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.
"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.
"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.
"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
"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:
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
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
£170,000
Development Costs
£150,000
Agreed GDV
£451,000
£15,000 - £18,000
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.
After
Future Plans
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.
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