ZEN Properties Podcast

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016 We're Now Managing Your Short Lets – Lessons from 3,000 Stays

September 29, 2026

After a two-month break, Mac and Maggie are back with a big announcement: ZEN Stays is now managing short-let and serviced accommodation properties for other owners. First, a full property update. The Mawsley lease split has now cost £28K in legals. The Cotswolds project, filmed for Homes Under the Hammer, came in at a £1.35M valuation against the £1.2M we'd budgeted for, and Swadlincote is finally getting started. We're also honest about debt: why bridging finance nearly broke us, what it re...

015 Design That Pays: Architecture, Interiors & GDV with Ben Richards

March 27, 2026

Ben Richards — Masters degree in Architectural Engineering, founder of Aura Architecture & Interiors, and co-host of the XP Property Podcast — joins us to break down what great design actually does for your numbers.   What we cover: What most SME developers still get wrong about architects and design The fundamentals that never change, no matter the scale of the project Exactly how Aura works with clients — from brief to build Whether premium design and interiors genuinely moves GDV, and by ...

014 Derelict cottage conversion to holiday let

February 26, 2026

We turned a derelict cottage into a high-end holiday let — and the numbers might surprise you.   What we cover: • Full acquisition breakdown (£543k purchase) • Build cost reality (£430k+ SOW) • Finance costs over 10–12 months • Total project cost: £1.15m+ • Conservative vs expected exit scenarios • 75% LTV refinance strategy • £36k–£42k annual net profit projections • 13.5% vs 29% yield explained • What nearly went wrong • Why design and positioning change everything   Our companies: ZEN Sta...

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How do I get in touch with ZEN Properties Podcast?

ZEN Properties Podcast is hosted by Jack and Rob. Its publicly listed email is mac@zenproperties.uk. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for ZEN Properties Podcast?

The publicly listed email for ZEN Properties Podcast: mac@zenproperties.uk.

How many listeners does ZEN Properties Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates ZEN Properties Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for ZEN Properties Podcast?

ZEN Properties Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: UK (or UK-relevant) real estate practitioners with credibility in one or more of: property development/conversion, design/architecture/interiors with measurable financial outcomes, HMO/holiday-let operations and scaling, or investor education tied to cashflow and asset-backed returns. Often includes founders/operators and recognized industry educators/podcast hosts. Common among recent guests: Founder/executive of a real-estate adjacent business (architecture/interiors/property operations); Track record building or scaling property strategies (e.g., HMOs, serviced accommodation, conversions); Public teaching/industry presence (e.g., podcasting, published frameworks, measurable results). Recent guests include Ben Richards.

How hard is it to get booked on ZEN Properties Podcast?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does ZEN Properties Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Real Estate, Property Investing, Hmos, Holiday Lets, and Serviced Accommodation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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