In this week's episode, Jonathan discussed the expat trap. Nearly three quarters of expats who return home from their time abroad have little or nothing to show for their time away.

Jonathan explains what the expat trap is, how it happens and how you can flip the narrative to turn it from a trap into an advantage.

Many expats get sucked into the life of luxury, the fancy holidays, the nice cars, the watches and the handbags but all of these things are liabilities and not assets.

By understanding what the expat trap is and how to avoid through investing in tangible assets you can ensure that you're not another statistic of a lost opportunity to build generational wealth and passive income.

And the first step to avoiding the expat trap? Downloading and listening to this week's episode!

Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.

Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.

Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.

To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.

You can also follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_cj_residences/

You can connect with him on LinkedIn (1) Jonathan Smith | LinkedIn

Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com

Think inflation is the enemy? Think again.

In this week's episode of Unlock Expat Property – The Podcast, we flip the narrative on inflation and reveal how smart UK property investors are using it to build wealth effortlessly. From capital growth to rent increases and even debt erosion, inflation can be your secret weapon — if you know how to use it.

Whether you’re an expat just getting started or a seasoned investor looking to scale, this episode walks you through real-world examples, clear strategies, and investor-tested insights on why inflation can be your best friend — not your financial foe.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why inflation increases property values — even if you never lift a paintbrush
• How leveraged property investing turns modest inflation into massive gains
• The hidden benefit of fixed-rate mortgages in an inflationary economy
• How inflation naturally boosts your rental income and widens your cash flow
• Real-life case studies showing investors who gained tens of thousands without refurbishing
• Actionable tips to make inflation work for you starting now

Who This Episode Is For:

• Expats looking to invest in the UK property market
• Investors worried about rising inflation and interest rates
• Anyone curious how property can outperform cash savings long-term
• Landlords aiming to scale passively using capital growth

Download this week's episode now

Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.

Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.

Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.

To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.

You can also follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_cj_residences/

You can connect with him on LinkedIn (1) Jonathan Smith | LinkedIn

Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com

In this week's episode, Jonathan shares his top ten property investing tips for new and seasoned property investors.

Jonathan handpicked these tips based on his own journey and experiences working with investors all over the world — especially those navigating the UK property market remotely. They’re practical, honest, and based on what works.

From setting your strategy early on to building your power team and using leverage smartly to scale your portfolio, this episode is packed with actionable insights and advice to help you maximise the potential of your own property investing efforts.

Download and listen to the episode today.

Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.

Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.

Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.

To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.

You can also follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_cj_residences/

You can connect with him on LinkedIn (1) Jonathan Smith | LinkedIn

Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com

In this week's episode, Jonathan is joined by Johannes Schenk of Emme Homes and Coastalbliss to discuss how to invest in property in Cyprus.

We usually focus on investing in property in the UK on the podcast, however, after a chance encounter with Johannes as a result of booking one of his villas for a recent holiday to Paphos, Cyprus we discovered a great opportunity to share valuable insights on the benefits of investing in serviced accommodation property in Cyprus.

Johannes provides both a property sourcing and development service for off-plan, new build villas in Cyprus as well as being the co-found of Coastalbliss, a fully managed service for investors to utilize after purchasing their investment property.

Johannes shares fantastic insights and information on why Cyprus is a great option for property investors to generate passive income as well as how Coastalbliss take away all of the management headaches you would expect from owning an AirBnB, serviced accommodation style property.

Johannes also provides information whether overseas investors are able to obtain mortgages and how to secure permanent residency in Cyprus through property investing.

So if you're looking to diversify your portfolio while still maintaining a passive approach then this is an episode you don't want to miss.

You can reach out to Johannes through the following channels:

Emme Homes Contact us | EMME HOMES

Coastalblliss Coastalbliss

To use the discount code for your next holiday in Cyprus use cjresidences10 when booking through the Coastalbliss website directly

Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.

Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.

Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.

To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.

You can also follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_cj_residences/

You can connect with him on LinkedIn (1) Jonathan Smith | LinkedIn

Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com

In this week's episode, Jonathan discusses how you can make money from property – without investing in property.

No, it's not a typo, you read that correctly. You don’t need to buy a house, you don’t need to manage a renovation, and you definitely don’t need to deal with tenants or leaky toilets.

There's one simple way to make competitive, market-beating and truly passive returns on your cash - become a private investor.

