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Lee Moran, business development manager from TAB makes his debut appearance on the TAB University podcast. Accompanying TAB University host Katrina Hindley, they were joined by special guest Jack Bristow from J3 Advisory - a business that provides property professionals with advice on debt structures and insurance. We asked Jack the top five questions on building warranty. 

The top five questions we asked were:

1. What is a building warranty?
2. What types of different warranties can you get?
3. What’s the difference between home insurance and home warranty?
4. How can I get building warranty?
5. Is building warranty regulated?

This podcast is for information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation. When it comes to financing, any property used as security is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up with your payments. If you are unsure of the risks, you are advised to obtain appropriate professional advice.

Show notes: 

TAB University host Katrina Hindley is joined by Eli Korman, head of development finance and chief investment officer from TAB and their special guest Chris Fortune from LDS Sales Guarantee.

The top five questions we asked were:

1. What is a property sales guarantee?
2. What are the benefits and considerations of a sales guarantee?
3. What stage of the process would someone obtain a sales guarantee?
4. What are the current challenges for SME housebuilders and lenders?
5. How has this sector changed within the last decade?

This podcast is for information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation. When it comes to financing, any property used as security is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up with your payments. If you are unsure of the risks, you are advised to obtain appropriate professional advice.

Welcome to TAB University podcast season three. For this season, we've changed things up and all 16 episodes were recorded live at TAB University LIVE podcast at the Finance Professional Show 2022.

We're back with episode 11 with Nick Russell, sales director at TAB, who was joined by Jim Nash, national sales manger at Tuscan Capital Ltd. Jim and Nick discuss the future of base rates and house prices, and why Matt Hancock would be an interesting dinner guest.

Welcome to TAB University podcast season three. For this season, we've changed things up and all 16 episodes were recorded live at TAB University LIVE podcast at the Finance Professional Show 2022.

In episode ten, host Katrina Hindley, head of marketing at TAB, was joined by Chanoch Fasten, founder and mortgage broker at Dex Finance Ltd. Chanoch knows it's not easy to put yourself out there, but his advice is not to be shy and go for it, and to ask all the questions you need to educate yourself.

Welcome to TAB University podcast season 3. For this season, we've changed things up and all 16 episodes were recorded live at TAB University LIVE podcast at the Finance Professional Show 2022.

Nick Russell, sales director at TAB, hosts episode nine with guest Saam Lowni, founder and managing director of Merryoaks Finance. Saam shared his passion for the industry, discussing the challenges for his business at the  moment, what advice he'd give to young people starting out in their careers, and who he'd invite to a dinner party.

Welcome to TAB University podcast season 3. For this season, we've changed things up and all 16 episodes were recorded live at TAB University LIVE podcast at the Finance Professional Show 2022.

For episode eight, TAB U host Katrina Hindley, head of marketing at TAB, was joined by Alanah Hammond who was at the Finance Professional show representing Myles Wellbeing. Alanah, currently a student at York University, was at the show to find out what wellbeing plans each company had in place. She agrees that open and honest communication is the first step to achieving a culture of wellbeing in the workplace.

Welcome to TAB University podcast season 3. For this season, we've changed things up and all 16 episodes were recorded live at TAB University LIVE podcast at the Finance Professional Show 2022.

In episode seven, TAB U host Katrina Hindley, head of marketing at TAB, was joined by Ambrish Agarwal, managing director of Esteema Capital Partners. He sees the uncertainty in the industry as the biggest challenge and discusses the stress rate in the buy to let market.

Welcome to TAB University podcast season 3. For this season, we've changed things up and all 16 episodes were recorded live at TAB University LIVE podcast at the Finance Professional Show 2022.

We're back with TAB U host Katrina Hindley, head of marketing at TAB, for episode six, and she was joined by Danny Sovitch, co-founder and director of Life Financial Solutions. Danny thinks that although this is a challenging time in the industry, it's the best time to get started and learn. The best advice he's been given is to never dwell on the problem, always dwell on the solution.

Welcome to TAB University podcast season 3. For this season, we've changed things up and all 16 episodes were recorded live at TAB University LIVE podcast at the Finance Professional Show 2022.

Nick Russell, sales director at TAB, hosted episode five, and was joined by Nick Moss, director of lending product at Allica Bank. Nick and Nick discuss  how it's important to be transparent and clear on what you do and what you don't do, and what they enjoy about the lending space.

