What are the key factors investors should consider before investing in residential property? What does it really mean to invest in a branded residence, and does that value convert to tangible investor returns?Playing a key role in Select Property's success since the business was founded in 2004, Giles Beswick shares his insights on what makes a successful property investment, helping investors navigate key decisions to generate the strongest long-term returns.

Recent research revealed that between 2004-2020, economic growth in Greater Manchester significantly exceeded every other UK city, including London.Responsible for setting development goals and encouraging investment in Manchester for almost two decades, we were honoured to speak to Sir Howard Bernstein about his initial vision for Manchester and to what extent that vision has been fulfilled.Sharing exclusive insights on how Manchester City Council re-calibrated Manchester's economic growth by playing to the city's strengths, Sir Howard tells the fascinating story of Manchester's journey as the Capital of the North.

When asked the question “what is attracting so many people to talk about, live in and work in Manchester at the moment?” Thom answered: “I think you can boil it down to two things - food & drink, and arts & culture.”In the second episode of the Investment Insights podcast, we were lucky enough to chat to Thom Hetherington, also known as ‘the man that put Manchester on the global stage’ about Manchester’s growth story from a neglected northern city to a cultural powerhouse. Thom sheds light on Manchester's cultural turning point, key venue openings that transformed the city's status, and what the future holds for 'Manc-Hattan.'

Kicking off Season 2, JLL's Director of Residential, Marcus Dixon, reveals the best places to invest in 2023 and beyond, comparing market activity, price growth and rental growth across 6 core UK cities. Can you guess which cities are top of the list for investment?

After a short break, we're back with a bang. Our latest episode is an exclusive special with Urbanbubble's Ed Howe, following the publication of their latest quarterly report on Manchester's rental market.In seven words, rents are soaring while supply is dwindling. But why? And how long can this continue? Listen to this insightful episode for everything you need to know on Manchester's property market. Our points of discussion include key drivers for rental demand, top performing property types, hotspot locations, and future market predictions.

For our 13th episode, we chatted with our very own Lucas Chong, Business Development Manager in the Southeast Asia region.Talking all things UK property investment for overseas investors, Lucas gives our listeners key considerations when investing, covering location, taxation and a breakdown of payment options.SECURE YOUR FREE WEBINAR PLACE TO FIND OUT MORE - https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__KZ9WLBxRVm4sqtBz6gw0A

Does furnished property drive higher returns? For decades, property investors have debated whether to furnish their rental properties, or whether to forfeit the upfront cost and leave their tenants to furnish themselves.To help settle the debate, we invited Alistair Dickson, Founder and Managing Director of Manchester-based Project Furniture to the Property Insights Podcast. We discuss the value of furnishing a property, the common objections of investors, the impact on rental yield and the types of furniture today’s tenants are looking for.

After two incredibly popular webinars for our global investor community on the UK mortgage process, we invited to Hiten Ganatra - Managing Director of UK-based mortgage advisors, Visionary Finance - to chat with us on our podcast.Covering all aspects of the UK mortgage process as well as 7 frequently asked questions, this podcast aims to educate investors on what to do when lending money for property investment.

Although UK property is known for its resilience and is widely regarded as one of the most stable asset classes, no investment comes without its risks. Due to a range of external factors, it is important to ask the right questions before rushing into a property investment to mitigate as many of these risks as possible.In our 10th episode with Senior Director, Giles Beswick, we discuss 10 questions you should ask before making a property investment:Are you ready to make a property investment? (1:13)What are your goals as a property investor? (3:10)What type of investment am I looking to make? (6:45)Have you done a 'vanity check' before deciding where to invest? (11:48)Have you understood the associated costs and are they within your budget? (15:00)What is the expected return on your property and what sensitivity is this subject to? (18:22)Who will manage the property. on what terms and for how long? (22:00)Have you examined the difference between gross and NET profit? (26:20)Do you have an exit strategy? (29:25)What steps has the developer taken to build the property sustainably? (29:55)

Our ninth and final episode recorded in 2021 is with Select Property Group’s exclusive rental management partner, Settio Property Experience. Reflecting on the year, Co-Founder and Director of Settio, Samuel Fitz-Hugh, talks us through the key rental trends from 2021, an overview of Manchester’s rental market, and his top predictions for 2022 and the future of the residential property market.