profitable deals fast, and get ahead of your competition: https://register.property-filter.co.uk/PDS

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.
Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk

📱 Property Developer Show:
https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/
https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow
https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show
https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow

Contact Max:
https://maxscottproperty.com/
https://instagram.com/maxscottproperty/

00:00 FRI leases explained
03:00 Renters Rights Act as a commercial investor
04:05 Why pension funds are targeting FRI deals and what that means for your exit
07:36 Property Developer Show
08:04 Will lenders back 20-year leases?
11:30 Why write a book and why now?
12:46 The 5 components that make property untouchable
15:20 How to maximise all 5 components for wealth creation
22:04 GoHighLevel
23:25 Cont: How to maximise all 5 components for wealth creation
25:49 One piece of advice for investors
28:20 How to get in touch with Max

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

What if your customer paid for the build and de-risked your entire development?

Property developer, Mike Gommersall, breaks down a £1.765m GDV custom build scheme, sharing his journey from full-time mechanical engineer into property, and the real mechanics behind custom builds from planning and finance to managing complexity and client expectations.

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trial: Your all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show

Property Filter: 8-day free trial + 50% off your first monthFind motivated sellers, spot profitable deals fast, and get ahead of your competition: https://register.property-filter.co.uk/PDS

📱 Property Developer Show:
https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/
https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow
https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show
https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow

Contact Mike:
https://linkedin.com/in/mike-gommersall-bb9854222/
https://www.peachleyrise.co.uk/
https://www.greenlydevelopments.co.uk/

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.
Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk

00:00 From engineer to property developer
08:42 Property Developer Show
09:10 What made you take the leap
11:30 What shaped your property journey 
15:12 Building your power team
17:14 Complexities of custom builds for multiple customers
20:05 Structuring finance for custom builds
22:20 Planning permission
25:20 Finance for custom builds
28:51 The numbers behind a £1.765m GDV project
31:17 GoHighLevel
32:39 Cont: The numbers behind a £1.765m GDV project
35:52 Why I chose custom developments
40:03 Is custom build right for you? 
47:55 Connect with Mike

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.

Andrew and Mary are qualified architects and property investors with over 20 years of combined experience delivering high-end residential projects. In this episode, they share practical design insights for HMOs and buy-to-let properties, covering common design mistakes to avoid, how to maximise space while keeping costs down, which trends are worth following (and which date quickly), how to avoid emotional decision-making as a new investor, and how to create real wow appeal that tenants actually value.

🏡 Partner offers for property entrepreneurs:

GoHighLevel: 30-day free trialYour all-in-one CRM and automation hub to manage deal pipelines, client communications, handle follow-ups and help you simplify your process: https://www.gohighlevel.com/property-developer-show

Property Filter: 8-day free trial + 50% off your first monthFind motivated sellers, spot profitable deals fast, and get ahead of your competition: https://register.property-filter.co.uk/PDS

📱 Property Developer Show:
https://instagram.com/propertydevelopershow/
https://tiktok.com/@propertydevelopershow
https://linkedin.com/company/property-developer-show
https://facebook.com/propertydevelopershow

Contact Andrew and Mary:
https://www.elitedwellings.co.uk/
https://instagram.com/elitedwellings/

🎟️ Join us live at the Property Developer Show as we tour different cities across the UK in 2026! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the property development community.
Register for free tickets at: https://propertydevelopershow.co.uk

00:00 How to design rental properties tenants actually love
04:42 Property Developer Show
05:10 Property design trends vs timeless designs
12:36 How to maximise space and keep build costs down (without cheapening the finish)
13:12 How architects assess deal potential before buying
15:05 Creating wow appeal on a budget: high impact design for HMO’s & BTL’s
19:14 Avoiding emotional design decisions as a property investor
21:40 Location strategy for Andrew & Mary
25:49 The investor learning curve
26:22 GoHighLevel 
27:47 Cont: The investor learning curve
35:04 The long-term goal
37:54 HMO & Buy-to-let design advice to maximise space and rental income
40:33 How to connect with Andrew & Mary

Property Developer Show ©️ serves solely as a podcast platform. The perspectives and opinions presented by our guests, sponsors, and third-party contributors are independent and do not represent our own views, nor should they be considered as investment advice. We do not provide guidance on investment strategies for individuals or organisations. It is recommended that all investment decisions be approached with caution under the supervision of professional advice. Some episodes, descriptions, or related content may contain affiliate links. If you choose to use these links, Property Developer Show may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Property Developer Show is a trading style of Voxity Media Ltd. ©️ 2025 Voxity Media Ltd.