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Welcome to TAB University podcast season 3. For this season, we've changed things up and all 16 episodes were recorded live at TAB University LIVE podcast at the Finance Professional Show 2022.

In episode four TAB U host Katrina Hindley, head of marketing at TAB, was joined by Bradley Haylock, regional consultant at GCB Recruitment. Bradley's advice is not to dwell on a mistake, and that failure is a bruise, not a tattoo.

TAB University host Katrina is joined by Eli Korman, chief investment officer and head of development finance at TAB, and Ben Mayfield, director at Norton Mayfield Architects.

This episode is on architecture, what it is, what you need to know about it, when you need an architect and all the wonderful things that surround architecture.

The top five questions we asked Ben were:

1. What is an architect?
2. What is the process to designing a building?
3. What is the difference between an architect and an engineer?
4. What sustainable solutions do you incorporate into your designs?
5. How did you get into architecture?

You can watch the full episode above on our YouTube channel, or you can listen to every episode, including this one on all the normal audio channels.

Please note: This podcast was recorded prior to the announcement of the Chancellor’s ‘mini’ budget and the subsequent market volatility.  

TAB University host Katrina is joined by Sam Morris, lending associate at TAB, and  Jonny Doulton, capital markets director at Strettons.  

This episode is on commercial property investment. The top five questions we asked Jonny were:  

1. What are commercial property investments? 
2. What type of commercial property is most profitable? 
3. Do commercial property investments require a lot of management? 
4. Is commercial property a good investment right now? 
5. What is your role within Strettons?  

You can watch the full episode above on our YouTube channel, or you can listen to every episode, including this one on all the normal audio channels, links are in the show notes at the bottom.   

You can find Jonny and Strettons at: https://www.strettons.co.uk 

This podcast is for information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation. When it comes to financing, any property used as security is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up with your payments. If you are unsure of the risks, you are advised to obtain appropriate professional advice.  

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TAB University is back and today Katrina is joined by Mathura Paramjorthy, COO and general counsel of TAB and Georgina Eason, partner, licensed insolvency practitioner and qualified fixed charged receiver at MHA Macintyre Hudson.   

This episode is on receivership, restructuring and insolvency within the lending industry. The top five questions we asked Georgina are: 

1.  What is a fixed charge receiver? 
2. What is the role of a receiver in property finance? 
3. What is the difference between insolvency and receivership? 
4. What happens when a receiver is appointed over a property? 
5. How did you get into becoming a receiver?  

You can watch the full episode on our YouTube channel, or you can listen to every episode, including this one on all the normal audio channels, links are in the show notes at the bottom. 

What is the role of real estate finance solicitors in the lending process? Your top questions are answered in #TABU podcast season 2, episode 7.

Have you wondered what a monitoring surveyor does, and how they can impact the development timeframe? Your top questions answered in #TABU podcast season 2, episode 6.   

We're joined by Blane Perroton, founder and managing director of Pride IMS, a 100% specialist monitoring surveying practice. 

Blane gave TAB an insight into what life is like as a monitoring surveyor, covering the types of developments he works on, the old-school tools he uses and the general highs and lows of the role.

The top five questions asked on this week’s podcast are:

1. What is a monitoring surveyor?
2. Does a monitoring surveyor only look at property developments?
3. What kind of tools does a monitoring surveyor use?
4. Can you predict when things are going to go wrong on site?
5. How did you get into being a monitoring surveyor?

Pride website: www.prideims.com
Pride LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/prideims 

Should be noted that this podcast is for information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation. When it comes to financing, any property used as security is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up with your payments. If you are unsure of the risks, you are advised to obtain appropriate professional advice.  

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On episode five of the second season on TAB University, we're joined by Beth Fisher, publishing director of MediaNett Publishing who runs various media titles in the specialist finance industry including Bridging & Commercial and Development Finance Today.

Beth gave TAB an insight into how the publishing industry works and how the media is adapting their content to be engaging across print, digital and social media.

The top five questions asked on this week’s podcast are:

1. What does the role of the media have in property finance?
2. How did you get into property finance journalism?
3. How do you keep content engaging across print, digital and social media?
4. How do you see the media market changing over the next five years?
5. What are the big things in the market you’re positive about, what's the good news?

