Mark Watts Property

01/09/2026

A really interesting conversation with Vincent Wong for Episode 127.
Vincent has been involved in property for decades and is known as a pioneer of Purchase Lease Options in the UK. We got into much more than PLOs though, including motivated sellers, negotiation, off-market deals and why property investors need to develop genuine deal-making skills.
Episode 127 is now live! Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

01/09/2026

A different pace the other evening. ⛳️

01/09/2026

There is a big difference between activity and progress.
In this reel from Episode 126, I explain why simply chasing the seller's solicitor isn't enough and how getting to the root cause of a delay can help move a property purchase towards completion.
Episode 126 is now live on your favourite podcast platform.

28/08/2026

One of the biggest frustrations in a property purchase is having your side ready and still waiting for the legal process to catch up.
In Episode 126 I share three practical ways you can influence the seller's side of the transaction, even though their solicitor isn't acting for you.
Episode 126 is now live! Listen now on your favourite podcast platform.

28/08/2026

Ever been in a mortgage conversation and nodded along while secretly wondering what an acronym actually means? 😅

We’ve put together a simple guide to 10 mortgage terms that are genuinely useful to understand before buying or refinancing.

Nice little reference to save for later too.

Mortgage applications involve a vocabulary that most people have not been taught. When a lender, broker, or solicitor uses a term you are not familiar with, it is easy to nod along and hope the contex

28/08/2026

Sometimes the cheapest-looking part of a deal makes the overall structure more expensive.
In this clip from Episode 125 with Gareth and me, I explain how a second charge and lender criteria changed the numbers on a refinance involving a £70,000 0% loan.
Watch the full episode for the full case study.
If you are looking to refinance or release capital from an investment property, feel free to get in touch with me.

25/08/2026

One of those cases where the obvious answer stopped being obvious once we ran the numbers.
In Episode 125, Gareth and I break down a refinance involving a £70,000 0% local authority loan. Keeping it sounded like a no-brainer, but the second charge, lender criteria and overall borrowing costs completely changed the picture.
The end result was a structure that could release more capital and cost less in annual interest.
Listen to Episode 125 on your favourite podcast platform.
If you are looking to refinance or release capital from an investment property, feel free to get in touch with me.

24/08/2026

One of the originals and still going strong! 😂

Happy Birthday Charlotte. Thanks for all the years of hard work, loyalty and for being such a big part of the team.

Celebrating a very special member of the Prime family! 🎉

Charlotte Witts has been part of the journey for many years and her loyalty, dedication and commitment to Prime have never gone unnoticed. Whether it’s supporting the team, helping to keep everything moving behind the scenes or simply being Char, she’s become a huge part of what makes our team what it is.

Having someone who has been with us for so long and continues to give so much to the business means a great deal to us all.

We hope you’ve had a brilliant birthday Char and have been thoroughly celebrated! 🥳

21/08/2026

A useful solo from Gareth this week on one of those costs that can have a big impact on the numbers behind a property deal.
Episode 124 covers the different property transaction taxes across the UK and some of the things investors should be checking before they commit to a purchase.
Well worth a listen if you've got another acquisition on the horizon.
If you're looking at your next property investment and want to discuss how you could finance it, feel free to get in touch with me.

21/08/2026

Busy evening up the Rhigos