Jonathan unpacks the concept of private investing, what it is, how it works and who this strategy suits best.

He'll provide a real example of his current project to illustrate the concept and bring it to life as well as providing a step-by-step guide as to how you can become a private investor and start earning returns of up to 12% on your cash without having to lift a finger.

Of course, no investment is without risk so Jonathan also shares the key risks for private investors and how you can mitigate against them.

This week's episode wraps up by explaining how you can get started as a private investor today.

Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.

Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.

Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.

To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.

You can also follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_cj_residences/

You can connect with him on LinkedIn (1) Jonathan Smith | LinkedIn

Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com

In this week's episode Jonathan is on the other side of the microphone when he appeared on Steve Cowgill's Expat Property Podcast.

Jonathan shares how a mindset shift helped him to kickstart his own UK property portfolio while working full-time in Saudi Arabia.

He explains how he first became an expat, how it took him nearly 10 years to finally take the plunge and invest in UK property and shares the twists and turns which that entailed.

He also discusses the challenges he faced, including a deal that almost collapsed after the Liz Truss mini-budget, and how he's now helping other expats achieve their investing goals.

Download this week's episode now.

To register for July Expat Property Network event on July 17th at 5pm KSA time/6pm Dubai time/3pm UK time click here:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/6S69Ofp9QvKw0TPJoo9BdQ

Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.

Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.

Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.

To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.

You can also follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_cj_residences/

You can connect with him on LinkedIn (1) Jonathan Smith | LinkedIn

Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com

In this week's episode, Jonathan is joined by Rob Peters of Simple Fast Mortgage. Rob is an expert specialist mortgage advisor with a background in financial advice and wealth management.

As a result, Rob and Simple Fast Mortgage offer investors a strategic outlook on the best fit mortgage products available to both UK residents and international investors.

Rob shares some fantastic insights into the world of mortgages, highlighting why it's essential to have a mortgage advisor able to provide strategic guidance to maximise your portfolio's performance rather than just 'chasing the rates'.

Jonathan and Rob discuss the various strategies you can deploy as an investor as well as explaining the importance of having the end goal in sight well before even considering purchasing an investment property.

This is an episode you don't want to miss so make sure you download and listen today.

Visit the Simple Fast Mortgage website at www.simplefastmortgage.com

Connect with Rob on LinkedIn at (2) Rob Peters DipPFS MAQ ER | LinkedIn

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To obtain Rob’s comparison tool email Jonathan.smith@cjresidences.com with ‘Comparison Sheet’ in the subject and it will be sent to you.

Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.

Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.

Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.

To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.

You can also follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_cj_residences/

You can connect with him on LinkedIn (1) Jonathan Smith | LinkedIn

Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com

In this week's episode of Unlock Expat Property - The Podcast, Jonathan is joined by Arjun Kumar of Taxd. Arjun and his company provide a seamless, user-friendly experience for filing your self-assessment and limited company tax returns without incurring the high fees usually associated with accountants.

Taxd is a simple, easy to use platform which has supported first-time and seasoned investors alike in making the tedious task of filing your taxes as easy as possible.

Jonathan discusses key topics including how and when you need to file your taxes, top tips to ensure that you include all expenses and how you can minimise your own property tax liabilities.

Whether you are a seasoned investor or in your first year as a property investor this episode is packed with helpful guidance on navigating UK property tax from the experts.

Make sure you take advantage of this free information now by downloading this week's episode.

To reach Arjun and his team simply visit www.taxd.co.uk or email Arj at arj@taxd.co.uk

Jonathan offers free one-to-one buy to let investment discovery calls to help you unlock your expat property potential - your key to building passive income and long-term wealth.

Whether you are looking for advice on how to kickstart your property portfolio, want to delve into the world of new build property investing or are just looking for free tailored information for your circumstances then setting up your free discovery call is a great first step.

Alternatively, if you are looking to generate guaranteed, competitive returns on your cash instead of it losing value sitting in the bank or risking it on the stock market then book your call in and we can find a win-win way to work together.

To schedule your session now simply head to Unlock Expat Property and select a time suitable for you.

You can also follow Jonathan on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jonathan_cj_residences/

You can connect with him on LinkedIn (1) Jonathan Smith | LinkedIn

Contact him by email at jonathan@unlockexpatproperty.com