In this episode Amanda Woodward is back hosting with with Paul Samuda as they break down the three types of landlords they see every day.

If you’re a UK landlord worried about:

• Section 21 changes

• Compliance deadlines

• Scaling without burning out

• Whether to self-manage or use a letting agent

👉 this episode will help you understand exactly where you sit — and what needs to change.

• The Hobbyist – 1–2 properties, hands-on, high compliance risk

• The Portfolio Builder – 3–10 properties, stretched thin, firefighting

• The Business Owner – 10+ properties, systemised, scalable

We explain:

• Why strategies that worked before won’t survive 2026

• When self-management still makes sense (and when it absolutely doesn’t)

• How to move from chaos → control → growth

• What systems actually matter for landlords now

• The real cost of “saving” on management fees

By the end of this episode, you’ll know: ✔️ What type of landlord you really are ✔️ Whether your current setup is sustainable ✔️ What to change now before regulations change

00:00 – Intro 02:15 – Type 1: The Hobbyist Landlord 08:30 – Type 2: The Portfolio Builder 15:45 – Type 3: The Business Owner 22:00 – Transitioning Between Types 26:30 – Self-Manage vs Professional Management 32:00 – Final Advice for 2026

Essential Property Options

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