If you're a business owner, entrepreneur or aspiring property developer, you've come to the right place!
Over the past few years, Jack Jiggens & Ben Richards, have built, sold, and continue to grow numerous successful businesses.
This channel is about sharing our mistakes and lessons learned so that you don't make the same ones.
Together, we have a combined 24 years of experience in property, and 8 years in business, having built 6 and 7-figure turnover businesses in the UK with some businesses growing 100% year-on-year.
Our property businesses specialise in developing the high-quality residential, commercial, land and mixed-use spaces. We have also recently ventured in to a Specialist Care Housing partnership and have a goal to provide 5000-units in the next 5 years!
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The Property XPerts Show with Ben & Jack
Inside a £6,000,000 London Property Development | Full Behind the Scenes Tour
Most property content only shows the finished product. This video shows the reality.
We take you inside our £6M Muswell Hill development, where we transformed two rundown semi detached houses into 9 high spec luxury flats, including a full walkthrough of our £1M+ penthouse.
Alongside the tour, we break down what really goes into a project at this level, from planning delays and rising build costs to margin pressure and design decisions that directly impact GDV. You’ll also see how small strategic choices, like parking and layout optimisation, influence the final numbers.
If you want an unfiltered look at how large scale UK developments are actually built and managed, this is one to watch. Watch here - https://youtu.be/gpZkfs4VJH8
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The Property XPerts Show with Ben & Jack
How to Get Property Deals Accepted Without Being the Highest Bidder
Most investors think deals are won with bigger offers. In reality, the best developers understand psychology, negotiation, and how to position themselves properly with sellers and estate agents.
In this video, we break down the exact strategies we use to secure deals, build trust with agents, and structure offers that stand out without overpaying. From negotiation tactics to the small details that instantly separate serious buyers from everyone else, this is the side of property investing most people completely overlook.
If you are tired of getting outbid or losing deals at the last minute, this is worth watching. Watch here - https://youtu.be/3DBfNNT724g
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#PropertyInvestment #PropertyDevelopment #UKProperty #PropertyDeals #RealEstateUK #PropertyStrategy #NegotiationSkills #PropertyBusiness #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyInvesting
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The Property XPerts Show with Ben & Jack
How We Made £70k on a Property Without Ever Owning It
Most investors think flipping property means months of refurbishments, heavy stamp duty bills, and huge risk. In this video, we break down the “subsale” strategy we use to lock in property deals, flip contracts on the exact same day, and generate serious profits without taking on a full renovation project.
We walk through a real deal where we secured a property at £330k and sold it for £400k using delayed completion and back to back structuring. If you want to understand how experienced developers move quickly and create margin without tying up huge amounts of cash, this is worth watching.
Watch here - https://youtu.be/Tukh3oDAZDg
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#PropertyInvestment #PropertyDevelopment #PropertyFlipping #UKProperty #RealEstateUK #StampDuty #PropertyStrategy #PropertyDeals #RealEstateInvesting #PropertyBusiness
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The Property XPerts Show with Ben & Jack
Fixed vs Tracker Mortgages: What Donald Trump Could Mean for UK Property Finance
Fixed or tracker mortgage? With global politics, inflation, and interest rates constantly shifting, choosing the wrong refinance strategy could cost you far more than you think.
In this video, we break down how wider economic uncertainty, including the impact of figures like Donald Trump on global markets, can influence UK mortgage rates and lending behaviour. We also walk through a real HMO refinance, why we are moving away from fixed rates for the first time in years, and how lender fees, rate movements, and timing can affect long term cashflow.
Watch the video HERE: https://youtu.be/3dgeNH9jsWg
If you own HMOs or are refinancing property in today’s market, this is worth understanding before making your next move.
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The Property XPerts Show with Ben & Jack
How We Turn Commercial Buildings Into High Cashflow Property Deals | The HMO Blueprint
Most landlords are stuck with low cashflow and rising costs but high density HMOs and commercial conversions are creating a very different outcome.
In this video, we break down the system behind projects delivering strong returns, from turning a former doctor’s surgery into a multi million pound asset to the frameworks we use to scale nationally. We cover deal selection, room density, automation, planning strategy, and how to make property work harder in today’s market.
If you are still relying on standard buy to lets, this might completely change how you look at your next deal.
Watch here and see the strategy behind high density HMOs, commercial conversions, and scaling property profits in today’s market. Don’t miss out - https://youtu.be/06glit6ySts
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#PropertyDevelopment #HMOInvesting #UKProperty #PropertyInvestment #CommercialToResidential #PropertyInvesting #RealEstateUK #CashflowProperty #PropertyBusiness #HMOStrategy
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The Property XPerts Show with Ben & Jack
Most developers leave serious money on the table… not because of the deal, but because of poor design decisions.
In this breakdown, we show how one scheme went from 836 units to 955 units without changing the footprint and what that means for your GDV. From floorplan optimisation and NIA vs GIA efficiency to squeezing extra units out of “dead space”, this is where profit is really made (or lost).
If you’re not actively challenging your design team, you’re probably overpaying on build costs and underselling your scheme.
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🏗️ Development in 2026 is not about chasing deals, it is about managing risk
Build costs have surged, margins are tightening, and many schemes secured between 2020 and 2023 are now under pressure. In this video, we break down what is actually happening on the ground, from why London has underperformed, to how rising construction costs and slower sales are reshaping developer strategy.
We also cover how experienced developers are responding: stress testing deals properly, shifting investor structures, reducing exposure to risky models, and focusing on asset management over long, uncertain build programmes. If you are active in today’s market, this is about adapting rather than forcing old strategies to work.
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🏗️ Planning is not a hurdle. It is a lever for scale
Most developers treat planning as a box to tick, rather than a tool to unlock value. In this site walkthrough, we break down the “Planning Sandwich” strategy used to take a £2.35M office asset to an £8M plus GDV through a layered office to residential approach.
We cover the practical detail behind NIA to GIA ratios, how phasing a build can reduce interest exposure, and how to identify hidden development potential within existing sites. If you are looking to move from smaller schemes into more complex, higher value projects, this is a useful framework to understand.
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The Property XPerts Show with Ben & Jack
Most developers lose money before they even buy the site
The biggest mistake is spending weeks trying to force a deal that was broken from the start. In this video we explain the shift from analysis paralysis to fast, disciplined deal filtering.
We walk through the three minute appraisal framework used to screen multi million pound opportunities without leaving the office. Using a simple ready reckoner, you can estimate unit numbers, build costs and finance fees in seconds. We also review a real permitted development scheme that would have lost £700,000 and show how the warning signs appeared in under four minutes.
If you want to scale a development business, the real skill is knowing which deals to ignore.
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📊 Why developers are pivoting toward social and affordable housing in 2026
Institutional capital is increasingly moving away from traditional private sales and toward affordable tenures to reduce exit risk in a volatile market. In this video we look at the structural shift happening across UK development, including how major housebuilders are using joint venture models, government backed funding and local authority partnerships to secure more predictable outcomes.
We also break down the real economics behind temporary accommodation versus supported living, the operational realities of social housing regulation, and how models such as the Cambridge partnership approach are shaping the next phase of development. If you are planning projects in the current market, understanding where government housing funding is flowing could significantly influence your strategy.
Watch the video HERE: https://youtu.be/8yc2cfpBbaI
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