This episode is taken from the recent property network revolution event, where Mark takes questions from property investors and business owners. Mark answers questions on the current political climate and what this might mean for the economy, the property market and entrepreneurs and businesses.


KEY TAKEAWAYS
Labour still has a lot of left wing MPs in the party, convincing them to vote in more centrist policies will be a challenge for Kier Starmer.
Whilst labour may now increase national insurance of income tax, they will find ways to stealth tax.
Look at post war Britain, prior to Thatcher, shows the problems with rent controls and we are starting to see these issues again with the controls that have been brought in with legislation in Scotland.
One way the country could help tenants and landlords and begin to solve supply and demand problems in housing is by reforming the planning system.
Local planning regulations, with zones and permitted development within these would speed up planning processes and consent
Whilst it may not be popular, someone in politics needs to make some tough decisions around planning and development so we can solve the housing crisis.



BEST MOMENTS

"He’s not Jeremy Corbyn is he”

“The conservatives have done an appalling job for too long”

“I would reform the planning system in a huge way”

“Someone will balls needs to actually do it”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/user/progressivepropertyhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/

ABOUT THE HOST

Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.

CONTACT METHOD

Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive

This episode is taken from the recent property network revolution event, where Mark takes questions from property investors and business owners. Mark answers questions on the current political climate and what this might mean for the economy, the property market and entrepreneurs and businesses.
 KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Labour still has a lot of left wing MPs in the party, convincing them to vote in more centrist policies will be a challenge for Kier Starmer.</li>
<li>Whilst labour may now increase national insurance of income tax, they will find ways to stealth tax.</li>
<li>Look at post war Britain, prior to Thatcher, shows the problems with rent controls and we are starting to see these issues again with the controls that have been brought in with legislation in Scotland.</li>
<li>One way the country could help tenants and landlords and begin to solve supply and demand problems in housing is by reforming the planning system.</li>
<li>Local planning regulations, with zones and permitted development within these would speed up planning processes and consent</li>
<li>Whilst it may not be popular, someone in politics needs to make some tough decisions around planning and development so we can solve the housing crisis.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS   "He’s not Jeremy Corbyn is he”
“The conservatives have done an appalling job for too long”
“I would reform the planning system in a huge way”
“Someone will balls needs to actually do it”
VALUABLE RESOURCES 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty">https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty</a> <a href="https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/">https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
CONTACT METHOD
Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive">https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/markprogressive">https://twitter.com/markprogressive</a>

Investing, business, finance &economics - Mark Homer has the experience to help you with many of your questions & challenges. Mark My Words is a successful, eccentric & introverted businessman’s experience of 20 years with no waffle, ads, bravado or big pitches. Mark will interview the worlds most successful business, finance & money experts as well as impart his knowledge in a factual, direct manner. Mark runs & owns multiple businesses & property portfolios so teaches you what he does on a daily basis. A contrarian investor & capitalist, Mark will help you raise more finance, make more money & grow your business empire.

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Property and Politics - Your Questions Answered

Mark talks through budget and tax rumours and gives a breakdown of current government spending. He shares why he thinks the decisions and choices will be made and also gives the real numbers and statistics around government spending.



KEY TAKEAWAYS
Around $340 billion, equivalent to almost 30% of this year’s budget is spent on social protection which covers things like, housing benefit, income support and pensions.
Personal social services have increased to £43 billion
Only 60% of the country is paying in, 40% of people in the UK are economically inactive
Labour are claiming a £20 billion black hole which they are using to justify tax increases.
The conservatives would have had to either reduce spending or put up taxes if they had remained in power.
Covid cost the UK £400-£500 billion.
Labour have been leaking information around which taxes may increase to help soften the blow to the public.
There are rumours about capital gains tax increasing to 45% for high earners, but this could discourage investment.
We can’t grow the economy if we scare off investors.
From 1st January 2025 it's proposed that there will be VAT on school fees.



BEST MOMENTS



"40% of this country is economically inactive”

“Rachel Reeves used to be in the treasury, so she’ll know exactly where to look for this information”

“I suspect the conservatives would have had to reduce spending or put up taxes up anyway I think whoever got in that was about to happen”

“I think the government have been leaking like hell”


"I understand the politics of envy are at work here" 

"Why would you want to tax excellence" 

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/user/progressivepropertyhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/

ABOUT THE HOST

Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.

