In this episode of Allsorts Property with Joe Burns, I’m joined by property investor Adam Lawrence.

We talk through his journey from growing up and studying at Oxford University, to working in Switzerland, and then returning to the UK where he stepped into the property world and got started in a big way.

Adam shares his background in economics, his career path, and how those experiences shaped the way he approaches property investing today. We also dive into the mindset, decisions, and early moves that helped him build momentum in the industry, plus what to look out for when investing in today’s market.

We cover:

• Growing up and studying at Oxford University
• Working in Switzerland
• Returning to the UK and entering property
• Using an economics background in investing
• Early steps into property and scaling up
• What to look out for when investing
• Mindset, discipline, and decision-making

A really interesting conversation about career shifts, property, and how a structured, analytical approach can be applied to building long-term success.

In this episode of Allsorts Property with Joe Burns, I’m joined by Dan Lowrie — entrepreneur, property investor and owner of a successful award-winning aesthetics and skincare medi-spa business he built with his mother.Dan shares how he built his clinic into a respected brand while also growing his interests in property and business. We dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, the discipline needed to scale a company, and the lessons he’s learned balancing multiple ventures.We also talk about:* Building a successful aesthetics business* The reality behind running a medi-spa* Customer trust and building a strong brand* Property investing and creating additional income streams* The mindset needed to grow in business* Challenges, risks and lessons from entrepreneurship* Advice for people wanting to start their own businessA really interesting conversation around business growth, personal development, property and what it takes to build success in competitive industries.

In this episode of Allsorts Property with Joe Burns, I sit down with Alex Carr — owner of a successful plumbing business and growing property investor with HMOs and buy-to-lets.

We talk about how Alex built his business from the ground up, the reality of running a trade company, and how he’s used that income and experience to grow a property portfolio alongside it. From managing staff and customers to refurbishments, HMOs, and long-term investing, this episode is packed with real insight for anyone wanting to build wealth through business and property.

We also get into:

• Starting and scaling a plumbing business
• The truth about working in the trades
• HMOs vs buy-to-lets
• Using trade skills in property investing
• Lessons from business ownership
• Advice for people starting out

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