Buy The Block UK: Recent Episodes
Kay Mante
BuytheBlockUK is an educational series about the journeys that have been travelled by those in property, development and investment. Explore the stories of those around us and inspire those that would like to invest at all levels. @buytheblockuk,
Hassan CEO of Black Swan Crypto platform, is a 27th year old Crypo currency investor that has been an avid investor in the space for the past 4 years starting out with a desire to make money in the space he teams up with some friends and colleagues in setting up a platform "Black Swan" which is helping people new to crypto in educating and identifying signals during crypto trading.
He walks us through the space and how the industry is rapidly changing. from a macro economic, political and social perspective. and also how his group is helping many in achieving financial freedom
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We welcome Grace Jackson of JS Property Solutions Limited to speak to us about her property journey born in Wolverhampton in the 80s, she came from a background where race and poverty saw her unfortunately disadvantaged. Witnessing her parents go through the violence at the hand of the authorities, she was intent on making a success of herself and better opportunities for her family. In this episode we speak with Grace about her challenges and successes in life and property She is now the owner of a successful business and loving family.
Her main Goal? Create Generational Wealth, Help as many people as possible in the communities around the world.
P.S I always want to be financially FREE @buytheblockuk
We have an old guest Ashlee Reid of Sterling Capital Group a Mortgage and Financial Advisor who speaks on what he has seen in the local property market during Covid and Post Brexit.
We speak on the nature of the property market this year and how he has seen supply side factors currently affecting the availability of property in the London Market. He also spoke of opportunity external of London and how he sees the process that is adopted by financial institutions in determining affordability as changing, the impacts of bounce back loans on applications.
The craze seems to be crypto , with certain major digital currencies in the past 12 months returning in excess of 400%, is it a bubble? well the question remains investors are continuing to speculate if market will continue to grow or if it will crash like previous cycles.
Opportunities exist post brexit how is the UK doing in navigating these waters Post Brexit, and the trade deals and flexibility the UK now has.
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Seems to be all the rage at this moment in time as generation Z's digital gold we sit down with Chookz a keen crypto enthusiast who invests his time in understanding the real life utility that can be extracted from blockchain technology.
We speak to him about the changing blockchain space and used cases including DeFi, NFTs and where we see the space as going
We also look into interesting projects in relation to property and how crypto is being used to fund real estate projects
He has written a few notable articles and is now immersed in a few forward thinking communities. Most noteworthy is Chainge Finance an end-to-end decentralised financial services blockchain that will redefine banking and put the user at the centre of automated services.
Visit his affiliate site https://chainge.africa and hit register to get free crypto tokens as part of a 10% total market cap giveaway by simply joining the waiting list.
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In todays episode I set down with Amanda Clinton to talk about property and land in Ghana, it cannot be denied that risks exists in the property market and that which particularly exists in the purchase of real estate in Africa. We speak to Amanda Clinton about due diligence and the ways best adopted in ensuring that you remain on the good side of a land transaction free of stress or litigation.
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Sukai Eccleston is a curator of black artistry, with a history of hosting virtual and physical shows, such as the "cant stop our flow" exhibition, which celebrates Black lives and artistic expression. Featuring the works of Tony Daley, Oluwole Omofemi, Catherine Lucktaylor, Onome Otite, and Yermine Richardson.
Sukai also runs an interior design business fusing modern European and African art, with a keen interest in art and discovery, i wanted to know how to pick an artist as an investment and what makes a good investment decision in the art world.
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Anna Agyekum of Onpoint property, continues her discussion on the Ghana Property Market investing and gaining great returns, areas she thinks are ripe for growth and much development in Ghana and strategies that are being adopted to achieve returns of 9 - 15 % in property.
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You could be mistaken in thinking I was talking to a recent university graduate , but in this episode i sit down with a seasoned veteran in property, with over 20 years in the property industry and having a sizeable portfolio in London. We sit down with one half of Onpoint Property, Anna Agyekum ,and Co founder of the Ghana Property Expo about her introduction into property and what she has learnt along the way.
