The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner To Expert
Welcome to The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert. Our hosts Chris and Roy want to take you through everything to do with the Property Market, from First Time Buyers to Moving House, or if you are considering Property Investment. We’ve got you covered. We appreciate all questions to see if we can help you through the various avenues of the property market. Over the course of our podcast we hope to have many guests from across the Property Process come in and answer your questions, and to gain an insight into their profession, as well as tap them for their tips in the Property Process.
Episodes

7 days ago
7 days ago
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
When it comes to Success, people will define it in different ways. Success can be achieving the goals you set out to achieve, or being successful for someone could be making money.
In our latest episode, we take a look at some property investment success stories, as well as looking at unsuccessful stories, and how people can define successful / unsuccessful ventures. We also discuss how social media can have a negative outlook when it comes to viewing success, as only "success" is broadcast, and not the full picture.
Episode 028 is also there to discuss risk, and how property investment is a risk, no matter how much money you invest. And risk must always be considered when considering property investment.
This is not to be taken as financial advice. If you are interested in Property Investment, speak to a property expert or a financial advisor before following through and ensure you carry out your own research.
If you have any questions that you would like to put forward to The Property Journey Podcast, be sure to hit us up on Social Media with the title ASK101 and we will answer your questions!
Check out all episodes on our YouTube channel @RoyDouganPropertyExpert or for audio only, visit all major podcast providers and search The Property Journey Podcast or view all links here: https://linktr.ee/thepropertyjourneypod
If you like this, follow us on our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/roydouganyourpropertyexpert https://www.instagram.com/roydouganpropertyexpert https://www.tiktok.com/thepropertyjourneypod
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Episode 027: Property Valuations & Negotiations
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Wednesday Apr 23, 2025
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
Episode 027 takes us to Property Valuations and Negotiations. In the first part of this episode, we discuss many of the factors that can affect a property's value, as well as looking at the perspective from as a buyer, and also as a seller.
As we move on, we then take a look at negotiations and how negotiations can be carried out between the buyer and seller. We look at some of the most common mistakes that are made, and Roy also provides a little bit of insight into things that you should be looking out for.
This is not to be taken as financial advice. If you are interested in Property Investment, speak to a property expert or a financial advisor before following through and ensure you carry out your own research.
If you have any questions that you would like to put forward to The Property Journey Podcast, be sure to hit us up on Social Media with the title ASK101 and we will answer your questions!
Check out all episodes on our YouTube channel @RoyDouganPropertyExpert or for audio only, visit all major podcast providers and search The Property Journey Podcast or view all links here: https://linktr.ee/thepropertyjourneypod
If you like this, follow us on our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/roydouganyourpropertyexpert https://www.instagram.com/roydouganpropertyexpert https://www.tiktok.com/thepropertyjourneypod
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Episode 026: Land, Developments & Where To Housing Estates
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
In Episode 026 of The Property Journey Podcast we take a look at land, developments and where to expect new housing estates. For many, the idea of where to purchase land can be a difficult one, as well as how to come about purchasing it. This along with planning, a huge things which need to be looked at before pushing ahead with the building of properties or a property.
From a developer point of view, we look at how they are purchasing land, in the outskirts of towns and cities, or in wasteland / previously used sites.
As well as this, we take a look at where we expect new developments to pop up in the local area, for those keeping an eye out for new housing developments to purchase as their first home, or as an investment property.
This is not to be taken as financial advice. If you are interested in Property Investment, speak to a property expert or a financial advisor before following through and ensure you carry out your own research.
If you have any questions that you would like to put forward to The Property Journey Podcast, be sure to hit us up on Social Media with the title ASK101 and we will answer your questions!
Check out all episodes on our YouTube channel @RoyDouganPropertyExpert or for audio only, visit all major podcast providers and search The Property Journey Podcast or view all links here: https://linktr.ee/thepropertyjourneypod
If you like this, follow us on our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/roydouganyourpropertyexpert https://www.instagram.com/roydouganpropertyexpert https://www.tiktok.com/thepropertyjourneypod
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Episode 025: A Day In The Life Of A Property Expert
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
In Episode 025 of The Property Journey Podcast we take a look at a Day In The Life of a Property Expert. Roy discusses some of his daily and weekly routine in juggling the legal side of property and conveyancing, as well as discussing his work with rental properties, renovations and investment clients.
As well as this, Roy also discusses some of his top tips in how he finds time to relax and wind down, how he sets himself up for the week with his strategies and goals, plus a whole lot more. A nice short episode which will allow you to get to know Roy just that little bit more.
This is not to be taken as financial advice. If you are interested in Property Investment, speak to a property expert or a financial advisor before following through and ensure you carry out your own research.
If you have any questions that you would like to put forward to The Property Journey Podcast, be sure to hit us up on Social Media with the title ASK101 and we will answer your questions!
