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Property Investors Paul Samuda & Amanda Woodward share with you their knowledge, skill & experience on the subject of UK property investing. This podcast is for anyone with a keen interest in UK property and more specifically those interested in the geographical locations of Stoke on Trent, Newcastle under Lyme & Crewe.
Episodes

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 58, Amanda walks your through HOW TO APPLY FOR AN HMO LICENCE in 2025 - There is a lot more to consider than you think!
Amanda takes you step by step from the application form, to the critical documentation stage, walks you through the on-site meeting with the HMO officer and finally receiving the licence.
Tune in to this engaging episode and navigate the world of Licensed HMO properties.
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Ep. 57 - Amanda shares why you SHOULD NOT SELL your rental property 2025!
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 57, Amanda shares why YOU SHOULD NOT SELL your rental property in 2025.
Amanda shares her top 7 reasons as to why landlords should stay in the game whilst the amateurs are running scared.
Tune in to this engaging episode and navigate the world of property investment
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton

Friday Jan 31, 2025
Ep. 56 - Digital Summary on the KEY CHANGES for the Property Market in 2025.
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Friday Jan 31, 2025
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In digital episode 56, we cover the key changes to the property market in 2025.
We cover Renters Rights, Stamp Duty, Holiday Lets, EPC, Politics and House Price Trends.
Tune in to this engaging episode and navigate the world of property investment amidst a politically charged and constantly evolving industry.
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton

Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Sunday Dec 29, 2024
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast. In episode 55, hosts Paul Samuda and Amanda Woodward, catch up the last few months and share how Project OneB, now known as One Battison is finally complete.
Planning ahead, listen to Paul share his insights in the current economy for business and landlords and his prediction for 2025.
Paul and Amanda share the decision to test digital episodes to keep their listeners regularly updated on the topical and technical changes in the market, and how they will be uploaded alongside their usual, and well followed 'live' episodes.
Tune in to this engaging episode and navigate the world of property investment amidst a politically charged and constantly evolving industry.
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton

Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast.
In episode 54, hosts Amanda Woodward & Paul Samuda continue with the new style semi-digital episode, this time talking about how Labour's budget is hurting the UK economy.
They have researched the impact of landlords and business owners along with the reaction of the Bank of England.
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton

Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Tuesday Nov 12, 2024
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast.
In episode 53, hosts Amanda Woodward & Paul Samuda continue with the new style semi-digital episode, this time researching the US elections and the recent Donald Trump Victory.
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton

Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast.
In episode 52, host Amanda Woodward continues with the new style semi-digital episode, this time sharing insights into the coaching clients they work with.
Whether it be assisting with your first deal, or reviewing an established portfolio for an experienced investor, they are sharing a snapshot of the success of their coaching and advisory clients in Stoke on Trent & Crewe plus a little further field in Birmingham and the North of England.
Listen to the end of the episode and hear about our most recent clients £1m social housing contract, yes One Million in rent, secured on a contract!
Let's check it out.
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton

Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast.
In episode 51, host Amanda Woodward introduces a new style semi-digital episode reviewing the last 24 hours and the Autumn Budget from Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Let's check it out.
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton

Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast.
In episode 50, host Amanda Woodward introduces a new style episode that we are calling a Deep Dive with Property Friends.
Today's episode takes a deep dive into Labour's Renters Rights Bills and covers all the items the government will be introducing from a tenant perspective along with the implication for landlords.
From the removal of section 21, the creation of a new database and ombudsman, new eviction process, the introduction of the decent home standards, even tenants renting with pets.
Let's check it out.
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton

Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Saturday Oct 26, 2024
Welcome to the Essential Property Podcast.
In episode 49, host Amanda Woodward introduce a new style episode that we are calling a reflection with friends.
With the new government now firmly in play, this episode reflects back our predictions of Episode 43 - Pauls Political Position! and what we thought would happen should the labour party come into power.
Today's episode also references the prime ministers TV interview this week regarding his definition of the 'working people' who he intends to protect in the upcoming autumn budget.
Lets check it out.
Essential Property Options
Property Investment & Development
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk
Property Management Service
www.creweandstokeroomsandsuites.co.uk
www.essentialpropertyoptions.co.uk/landlords
*NEW LAUNCH*
Stay & Co Property Management Services
Property Management in Birmingham, Derby & Burton