Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today! https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025 ——————————————————————In this episode of This Property Life, co-hosts Sarah Blaney and Nick Claydon dig into the often-overlooked but critical stage of property investing: viewings. Whether you're brand new or have dozens of deals under your belt, this conversation breaks down exactly what you should be doing before, during, and after a viewing to make each visit count. Spoiler alert: it’s only 20% about the property and 80% about the people and information.Key LearningsViewings are 80% about people and information, not just the bricks and mortar.Build rapport with everyone, agents, neighbors, and even other viewers.Don’t just inspect the house, inspect the street, vibe, and tenant demand.Ask what isn’t on the market yet, off-market gems come from conversations.Timestamps:[02:35] - The biggest mistake: thinking it's all about the property[04:15] - Aligning your strategy, goals, and area before viewings[10:02] - Common refurb items: kitchens, bathrooms, and more[14:20] - How to read the street and spot red flags[16:02] - Chatting with locals for intel[25:45] - Digging into offer status without being pushy[34:10] - Final thoughts: go and do the viewings!This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:Visit thispropertylife.co.uk for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.Follow Nick Claydon Socials:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/ Follow Sarah Blaney Socials:LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/Follow This Property Life Podcast on Socials:Website:https://thispropertylife.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/# Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&locale=en_GB LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg Twitter: https://x.com/propertylifepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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