Having seen the pivotal transformation in and around South West London she speaks to us about Mentoring , living with principles and the importance of having integrity. Notably she has over seen the construction of 150 flats in Battersea, Managed a commercial block, seen to the transformation of surrounding area and built a sizeable portfolio of property.
Listen to the two part interview as she drops some gems about her life and learning.
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Buytheblockuk meets Rod Shields a Property investor from Wolverhampton. Buying his first property in his late teens, he walks us through how he sees the changes that have been experienced in the property market, with a constant reinvention of strategy which has seen him go from standard residential, services accommodation, hmos, etc.. he has a wide depth of knowledge about all things property, including property cycles, how to identify tenants, you want to keep and Landlord pitfalls. He also administers a group called "Black Landlords UK(BLUK)" which shares investment information and networks with black property professionals. progressing knowledge and ownership within his community
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The block sits down with Emil Socialize the Director of Soul Seekers, to get the lowdown on the sneaker trade and investing in trainers as an investment strategy. He speaks of the benefits and challenges of the investment and how he sees it, if done well you can gain the ups with little downs. With over 30 years experience in the trade we ask questions around its viability and if it can reap better rewards than property.
SoleSeekers The Film, the worlds first ever feature length documentary on UK trainer culture makes history documenting the rise of collectors, inspectors and respecters of trainers, affectionately known as “sneaker heads”. People of all backgrounds, races, and religious beliefs, have banded together with one unifying purpose; to find the holy grail of trainers through the appreciation of the trainer/sneaker culture.
Award winning Director Emil Socialize (Socialize Media) directs an honest journey of the trainer revolution over the years; cleverly documenting the eras from the Football Casuals during the 70’s and 80’s, 90’s Rave and hip hop culture, year 2k Garage ravers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and beyond.
Soleseekers The Film highlights the importance of music, fashion and UK culture to the UK trainer collectors scene in blended with stories and recollections from avid collectors Such as Kish Kash, Robert ‘Brooksy’ Brooks (Adidas collector), Magdi Fernandes plus others.
Soleseekers looks at how the Internet, the reseller markets and bots have changed the way in which collectors collect. The UK sportswear market is worth over £8 billion today and showing no signs of slowing down so it is safe to predict that the UK Soleseekers are here to stay.
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We spoke to Alfred Dzadey about his property journey and his desire to move from HMO to large scale site developments, its interesting getting the mind set of those that desire to "level up" and move their property journeys forward, this is someone that trained as an aeronautics engineer and project managed future projects with Jaguar Landrover. He has now decided to walk away from the comfort of a well paying contracting gig to pursuit his love of property, financial freedom and legacy.
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Hey as they say the devils in the detail, you would hope that in the execution of the Help to buy scheme developers would in the spirit of helping those that are most exposed in the property journey, would have in place plans that protect the interest of the most venerable during their property journey. I would like us to look under the hood of what certain home builders are doing and ask if their actions can be said to be executed in the view of helping those most needing it.
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We sat down with Mayo Tosin, who we would refer to as a serial entrepreneur, from humble beginnings in Nigeria and an eye for opportunity we sit down with the man himself, his view on the world and how he stays motivated in a world full of challenges. He walks us through his early life and other ventures he has engaged in, his optimism in business and the need for constant change and evolution.
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I guess an Entrepreneur has the ability to look for the best in all scenarios i guess entrepreneurship differs from all other types of occupations as the ultimate objective is to look for ways they can add value to people lives in any situation and as a reward get paid for it. This brings me to my next guest who seems to meet this criteria. understanding the importance of finding a need and the importance of loyalty and building a team of enthusiast that share a vision similar to yours. Originally from an economics background our guest walks us through his journey from DJing to owning commerical nightclubs to building an ecosystem that enabled him to grow a loyal following of customers. We speak of this process and the evolution that has seen him transitioning from the hospitality trade to now being a Director with a commercial analytics firm for deal sources. @buytheblockUK @aaroninspires
Ramone Williams has lived a varied life that is driven by passion and a desire to create, spending his time between growing up in Nottingham England and spells in Central America, he has been one to rise to the challenges that life presents as a Mobo nominated recording artist, teacher of modern foreign languages and property developer we sit down with Ramone to see how he got into property and how he has created an environment conducive for investment
In his view of working and getting to where he needs to be, having a support system that works for you and sacrifice that is needed to get from point A to B. I believe his life is a culmination of small progressive steps that can all be taken by beginners and seasoned investors. The importance of having a bigger plan, and of working with people who share the same beliefs that you do, by way of learning and honing skills and general mindset. Understanding.