CONTACT METHOD

Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive

Mark talks through budget and tax rumours and gives a breakdown of current government spending. He shares why he thinks the decisions and choices will be made and also gives the real numbers and statistics around government spending.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Around $340 billion, equivalent to almost 30% of this year’s budget is spent on social protection which covers things like, housing benefit, income support and pensions.</li>
<li>Personal social services have increased to £43 billion</li>
<li>Only 60% of the country is paying in, 40% of people in the UK are economically inactive</li>
<li>Labour are claiming a £20 billion black hole which they are using to justify tax increases.</li>
<li>The conservatives would have had to either reduce spending or put up taxes if they had remained in power.</li>
<li>Covid cost the UK £400-£500 billion.</li>
<li>Labour have been leaking information around which taxes may increase to help soften the blow to the public.</li>
<li>There are rumours about capital gains tax increasing to 45% for high earners, but this could discourage investment.</li>
<li>We can’t grow the economy if we scare off investors.</li>
<li>From 1st January 2025 it's proposed that there will be VAT on school fees.</li>
</ul>
 
BEST MOMENTS   
"40% of this country is economically inactive”
“Rachel Reeves used to be in the treasury, so she’ll know exactly where to look for this information”
“I suspect the conservatives would have had to reduce spending or put up taxes up anyway I think whoever got in that was about to happen”
“I think the government have been leaking like hell” 
"I understand the politics of envy are at work here" 
"Why would you want to tax excellence" 
VALUABLE RESOURCES 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty">https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty</a> <a href="https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/">https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
CONTACT METHOD
Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive">https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/markprogressive">https://twitter.com/markprogressive</a>

Labour’s Budget & A Breakdown of Spending

A revisit of Mark talking through property news headlines including why UK rental prices have continued to increase despite government measures. Mark gives his thoughts on proposed rent controls being introduced in Wales, the impact of current rent controls in Scotland and why the UK does not offer value for money in renting properties. He also reveals the many other reasons behind the current rental crisis in the UK.


KEY TAKEAWAYS
50k rental properties are needed to meet the demand in the UK
Rent controls do not work. In the 60s and 70s, this was proven and it is being proven again.
Rent control reduces the rental stock and pushes prices up, it also impacts the country's labour market as people cannot move around easily.
People in the UK live in smaller homes than many other countries including France, Germany and Japan.
Planning is extremely slow in the UK, this impacts the speed at which properties can be developed.
Women in the UK are having fewer children than are needed to sustain the workforce which means immigration is heavily relied on.

BEST MOMENTS

"For the 17th consecutive time, the price of renting in the UK has gone up”

“Rent control doesn’t work”

“It will reduce the quality and selection”

“Reduce the cost of childcare and get women back to work”

“It’s stealing off a section of society and it’s not right”

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/user/progressivepropertyhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/

ABOUT THE HOST

Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.

CONTACT METHOD

Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive

A revisit of Mark talking through property news headlines including why UK rental prices have continued to increase despite government measures. Mark gives his thoughts on proposed rent controls being introduced in Wales, the impact of current rent controls in Scotland and why the UK does not offer value for money in renting properties. He also reveals the many other reasons behind the current rental crisis in the UK.
 KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>50k rental properties are needed to meet the demand in the UK</li>
<li>Rent controls do not work. In the 60s and 70s, this was proven and it is being proven again.</li>
<li>Rent control reduces the rental stock and pushes prices up, it also impacts the country's labour market as people cannot move around easily.</li>
<li>People in the UK live in smaller homes than many other countries including France, Germany and Japan.</li>
<li>Planning is extremely slow in the UK, this impacts the speed at which properties can be developed.</li>
<li>Women in the UK are having fewer children than are needed to sustain the workforce which means immigration is heavily relied on.</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS   "For the 17th consecutive time, the price of renting in the UK has gone up” 
“Rent control doesn’t work”
“It will reduce the quality and selection” 
“Reduce the cost of childcare and get women back to work”
“It’s stealing off a section of society and it’s not right”
VALUABLE RESOURCES 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty">https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty</a> <a href="https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/">https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
CONTACT METHOD
Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive">https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/markprogressive">https://twitter.com/markprogressive</a>