Should be noted that this podcast is for information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation. When it comes to financing, any property used as security is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up with your payments. If you are unsure of the risks, you are advised to obtain appropriate professional advice.    

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Are you interested in specialist finance and want to learn more? Your top questions answered in #TABU podcast season 2, episode 3. This season we’ll be talking to the experts both at TAB and our special guests to cover all topics ranging from investing in property to lending, and finance.

In episode 4 of season 2, TAB University host Katrina Hindley is joined by Kobi Lehrer, CSO at TAB. Our special guests this episode are Stuart Mogg, associate partner at EY and Jack Dutton, senior manager also at EY. They’ve joined us to provide an insight on all things to do with specialist finance, including what specialist finance is, how it works and who are the main providers?

The top five questions asked on this week’s podcast are:

1. What is the specialist finance market?
2. Who uses specialist finance?
3. How does specialist finance work?
4. Why is specialist finance so popular?
5. Who are the providers of specialist finance?

Should be noted that this podcast is for information only and does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation. When it comes to financing, any property used as security is at risk of repossession if you do not keep up with your payments. If you are unsure of the risks, you are advised to obtain appropriate professional advice.    

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In this episode, TAB U host Katrina Hindley is joined by Harry Dugg a business development manager at TAB and Magnus Duke Dudzie, executive director and specialist finance broker at The Finance Company. They’ve joined us to provide an insight on all things to do with mortgages, from how much mortgage costs, to the different types of mortgages you can get. The top five questions to be discussed in today’s episode are:  

Question 1 - How much does a mortgage cost? 

Question 2 - What information do I need to supply when applying for a mortgage? 

Question 3 - What type of mortgage is best for first-time buyers? 

Question 4 - What are the types of mortgages you can get? 

Question 5 - What is a mortgage broker?

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Welcome back to TAB University!

This season we’ll be talking to the experts both at TAB and our special guests to cover all topics ranging from investing in property to lending, and finance.

In this episode, TAB U host Katrina Hindley is joined by Sam Morris, a member of the TAB’s business development and sales team and Alex Sherrick the founder of The Home First, a company designed to assist first time buyers in purchasing their first home. They are here to give their expert opinions on what the process really looks like to purchase your first home, from how to get qualified by a mortgage broker right up to the moment you receive your keys.

We’ll also be providing tips on what you can do as a first time buyer to maximise your first purchase.

The top five questions to be discussed on today’s episode are:

Question 1 - What are the steps to buying a house?

Question 2 - Who qualifies as a first time buyer?

Question 3 - What costs do I need to consider as a first time buyer?

Question 4 - What type of mortgage is best for first time buyers?

Question 5 - What are the benefits of being a first time buyer?

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TAB University podcast is back for season 2. 

This season we're going to be talking to property, lending and finance experts getting their help asking the top questions asked about particular topics.

TAB U podcast host Katrina Hindley is joined by Nick Russell, sales director of TAB and Emma Hall from Movin' Legal.   

Movin Legal are a conveyancing comparison engine: https://movinlegal.co.uk/.  Using their comparison tool you can source the best conveyancing needs for clients. Their conveyancing comparison search engine consists of solicitors from around the UK who are able to provide their services at a fair and competitive price.  

Emma joins us to discuss the five questions that are asked about conveyancing. 

• Question 1: What is conveyancing? 
• Question 2: What is the difference between solicitor and conveyance? 
• Question 3: How much does conveyancing cost? 
• Question 4: How long does conveyancing take? 
• Question 5: How can I choose a conveyance?  

Along with helping to answer the five questions, she also touches on what conveyancers look for, what is included when conveyancing, the searches that are undertaken and also the time it takes for a property.

TAB is back with season 1, episode 9: Leisure and hospitality of the TAB University property, lending and investing podcast.

We're joined by lawyer, property investor and entrepreneur, Ben Avigdori who talks to Katrina Hindley and Kobi Lehrer from TAB about the leisure and hospitality industry, what is competitive socialising and why does the industry appeal to investors.

The five questions asked this week are:

1. What is the leisure and hospitality industry?

2. How do pubs make money?

3. What are the key things to consider when setting up and running a pub?

4. How does the leisure and hospitality industry appeal to property investors?

5. What had the biggest impact on the leisure and hospitality industry, Brexit or Covid?

Katrina and Nick from TAB are back with season 1, episode 8: Care Homes of the TAB University property, lending and investing podcast.