Check out all episodes on our YouTube channel, @RoyDouganPropertyExpert or for audio only, visit all major podcast providers and search The Property Journey Podcast or view all links here: https://linktr.ee/thepropertyjourneypod
If you like this, follow us on our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/roydouganyourpropertyexpert https://www.instagram.com/roydouganpropertyexpert https://www.tiktok.com/thepropertyjourneypod
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Episode 024: Strategies For Property Investment
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
Following on from our previous episode, we take a look at Strategies for Property Investment. In Episode 024 this is where we look at the different elements that should be considered when building out your strategy if you intend to invest in property.
Areas that we discuss include location of the property, what you should include in your strategy, management of properties, what type of property you intend to invest in, market research and a whole lot more! We also discuss risk and how the property market is just that, a market, in which prices can go up and down, therefore this is the same as your finances.
This is not to be taken as financial advice. If you are interested in Property Investment, speak to a property expert or a financial advisor before following through and ensure you carry out your own research.
If you have any questions that you would like to put forward to The Property Journey Podcast, be sure to hit us up on Social Media with the title ASK101 and we will answer your questions!
Check out all episodes on our YouTube channel, @RoyDouganPropertyExpert or for audio only, visit all major podcast providers and search The Property Journey Podcast or view all links here: https://linktr.ee/thepropertyjourneypod
If you like this, follow us on our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/roydouganyourpropertyexpert https://www.instagram.com/roydouganpropertyexpert https://www.tiktok.com/thepropertyjourneypod
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Monday Jan 20, 2025
Episode 023: Property Investment FAQ's
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
Episode 23 allows ourselves to take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions around Property Investment. Property Investing, like any investment, involves a lot of risk, and therefore must be thought about extremely carefully.
In this episode we discuss getting started in property investment, scenarios that could potentially happen in your investment journey amongst plenty of other questions that some of our listeners have put forward.
This is not to be taken as financial advice. If you are interested in Property Investment, speak to a property expert or a financial advisor before following through and ensure you carry out your own research.
If you have any questions that you would like to put forward to The Property Journey Podcast, be sure to hit us up on Social Media with the title ASK101 and we will answer your questions!
Check out all episodes on our YouTube channel, @RoyDouganPropertyExpert or for audio only, visit all major podcast providers and search The Property Journey Podcast or view all links here: https://linktr.ee/thepropertyjourneypod
If you like this, follow us on our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/roydouganyourpropertyexpert https://www.instagram.com/roydouganpropertyexpert https://www.tiktok.com/thepropertyjourneypod
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Monday Jan 06, 2025
Episode 022: New Build vs Old Build
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
In Episode 22, we take a look at the difference between buying a new build property or an older build property, discussing things such as cost, pricing, price retention as well as how properties are build and energy efficiency. We also discuss how a property sourcer can help when it comes to purchasing investment property and how they can help guide you to buying the right property.
This is not to be taken as financial advice. If you are interested in Property Investment, speak to a property expert or a financial advisor before following through and ensure you carry out your own research.
If you have any questions that you would like to put forward to The Property Journey Podcast, be sure to hit us up on Social Media with the title ASK101 and we will answer your questions!
Check out all episodes on our YouTube channel, @RoyDouganPropertyExpert or for audio only, visit all major podcast providers and search The Property Journey Podcast or view all links here: https://linktr.ee/thepropertyjourneypod
If you like this, follow us on our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/roydouganyourpropertyexpert https://www.instagram.com/roydouganpropertyexpert https://www.tiktok.com/thepropertyjourneypod
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Friday Nov 01, 2024
Episode 021: The Budget 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Friday Nov 01, 2024
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
In Episode 21, we look at the changes announced in the Chancellor's budget with businesses set to take the brunt of the tax increases. Employer's National Insurance is set to increase, with thresholds also reducing. In the podcast, we also look at the increases in Capital Gains Tax, the changes to Agricultural Relief, changes to Inheritance Tax and much more.
This is not to be taken as financial advice. If you are interested in Property Investment, speak to a property expert or a financial advisor before following through and ensure you carry out your own research.
If you have any questions that you would like to put forward to The Property Journey Podcast, be sure to hit us up on Social Media with the title ASK101 and we will answer your questions!
Check out all episodes on our YouTube channel, @RoyDouganPropertyExpert or for audio only, visit all major podcast providers and search The Property Journey Podcast or view all links here: https://linktr.ee/thepropertyjourneypod
If you like this, follow us on our social media pages: https://www.facebook.com/roydouganyourpropertyexpert https://www.instagram.com/roydouganpropertyexpert https://www.tiktok.com/thepropertyjourneypod
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

Get To Know Us
Roy Dougan is a qualified Solicitor in Northern Ireland and specialises in the Conveyancing Process. Over the years he has gained experience in numerous areas, working with a number of professionals in the industry.
Chris, his host on the podcast has been working with him recently, with very little knowledge of the Conveyancing Process, hence the Beginner to Expert title.
Our Mission on the podcast is to help people gain a better understanding of everything that goes on in the Property Journey, and the Property Market. Hence we want to hear from you!