Delays in our process are not denials but just temporary stumbling blocks, not unsurmountable , with thought and action. We learn of Ramones story and ask him to tell us in his own words.
I've always been a man for second chances and have kept the belief that inspiration can come from anywhere, today's guest is just that. Shack Baker is an impressive gentleman that has not been one to allow circumstance to dictate who and what his next moves will be.
Shack Baker is the founder and CEO of The Property Shack, a ground-up and airspace development company that specialises in offsite manufacturing. He’s also a creative entrepreneur, mentor and host of the property investors network in Watford. He is currently working on a 40-bed development and shooting the first series of an online production around property development and modern methods of construction.
Shack carries out talks for young people and is the founder of a community interest company that works with young adults, ex-offenders and the homeless in and around the capital. He was a regular volunteer at the former charity Kids Company. In 2019, he and a group of property entrepreneurs raised a record-breaking amount of money for charity Operation Smile that helps children and young people in middle to low-income countries all over the world who require cleft surgery.
Shack feels it is his personal calling to motivate and inspire others to be all they can be, while ferociously working his way to the top and sharing that journey along the way.
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Barbara Chanakira is a Director at Property Management Consultant firm Eaton Property Consultants in Central London, with a client base that included Celebrities and Multimillionaires we speak to Barbara about her life in the provision of exception services to High Networth individuals we sit down to find out how she got into the property game and what she has learnt about service delivery and the importance of having those that believe in your vision of the world. Questions around how you sell to wealthy individuals and getting into a market that better services these people. We answer the question of what it takes and if our barrier in getting into this market is self imposed. @eatonmayfair @buytheblockuk
Kwasi Affum stopped by to talk about all things not property, not investment but all the same satisfying , what he seeks in his life and his heritage. With much in common not just being from the same country , sharing the same date of birth and originating from the same hometown in Ghana, we sat down and discussed his philosophy to life and all things new technology. The function of the brain and how we can program the brain to be happy, to set high goals of achievement. and contentment. Touching on what makes him tick and what he is searching for in life, highly intelligent but at the same time laid back approach. Kwasi showed an interesting approach to a highly driven individual. @kwasiaffum @buytheblockuk Sponsorships: off for this episode
Kwasi Affum stopped by to talk about all things not property, not investment but all the same satisfying , what he seeks in his life and his heritage. With much in common not just being from the same country , sharing the same date of birth and originating from the same hometown in Ghana, we sat down and discussed his philosophy to life and all things new technology.
The function of the brain and how we can program the brain to be happy, to set high goals of achievement. and contentment.
Touching on what makes him tick and what he is searching for in life, highly intelligent but at the same time laid back approach. Kwasi showed an interesting approach to a highly driven individual.
@kwasiaffum @buytheblockuk
On today's episode we sit down with Ashlee Reid a Owner and financial advisory at sterling capital group. He has been working in the world of property investment for 12 plus years, qualifying as a mortgage broker in the year of the 2008 financial crash , he walks us through what he has learnt and continues to do in staying upto date in the changing economic climate. He takes us on a journey of self reflection and what the community needs to do, to create generational wealth, how to build a balanced portfolios and create multiple income streams. For those from a low economic base the benefits of communal investment and the opportunities they present in investing in real estate and other ventures through the Spreading of risk and reduced exposure whilst still generating a healthy return. @sterlingpropertygroup, @buytheblockuk
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Whats been happening in the world of property this week we explore new mortgage deals post lockdown, the black lives matter movement and what should be expecting from our institution.
