{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Better Financial Futures","title":"Getting started in property investment with Neil Stewart","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1547,"description":"In this episode of Better Financial Futures, host John Boatman is joined by property investor, mentor, and author Neil Stewart. With a background in IT and self-employment, Neil shares how he turned to property as a way to build long-term income after realising he had no pension safety net.Together, John and Neil explore the realities of getting on the property ladder, the difference between buying a home and buying an investment, and why financial education around money and property is still lacking in schools. They discuss interest rates, equity, risk, legal processes, and the emotional side of investing — including fear, overwhelm, and learning from mistakes.This is an honest, practical conversation about property as part of a broader financial future — not hype, not quick wins, but education, experience, and informed decision-making.More from Neil:Check out his book: https://amzn.eu/d/0ef4xaLiFind out more on his website: https://www.thebookonukproperty.com/In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How Neil transitioned from self-employment into property investingWhy property can act as a long-term income strategyThe difference between buying your home and buying an investment propertyWhy timing the market (interest rates, house prices, tax changes) can stop people from ever getting startedHow equity in your home can potentially be used to fund investmentsThe importance of professional legal support when buying propertyWhy renting isn’t necessarily a financial failureHow fear of numbers and overwhelm stops people from taking actionWhy small, consistent rent increases are better than large jumpsThe value of mentorship and learning from other people’s mistakesJohn’s Top Tip of the EpisodeReview your utility providersWhether you own one property or several, regularly check the cost of your gas, electricity, water, broadband, and other utilities. Small differences in tariffs can add up significantly over time. Reviewing and switching when necessary is a simple way to reduce...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/s6VlXx3F_lvNFAdgcLwcSKJxY60586VWYo0yCWUdEfE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YWIw/MDU1OGI4N2Y1NmY1/YzAwMDgzMGE1MzAx/ZjlmNS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}