At Platinum Property Partners we're more than property experts. We love what we do and one of the most rewarding elements is the care our Franchise Partners provide for their tenants.The tenants who live in our Franchise Partners’ properties are just as important as our landlords. That’s why we give our Partners full training in tenant management, communication and health and wellbeing support for their tenants.Our Head of Partnerships & Commercial, Natalie Windsor, is also a Franchise Partner. In this podcast, she sat down with one of her own tenants to talk about what it's like being a PPP housemate and how the service our landlords provide help them to grow and flourish. For more information, you can attend one of our HMO Investment Webinars,  completely free of charge, just visit our website - https://platinumpropertypartners.co.uk/discover-platinum-property-partners to book a day that suits you!

In our last episode of Series 1, we're joined by The British Franchise Association, to talk in detail about franchising and what it means. The BFA was originally founded in 1977 by a group of franchisors, in order to differentiate themselves and provide a space for good and ethical franchisors to help their franchisees.They currently represent a third of UK franchisors, as well as 700+ franchisees and 100 suppliers and affiliates. Platinum Director Emma speaks with CEO of the BFA, Pip Wilkins, to discuss the benefits of franchising, what it means to be part of the BFA and how Platinum works closely with them to provide excellent service. Pip has been CEO for more than five years now and involved in the franchise space for 20+ years, so we really have got the best person to speak about this. Listen to the podcast for answers to questions such as:·         Who are the BFA?·         What is franchising?·         What are the benefits of franchising?·         What does it mean to be part of the BFA ?·         How Platinum is working with the BFA?

For episode 6, we’ve got something a little bit different… Platinum’s favourite Marketing Consultant, Neil Meldrum, sat down with our friend, Jim Cregan, local entrepreneur and founder of Jimmy’s Iced Coffee. “What has this got to do with property?” we hear you say. Well, not a whole lot to be honest, but we love people as much as we love property and Jim’s story is definitely one worth hearing.Jimmy’s Iced Coffee is a household name in our hometown of Bournemouth, but it is also known nationally with nearly 7000 stores stocking their products across the UK and Ireland. If you love iced coffee, you’ve probably had one of their delicious cans.  In the podcast, Jim speaks about his past careers, how Australia played a part in the brand and some of the struggles and successes they’ve had over the past 10 years.

In this episode Natalie Windsor, Platinum’s Head of Partnerships & Commercial caught up with Lisa and Dale, the power couple behind Landlord Furniture Co. Born in 2016, Landlord Furniture Co. specialise in offering a bespoke, tailored service for clients in every sector, from HMOs to Serviced Accommodation and Student Properties, offering advice and design tips along the way.Upon leaving the Army in 2007, Dale began his property journey investing in single lets and then HMOs. To date, him and his business partner own a large portfolio in and around Oldham, Greater Manchester. Dale then came across the opportunity to start supplying furniture to his friends and other Landlords. Now run by Dale and his wife Lisa, Landlord Furniture Co pride themselves on a service like no other and products that will stand the test of time.They’ve even helped many of our own Franchise Partners by supplying HMO packs for their houses! Listen now to hear all about their story, interior design tips and upcoming trends in 2021…If you’re interested in HMO or property investment, you can attend one of our HMO Investment Webinars, completely free of charge, just visit our website - https://platinumpropertypartners.co.uk to book onto one of our upcoming events!

The importance of understanding the planning process involved in property investment and refurbishment is vital. The better your knowledge when it comes to planning applications and permissions, the more time you will save. Not only that, but when done well, it can save you a fortune in the future! With HMO planning, there can be various difficulties compared to standard buy-to-lets and other residential properties. To help our existing Franchise Partners and any future potential partners, we thought we would release a brand-new podcast series – ‘Planning Power’.Our Planning team will get behind the mic to help guide you through the process and keep you up-to-date with any recent legislation and planning changes.First up, Planning Manager, Alison Broderick-Hill and Planning Consultant, Mahsa Khaneghah with an overall introduction to planning and why it is so important to get it right.What is planning in property?When do you need planning?What happens if you get it wrong? Planning processes and strategiesThe digitisation of planning processes Recent changes and updates within the industryHow Platinum supports franchise partners on getting planning permissions/running suitability checksIf you’re interested in HMO or property investment, you can attend one of our HMO Investment Webinars, completely free of charge, just visit our website - https://platinumpropertypartners.co.uk/discover-platinum-property-partners to book onto one of our upcoming events!

Ever wondered what a HMO is? Or why they're a more viable investment option than standard buy-to-lets? Well, you're in luck! In our third episode, Marketing Co-ordinator, Abi Stacey, and Executive Partner, Mike Hedgecox, talk through the ins and outs of HMOs and how PPP can help you navigate through the tricky terrain. Mike is an experienced HMO investor and has been a huge part of Platinum Property Partners for almost seven years. With eight HMOs to his name, unlocking some of his expertise is a valuable asset to any budding property investor. For more information, you can attend one of our HMO Investment Webinars,  completely free of charge, just visit our website - https://platinumpropertypartners.co.uk/discover-platinum-property-partners to book a day that suits you!

With Lockdown 2.0 coming into effect at the beginning of November, many landlords across the country are, understandably, concerned about what this means for them. But with the news that the property market will remain open this time around, it’s not all doom and gloom. PPP Director, Emma Hayes, invited our Lettings Advisor, Rachel Lewis, for a chat to run through some of the most pressing issues and how Platinum Property Partners has helped their Franchise Partners to navigate through recent challenges including: What will it mean for landlords?How will this affect tenants?How will property renovations be affected?The extension of the furlough scheme and effect on the property market

Platinum is the world’s first property investment franchise. You build your own successful and profitable property business – using our experience, expertise and support.  For many, a property investment franchise is pretty unheard of and we're often asked plenty of questions about what we do and how we provide value to our partners.  In our first episode of the Platinum Property Podcast, Marketing Consultant, Neil sits down with our Divisional Director, Emma to get some answers to some of the most popular questions we're asked.   Who are Platinum Property Partners and what do we do? Why is PPP described as a franchise?Why is it not a ‘typical’ franchise? How can PPP help me with my property investment goals?