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“Within two weeks of using Property Filter, I secured my first deal — something I couldn't have done before.”
Phil Bygrave - Property Portfolio Building
“Within two weeks of using Property Filter, I secured my first deal — something I couldn't have done before.”
Phil Bygrave - Property Portfolio Building
“Within two weeks of using Property Filter, I secured my first deal — something I couldn't have done before.”
Phil Bygrave - Property Portfolio Building
“Within two weeks of using Property Filter, I secured my first deal — something I couldn't have done before.”
Phil Bygrave - Property Portfolio Building
PROPERTY EDUCATION:
PROPERTY EDUCATION:
PROPERTY EDUCATION:
MAIN STRATEGY:
HMO
HMO
TIME MEMBER:
Since 2022
Meet Phil Bygrave
Phil Bygrave is a property investor and the CEO and Founder of Property Portfolio Building and Invest Multi-Let Property Management.
With a background in international recruitment, Phil transitioned to property investment with the goal of escaping the corporate rat race. Since adopting Property Filter in 2022 in his business, Phil has secured over 30 HMO deals in 18 months, transforming his approach to property sourcing and management.
Now, alongside his business partner, Timothy Witt, he operates a thriving property business, offering comprehensive service: property sourcing, development management and lettings to exclusively selected returning clients worldwide.
Meet Phil Bygrave
Phil Bygrave is a property investor and the CEO and Founder of Property Portfolio Building and Invest Multi-Let Property Management.
With a background in international recruitment, Phil transitioned to property investment with the goal of escaping the corporate rat race. Since adopting Property Filter in 2022 in his business, Phil has secured over 30 HMO deals in 18 months, transforming his approach to property sourcing and management.
Now, alongside his business partner, Timothy Witt, he operates a thriving property business, offering comprehensive service: property sourcing, development management and lettings to exclusively selected returning clients worldwide.
Challenges Before Property Filter
Like many investors, Phil initially searched for deals on property portals like RightMove and Zoopla, but it left him frustrated, unable to make meaningful progress in securing profitable deals and scaling his property business fast enough due to:
Repetitive searches: Constantly encountering the same properties on popular property portals
Ineffective DTV campaigns: Struggles with unproductive letter campaigns aimed at potential sellers
Complex software: Existing property search software being too complicated and ineffective
In late 2022 Phil became one of the first subscribers to Property Filter in its initial launch phase. During the two-week trial period, Phil secured his first deal using the software. This early success demonstrated the potential of Property Filter to revolutionise his approach to property sourcing.
Challenges Before Property Filter
Like many investors, Phil initially searched for deals on property portals like RightMove and Zoopla, but it left him frustrated, unable to make meaningful progress in securing profitable deals and scaling his property business fast enough due to:
Repetitive searches: Constantly encountering the same properties on popular property portals
Ineffective DTV campaigns: Struggles with unproductive letter campaigns aimed at potential sellers
Complex software: Existing property search software being too complicated and ineffective
In late 2022 Phil became one of the first subscribers to Property Filter in its initial launch phase. During the two-week trial period, Phil secured his first deal using the software. This early success demonstrated the potential of Property Filter to revolutionise his approach to property sourcing.
"We found a deal within the first two weeks, so at that point it was no, I'm not doing anything else, and we literally do nothing else."
"We found a deal within the first two weeks, so at that point it was no, I'm not doing anything else, and we literally do nothing else."
Deal Finding Revolution
Using Property Filter allowed Phil to streamline his deal-finding process, saving time and significantly increasing the efficiency of his searches. Property Filter's ability to aggregate listings from multiple portals and its advanced filtering options meant that Phil could quickly identify high-potential properties that matched his criteria.
Deal Finding Revolution
Using Property Filter allowed Phil to streamline his deal-finding process, saving time and significantly increasing the efficiency of his searches. Property Filter's ability to aggregate listings from multiple portals and its advanced filtering options meant that Phil could quickly identify high-potential properties that matched his criteria.
"We need to do two deals a month, and Property Filter helps us find those deals quicker, cutting through the noise."
"We need to do two deals a month, and Property Filter helps us find those deals quicker, cutting through the noise."
Over the next 18 months, Phil used Property Filter exclusively, resulting in the acquisition of over 30 HMO deals. The software became an integral part of his business operations, helping him move from the tedious task of manual searches to a more strategic and effective property sourcing approach.
Over the next 18 months, Phil used Property Filter exclusively, resulting in the acquisition of over 30 HMO deals. The software became an integral part of his business operations, helping him move from the tedious task of manual searches to a more strategic and effective property sourcing approach.
"Property Filter isn't just software; it’s an integral part of our business that allows us to source, manage, and close deals more efficiently than ever before."
"Property Filter isn't just software; it’s an integral part of our business that allows us to source, manage, and close deals more efficiently than ever before."
Favourite Features
Favourite Features
"I don’t waste time on properties that don’t fit. Property Filter helps me focus on the right opportunities with precision."