On this week's podcast, we're joined by clients of TAB, Max and Alex from Stuart Clinton Property who talk to TAB on what it is like to develop care homes and assisted living.

1. What are the steps required for the development of a care home?
2. What is the difference between a care home and a nursing home?
3. How do you operate a care home?
4. What does a care home do?
5. Why are care homes needed?

#TABU Podcast l Property, Lending and Investing Season 1, Episode 7: Accounting.

The TAB team is back with a podcast on accounting of the TAB University property, lending and investing podcast.

TAB University Podcast l Property, Lending and Investing - Season 1, Episode 5: Demolition is available for streaming now.

#TABU Podcast - Season 1, Episode 3: Property Development is available for streaming now.

DK Show Notes

Show name: The date is 2020 / Defendercast LIVE 24/03/2020
Season 5 Episode 1
Host: @duncankreeger
Guest: Thomas Wilkinson

0:00 - Lengthy fiddling around, going live for the first time, posting the links to allow people to watch. Basically pre-show live shiz.

7:17 - We are going live at lunchtime every day from now until the world starts turning again.

07:45 Credits - Welcome to #defendercast
Show starts finally after some teething problems posting t

8:27 - I am running late but not taking the blame - followed by introducing Tom to the mix (Doorbell) perfect.

8:52 - Easy to get on with skype and join the chat.

10:05 - How are you doing, working from home?

11:19 - Managing a team of 25 remotely. Zoom group calls 8:30am

13:37 - Motivation!

15:16 - My office, my home, my podcast studio - so much more productive time.

15:48 - One big positive - putting the girls to bed!

17:50 - I'm not in real estate. I'm a recruiter and I own the company. Here is what has changed. We have a small number of clients who hire big!

19:15 - Where are you based.

19:30 - How big an impact thas the coronavirus had on your business, so far.On a scale of 1 to 10.

20:40 - Unprecedented times

23:38 - Our business was feeling this back in January 2020

26:00 - Welcome to 2020. Please do not exit your front door

28:35 - Scared to go to Sainsbury's

30:15 - Mr James Alexander (Greatest producer there is)

31:10 - Caterers turning to food delivery but not every industry can turn that quickly.

37:15 - Staying in contact with Candidates and building a relationship for the long term.

37:45 - Facebook is a client of mine. All of their employees are getting 1,000 dollars bonus

38:25 - Who are the winners and losers. Supermarkets, Foreign exchange

40:10 - FTSE 100 talk.

40:40 - Family facetime

41:36 - Some things I have to do!

44:31 - Disney Plus

45:01 - Things will be alright. Things will get better.

46:35 - I have taken the NHS for granted and I would like to say thank you.

47:47 - The most important professionals in our society

48:30 - The largest employer on earth. The NHS

49:50 - I also haven't given enough time and respect for the NHS before now. We owe a debt of gratitude at s bear minimum

52:12 - Anger towards the media

54:00 - #defendercast is open to all and I want to speak to people every day.

54:47 - Precisely 2 live viewers.

55:20 - Thank you, Tom, Thank you, James

56:00 - We went #liveatlunchtime

Welcome everyone, to SEASON 4 of #DefenderCast.

Episode 2,  is hosted by none other than, Duncan Kreeger, Founder of TAB and features James Alexander, (Founder - LaunchPod Studios | Creative Director - Wowow Events Limited | Managing Director - The Hub Office Space).

"Wowow Events Limited is a creative events agency focused on celebratory parties, brand activations & unique one-off event experiences."

"LaunchPod Studios - High quality, online content. Delivered. #launchyourself"

James is the founder of LaunchPod Studios & also holds the position of Creative Director at Wowow Events Limited & Managing Director of The Hub Office Space. Previously, James held positions of;

• Managing Director - TOTEM Entertainment Ltd
• Director - Twenty at N20 LTD
• Senior Executive Dealer - Foreign Currency Direct plc
• FX Broker - Foreign Currency Exchange 

Duncan and James discuss; James' new company and podcast studio, the trials and tribulations in starting a business, especially at a young age and delivering content and being a key player, throughout the real estate industry.

"IF I DIDN'T ENJOY IT, I WOULDN'T DO IT!!!"

As always we follow a theme of Business, Property and Positive thinking!

Stay tuned for more podcasts like this. Feel free to share with a friend or two and as always, thank you for listening.

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