The Essential Property Podcast
Property Investors Paul Samuda & Amanda Woodward share with you their knowledge, skill & experience on the subject of UK property investing, Business & Automation. This podcast is for anyone with a keen interest in UK property as those curious about the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the world of Property.
Episodes
All Change, All Change — Mind the F@?king Gap
Death by a thousand cuts!
It's not a series of unlucky cuts. It's a pattern — and once you see it, you can't unsee it. Four gaps are quietly redesigning private landlordism out...
Are We Heading Back to the 1970s?
In Episode 78, Amanda & Paul say what every landlord needs to hear right now, and what most people are scared to say!
Is the private rented sector on the...
Where Have All the Landlords Gone?
The private rented sector is losing small landlords at pace — and the consequences for tenants, operators and investors are only starting to show.
In this episode, Paul and Amanda cover the exodus, why rent-to-rent is harder than advertised, where the opportunities are post May 1st 2026, how stressed they actually are, and what the Strait of Hormuz has to do with your next contractor invoice...
In this episode of The Essential Property Podcast, Amanda Woodward sits down with Craig Adams, Director of New Chapter Property Finance, specialist mortgage broker based in Stoke-on-Trent, and one of the most knowledgeable voices in buy-to-let and property investment finance in the UK.
Is Property Still the Best Investment in the UK?
This week on The Essential Property Podcast, Amanda sits down with one of the UK's most credible and analytically rigorous property investors — Adam Lawrence, host of the Propenomix podcast and the man behind a property group approaching £50 million in assets.
In Episode 72, you hear from Essential Advisory Mentorship student James Rogan, and how he scaled his business from £0 to £3.8m with our guidance and support.
James shares how he started with his electrical business but always had a strong desire to build his own property portfolio and in the last few years took massive action to make that happen.
Listen to how James has raised over £1m in private finance and his goals ...
In Episode 71, your learn just what happens when a property management company stops talking about AI… and actually builds it?
In the first episode of 'The Transformation Year' mini-series, Paul and Amanda take you inside the first four weeks of deploying STAN — an AI-powered customer communication agent designed to transform how landlords and property managers operate.
This isn’t theory. This is real life, insid...
In this episode Amanda Woodward aimed her message at International Investors. Overseas investors with UK property.
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New legislation changes
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Changes to selling and exiting your portfolio
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New landlord database to join
We suggest you;
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Meet with your agent and make sure they are up to speed with Renters Rights Act
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Review your portfolio. Are you buying, selling or staying the same
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Connect wit...
In this episode Amanda Woodward is back hosting with with Paul Samuda as they break down the three types of landlords they see every day.
If you’re a UK landlord worried about:
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Section 21 changes
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Compliance deadlines
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Scaling without burning out
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Whether to self-manage or use a letting agent
👉 this episode will help you understand exactly where you sit — and what needs to change.
🏘️ The Th...Get Ready for 01 May 2026 | What this Deadline Really Means for Landlords & The Renters Rights Act
In this episode of The Essential Property Podcast, Amanda Woodward breaks down the government’s latest announcement confirming that the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will fully come into force on 1 May 2026.
Amanda explains, in plain English, what this landmark change means for landlords, letting agents, and property manage...
Autumn Budget 2025 | What Rachel Reeves’ Plans Could Mean for Landlords and Business Owners
In this episode, Amanda Woodward shares her expert predictions for the upcoming Autumn Budget 2025, and what it could mean for landlords, property investors, and small business owners across the UK.
With Chancellor Rachel Reeves under pressure to fill a £40 billion gap in the public finances, Amanda explains why tax rises on rental inc...
The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now law — and the first phase starts on 27 December 2025.
In this solo episode, Amanda Woodward breaks down what this means for landlords, letting agents, and property managers across the UK.
You’ll learn:
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What changes take effect from 27 December (the new enforcement powers for councils).
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Why this first stage matters even before Section 21 is abolished.
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How Essential Mana...
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In episode 63, Paul & Amanda have created a deep dive digital episode sharing the chaos in the UK property market and economic climate.
Are you a Professional Investor and ready to take advantage to the chaos? or are you acting like an Amateur and running for the hills?
We hope you enjoy this episode, let's check it out.Essential Property Options
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In episode 62, Paul & Amanda share economic and property market insights with their predictions for the months ahead.
We hope you enjoy this episode, let's check it out.Essential Property Options
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In episode 61, Jessica Leader talks 'Investing with Impact' & her mission to combine profit & purpose in Birmingham & The Midlands.
Jessica works with private investors who want to invest with a purpose and uses her property development experience to find buildings in the Midlands and creates homes for vulnerable people.
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