"I don’t waste time on properties that don’t fit. Property Filter helps me focus on the right opportunities with precision."
Phil and his team leverage several key features of Property Filter to enhance their property investment strategy - HMO (House of Multiple Occupation). The most used include:
Phil and his team leverage several key features of Property Filter to enhance their property investment strategy - HMO (House of Multiple Occupation). The most used include:
Lead Generator™: This tool allows Phil's team to set precise criteria for property searches, filtering out unsuitable options and honing in on potential deals that meet their specific requirements, such as property size, location, and price range.
Follow-Up Folder: This feature is crucial for managing properties they've already considered. By reviewing this folder daily, Phil's team stays updated on any changes in status or pricing, ensuring they can act quickly on promising opportunities.
Follow-Up Folder: This feature is crucial for managing properties they've already considered. By reviewing this folder daily, Phil's team stays updated on any changes in status or pricing, ensuring they can act quickly on promising opportunities.
Back and Reduced Box™: This helps the team identify properties that have come back on the market or have had price reductions. By prioritising these listings, they often find motivated sellers and better deals.
Sourcing Pipeline™: Properties that pass the initial screening are moved into this pipeline, where the team conducts thorough evaluations before arranging viewings or making offers. This systematic approach ensures that only the most promising deals proceed to the next stages.
Viewing Organiser: Streamlining the scheduling of property viewings, this feature helps Phil's team maintain an efficient workflow.
Viewing Organiser: Streamlining the scheduling of property viewings, this feature helps Phil's team maintain an efficient workflow.
Deal Case Study
Phil and his Power Team identified a five-bedroom property initially listed at £210,000 using Property Filter. Leveraging a strong relationship with the agent, they negotiated the price down to £170,000 by providing a detailed scope of works, highlighting potential issues, and proposing realistic solutions. The property was in a pending Article 4 area, which required strategic planning.
Deal Case Study
Phil and his Power Team identified a five-bedroom property initially listed at £210,000 using Property Filter. Leveraging a strong relationship with the agent, they negotiated the price down to £170,000 by providing a detailed scope of works, highlighting potential issues, and proposing realistic solutions. The property was in a pending Article 4 area, which required strategic planning.
Before
Before
Before
Before
Phil’s team undertook the conversion from a C3 to a C4 HMO under permitted development rights, with development costs amounting to £150,000. This project was funded through SSAS, which allowed for quick completion without the need for traditional bridging finance.
Phil’s team undertook the conversion from a C3 to a C4 HMO under permitted development rights, with development costs amounting to £150,000. This project was funded through SSAS, which allowed for quick completion without the need for traditional bridging finance.
C3 to C4 under PD 6 bed HMO
Asking Price
£210,000
Paid
Development
Cost
£170,000
Development Costs
£150,000
Agreed GDV
£451,000
*Net Cash Flow
£15,000 - £18,000
ROI
32%
*depending on void periods and maintenance costs
Upon completion, the property achieved a gross development value (GDV) of £451,000. The net cash flow ranged between £15,000 and £18,000 (depending on voids periods and maintenance), resulting in an impressive 32% ROI.
Upon completion, the property achieved a gross development value (GDV) of £451,000. The net cash flow ranged between £15,000 and £18,000 (depending on voids periods and maintenance), resulting in an impressive 32% ROI.
After
After
After
After
Future Plans
Future Plans
"We’ve systemised everything; now I don’t even have to attend viewings — our team handles that, with Property Filter at the core of our process."
"We’ve systemised everything; now I don’t even have to attend viewings — our team handles that, with Property Filter at the core of our process."
Looking ahead, Phil Bygrave and his business partner, Timothy Witt, have ambitious plans to expand and diversify their property business. With a foundation firmly established in high-yield HMO conversions, they are now set to launch new service lines, including packages of single-let deals on a buy, refurbish, and refinance (BRR) basis. They aim to provide a comprehensive, turnkey service for investors, from sourcing properties to managing developments and lettings. Additionally, they plan to introduce a coaching program sharing their expertise in property investment and management with a broader audience.
Contact Property Portfolio Building and Invest Multi-Let Property Management to learn more about their services.
Want to see how Phil and other successful Property Filter Members are finding deals? Watch Property Filter demo now!
Looking ahead, Phil Bygrave and his business partner, Timothy Witt, have ambitious plans to expand and diversify their property business. With a foundation firmly established in high-yield HMO conversions, they are now set to launch new service lines, including packages of single-let deals on a buy, refurbish, and refinance (BRR) basis. They aim to provide a comprehensive, turnkey service for investors, from sourcing properties to managing developments and lettings. Additionally, they plan to introduce a coaching program sharing their expertise in property investment and management with a broader audience.
Contact Property Portfolio Building and Invest Multi-Let Property Management to learn more about their services.
Want to see how Phil and other successful Property Filter Members are finding deals? Watch Property Filter demo now!
MAIN STRATEGY:
HMO
TIME MEMBER:
Since 2022
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