I recently joined Léon Jordan Talks to share my journey into property investing, how I became known as the Short Lease King, and why I believe short lease properties remain one of the UK’s most overlooked investment opportunities.

During the conversation, I take you through my story—from stacking shelves at Sainsbury’s and working multiple jobs to save for my first property, to building a portfolio using a strategy centred around buying, refurbishing, reconfiguring, and extending the leases of undervalued flats.

We also discuss some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding short lease properties, including mortgage availability, lender criteria, lease extensions, service charges, and why understanding these fundamentals can create opportunities that many investors miss.

Beyond property, we talk about the mindset required to succeed. Financial freedom doesn’t happen overnight, and I share the sacrifices, discipline, and long-term thinking that helped me build a sustainable property business over the last 20 years.