How Smart Investors Turn Pain into Profit - Why 2026 Could Be Your Best Buying Window Yet

Become a part of the Progressive Property refer-a-friend scheme and Earn up to £250 when someone attends one of our events – you can enrol here: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ 2026 has kicked off with fear, headlines, and a very soft market – but also some of the best buying conditions Mark has seen in years. In this episode, he breaks down what’s really happening across the UK property market: London’s slow‑motion crash, why the Midlands and North are holding firm, and how the Renters’ Rights Act and higher taxes are quietly reshaping the game for landlords.  He reveals where the real value is right now for investors, developers, and landlords, how to use falling interest rates and rising incomes to your advantage, and why this “weak” market is exactly when serious investors should be buying, not selling.  If you want to take the next step and put what you have learned from this podcast into action, you only need to click here - https://www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/progressive-podcast KEY TAKEAWAYS The UK market is fragmented. Prime central London has been in a slow‑motion correction, with falls of 30%+ over 10 years. While the Midlands and North still stack up on yield and even trade below rebuild cost.  Focus your buying on high‑yield, real‑demand areas first, and be highly selective if you buy in the softened prime areas of London. The Renters’ Rights Act and extra regulation will push out smaller landlords, tighten supply, and keep rents rising. Hoover up the stock smaller landlords are dumping that stacks up compliance-wise. Don’t panic, and sell solid, high‑yield assets - use this weak market to add to your portfolio over the long-term.  Interest rates are easing, incomes are up, and affordability is set to gradually improve. Lock in good deals now, let inflation quietly reduce your debt, and ride the capital growth when confidence returns.  BEST MOMENTS  "You should be holding and using the weak market to increase your portfolio. That's what we're doing.” "I think there's still genuine, below market value stuff to buy, for flipping and for landlords to refurb. So, I think it's a great time to buy."  "Inflation erodes. Inflation actually destroys and reduces your mortgage." "You can't really reliably predict when capital growth is going to come. You just know it will do over the long run." “You'll be able to buy lots of rental properties from landlords exiting.” VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey. ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom.  CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progressiveproperty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g Twitter: https://twitter.com/progperty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressiveproperty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressiveproperty Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Progperty This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/