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.
Podcast Description
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

Jul 7, 2026
Episode 045: Things Buyers Forget To Check
Jul 7, 2026
Jul 7, 2026
31 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
Episode 045 is a discussion on some of the things that buyers forget to check when purchasing their property. This can range from garden maintenance when purchasing in the countryside, to boundaries and rights of way, as well as parking, practicalities of the property and hidden costs.
When it comes to purchasing a property, it is worthwhile ensuring that you think about all of these things, without rushing the decision or deciding to purchase a property on a whim or its appearance. Practicalities is a major part of the buying process amongst other things.
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
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https://www.tiktok.com/thepropertyjourneypod
Let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

May 13, 2026
Episode 044: Property Horror Stories
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
30 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
In Episode 44 we take a look at some of the potential Property Horror Stories that can happen when purchasing a property, either as a first time buyer, home mover or as an investor. We discuss topics such as people rushing in to buy a property, disregarding independent property surveys and their contents, as well as issues affecting developments 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!

Apr 14, 2026
Episode 043: What Makes A Good Rental Property?
Apr 14, 2026
Apr 14, 2026
28 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
In this latest episode, we take a look at what makes a good rental property. Ranging from location, to the type of property, as well as the product that you are offering, we look at all the different aspects of what makes a good rental 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!

Mar 22, 2026
Episode 042: Property Financing Options
Mar 22, 2026
Mar 22, 2026
39 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
When it comes to Property Financing, there a few options, whether you are a first time buyer, home mover or property investor. In Episode 42 we take a look at some of the options that are available to all. We discuss deposits, 0% deposit mortgages, cash buyers, mortgages, the bank of mum and dad and much more.
As well as this, we discuss how best to navigate the market, how the market can change, resulting in higher interest rates, and plenty more all crammed into this episode!
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!

Mar 3, 2026
Episode 041: Emotional Buying Decisions
Mar 3, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
31 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
In Episode 041 we take a look at the buying decisions and how these can be powered by emotion, while also overriding the logic behind the decision. This is something which we see clearly with first time buyers and home movers, with a lot less emotion shown from investors when it comes to buying property.
We take a look at why sometimes emotion can be the driving factor, with fear and missing out being key factors, as well as stress and getting caught up in the pressure pot of buying, and possibly selling your 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!

Jan 5, 2026
Episode 040: Property Myths Debunked
Jan 5, 2026
Jan 5, 2026
37 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
In Episode 40 we take a look at some of the common Property Myths that surround purchasing property, and the industry. Ranging from questions such as does property value always rise, to interest rates and waiting on them to drop, we take a look at all of the common myths, and debunk them.
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!

Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
36 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
The Hidden Costs of Property Ownership. When purchasing a property, sometimes it's very easy to just look at the purchase price of a property, and maximise your budget, forgetting about extra costs which may come your way.
We discuss things such as management fees and ground rent, insurances that you would normally take out when it comes to purchasing a property, budgeting for unexpected costs, as well as general owning and maintaining costs.
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!

Nov 27, 2025
Episode 038: The Autumn Budget 2025
Nov 27, 2025
Nov 27, 2025
50 min
Welcome back to another episode of The Property Journey Podcast: Beginner to Expert.
The Autumn Budget 2025 has arrived and after much speculation, we finally get to look at the details of what the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, is set to bring in in terms of taxes, spending and cuts!
We take a look at what has been announced, ranging from National Minimum Wage increases to Threshold Freezes, increases in property taxes on profits made, to changes set to be enforced on pensions and Cash ISA's.
The Autumn Budget 2025 was set to be a doom and gloom budget, certainly if the speculation before hand was anything to go by, but judging by our interpretation, it certainly hasn't been as bad as what was expected.
This episode is our own personal interpretations of the budget, and many will have a differing opinion on it. If you would like to discuss your own personal situations, feel free to get in touch.
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!