Rental Crisis Government Measures Not Enough Revisited

Mark Homer reflects on his 20-year journey to becoming a multi-million-pound property CEO. Hear how he started with naive investments abroad, learned difficult lessons, and shifted his strategy to focus on local houses with strong cashflows. Mark explains his role as a "conductor" in assembling teams for each project, shares current real estate trends, and advises aspiring investors. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS
Focus on cash flow over capital growth for stable returns and safety during market downturns
Assemble specialists for each project rather than maintaining large in-house teams
Leverage permitted development rights to convert low-value buildings into prime real estate
Retail properties are undervalued currently due to the rise of e-commerce
Large-scale PRS apartment blocks are an emerging institutional investment class
Keep debt below 50% of asset values over the long term for sustainable growth

BEST MOMENTS

"So lots of investors are having to offload because of section 24."

“I watched them make loads of money in a very short space of time. At the time, I had a friend who maybe bought something like 97, and within two or three years he’d made about 60 grand’s worth of equity."

"I made a very, very poor investment. So I learned very, very quickly not to trust those who have a vested interest in selling me the property and to go out and do genuinely independent research to find out what something will actually rent for."

"When I started in this sector, I was very much focused on capital growth. Capital growth is sexier to a lot of people. That’s probably, in reality, truthfully, where you make most of your money over the long run."

"I also noticed on a much bigger scale that the wealthiest people in the country seemed to have made or had seemed to have invested their money into property. If you have a look down the rich list, the Sunday Times rich list that comes out every year, a lot of those were making their money from property."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

https://www.youtube.com/user/progressivepropertyhttps://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/

ABOUT THE HOST

Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.

CONTACT METHOD

Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive

Twitter: https://twitter.com/markprogressive

Mark Homer reflects on his 20-year journey to becoming a multi-million-pound property CEO. Hear how he started with naive investments abroad, learned difficult lessons, and shifted his strategy to focus on local houses with strong cashflows. Mark explains his role as a "conductor" in assembling teams for each project, shares current real estate trends, and advises aspiring investors.  KEY TAKEAWAYS
<ul>
<li>Focus on cash flow over capital growth for stable returns and safety during market downturns</li>
<li>Assemble specialists for each project rather than maintaining large in-house teams</li>
<li>Leverage permitted development rights to convert low-value buildings into prime real estate</li>
<li>Retail properties are undervalued currently due to the rise of e-commerce</li>
<li>Large-scale PRS apartment blocks are an emerging institutional investment class</li>
<li>Keep debt below 50% of asset values over the long term for sustainable growth</li>
</ul>
BEST MOMENTS  
"So lots of investors are having to offload because of section 24."
“I watched them make loads of money in a very short space of time. At the time, I had a friend who maybe bought something like 97, and within two or three years he’d made about 60 grand’s worth of equity."
"I made a very, very poor investment. So I learned very, very quickly not to trust those who have a vested interest in selling me the property and to go out and do genuinely independent research to find out what something will actually rent for."
"When I started in this sector, I was very much focused on capital growth. Capital growth is sexier to a lot of people. That’s probably, in reality, truthfully, where you make most of your money over the long run."
"I also noticed on a much bigger scale that the wealthiest people in the country seemed to have made or had seemed to have invested their money into property. If you have a look down the rich list, the Sunday Times rich list that comes out every year, a lot of those were making their money from property."
VALUABLE RESOURCES 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty">https://www.youtube.com/user/progressiveproperty</a> <a href="https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/">https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/the-progressive-co-founders/</a>
ABOUT THE HOST
Mark has bought, sold or has managed around 1,000 property units for himself, Rob, his family and his investors since 2003. He is a system and spreadsheet geek and has developed a complex, confidential deal analyser system of buying residential, commercial and multi-let properties.
CONTACT METHOD
Email: Markhomer@progressiveproperty.co.uk
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1">https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhomer1</a>
Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive">https://www.facebook.com/markprogressive</a>
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/markprogressive">https://twitter.com/markprogressive</a>

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