In today episode we sit down with a young man Nathan King who has seen himself transition from an academy playing footballer to property. Growing up in South london he saw the impact of weak communities and desired to impact positively his society. Also holding an entreprenurial streak, we walk through his journey starting a number of businesses and becoming a permanent fixture in property, as he's progressed his career in real estate from starting out in Rent2Rent deal sourcing to doing commercial and development deals
Julian Ansah shares his journey from Hip Hop to Houses in this Pod Cast. His property investing journey started in 2004, initially using the Buy To Let Multi let strategy, he has developed his strategy over the years which now includes cash flowing and capital growth Buy To Let HMO’s, Rent To Rent’s, Land Purchasing and Crowd Funding developments. These are what he calls his Side Hustle (Making Moves Property, Urban Living London) to his main career in Cyber Security where he’s worked for leading tech companies like McAfee and Symantec running sales businesses across the UK & Europe. Julian say’s “Property is a secure vehicle to passive income, financial freedom, financial wealth and your WHY. It enables you to provide more for your family, accomplish bigger goals like building schools and supporting the wider community by giving back, inspiring others and younger people starting out in our community of what they can also achieve, when they see someone from a similar background to them achieving things in property investing and hard work and entrepreneurship.” @buytheblockuk @julianaceansah
Whats been happening in the world of property this week
We explore the questions are we heading for a property crash, VR in architecture, New Permitted Development planning
Welcome to the blueprint, the in troduction to the team and what's going on in our lives, life after covid, architecture and changing designs
Stephanie Taylor is Co-Founder of HMO Heaven and Rent 2 Rent Success. HMO Heaven is a leading HMO management and development company in Wales. Stephanie, along with sister and business partner, Nicky grew HMO Heaven and secured contracts worth over £2m in under 3 years. In the last few years she’s bought a mix of multi-unit blocks, HMOs and commercial units with a focus on bringing beautiful, affordable homes to market. Stephanie launched Rent 2 Rent Success to inspire others to Believe Bigger, Be Bolder and Be Gamechangers for Good through the power of ethical property investment. Her focus is on using property to do good in our community and in the world. Stephanie debunks the myth that you need large sums of money to get started in property though her inspirational YouTube videos and talks. Her book Rent to Rent Success – The Ultimate Guide to Creating Consistent Cashflow, Escaping the 9-5 and Living Life on Your Terms will be published in September.
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In this episode we catch up with 27 year old property investor, RICS surveyor and youtuber Faith Locken owner of thepropertyhustle channel, we walk through her journey into property and how she got into real estate. Faith has been in the property industry for 8 years and has experience in a variety of fields including agency, valuation, investment and development. She has worked for some of the world's largest global real estate firms all whilst building passive income through property investing.
Using her expertise as an RICS Surveyor and Valuer, Faith provides deal analysis services to property developers & investors. She documents her property journey through her YouTube channel 'The Property Hustle', and teaches 1others how to achieve financial freedom through property with her comprehensive mentorship programme.
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I spoke to Trevor Tackie the managing director of Trevlyn properties a medium to high end, London and Kent based estate agents, with 17 years experience in property and a focus on the sales and lettings business, we look at how and where they continue to operate, even during COVID-19
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This is episode 2 on the Buy the block series, I had the pleasure to sit down with one of my good friends Douglas Fokuo, he is an equity trader by day, Managing Director of Reka Properties which is a boutique estate agency focussing on HMOs but also has created multiple income streams by investing in property globally. He walked us through his current philosophy's and how he continues to create multiple income streams, and grows his business. Host: Kay Mante Podcast @buytheblockuk Guest Douglas Fokuo of Reka Property
On todays episode i interview Eddie Dujon a developer, entrepreneur and landord, who has renovated and built over 60 million Pounds worth of real estate in the UK, focusing on London and surrounding towns. Starting out in equipment sales he has been able to transition to becoming a landlord through smarts and grit. In this episode he documents his learning and how he has been able to move forward in the changing landscape. @BuytheblockUk