I liked this video for the XC90 alone

What a great Dad! Shows the importance of a good family

You've done an amazing job on the flat. I almost fell over when you said you had only spent £15k - but then you explained about the help you got from your Dad. When it comes to landlords, you are the exception to the rule.

Over leveraged is one step away from disaster. Good call and great project 👍👍

How lovely is this, as a renter, I wish I could afford one of your properties. I would feel so proud to live somewhere like this. And your whole outlook is so refreshing, a younger person, willing to work for what he gets and not expecting more than he needs. Congratulations

We've had 10+ years of very low interest rates and I think a lot of people got used to that. The "renovate then remortgage" model does rely, as you say, on low interest rates.

What you've done is what someone who bought the flat to live in would do, which is exactly what needs doing on reno buys, but most just throw a lick of paint throughout and carpet if you're lucky. No point doing half measures as they'll eventually need doing either way, and it makes you look like every other landlord out there, which you're clearly not. Good properties and a good price will generally get you good tenants for the long run. I'm not surprised honestly given it's the same as you do with your cars. I'm from your local area and got a lot of stuff for my own house in Lancashire from there, and also know most of the car places you mention to be good places too. Good luck to you Matt.

Great work, there's not a single thing I can fault with it. For me, losing the wall between the living room and kitchen is a master stroke. I'm not a fan of opening up areas like that, but in this case it looks a million times better.

Matt, you are the hardest working man on the internet. Good on you, sir.

Looks incredible , good to see someone going the extra mile and making it a nice place for someone to move straight into and enjoy being in there.

We helped all our sons and daughter towards getting their properties and Reno. We never wanted them in that rental loop. Their first properties, they all went onto larger properties with each sale. They work hard and hold good job positions now. So they save fir any eventuality that the future may bring. 👍

Can’t just me be but those fresh light switches are so satisfying when they click

You have a very sensible head on your shoulders, Matt. Thumbs up to the help from your dad as well.

Very wise. Best of luck with this flat. 👍

A good turnaround, Matt - I agree with the standard of finish you prioritised. The whole project seems worthwhile and viable - well done!

You are a 'GOOD LANDLORD' Matt.

Lovely flat and fantastic finish. No high interest mortgage either brilliant

It's a very masculine design, I liken it to a modern barber's shop. I am a fan, but I like weird things 🤣

You are wise to resist the temptation to build a ‘house of cards’ empire, and refreshing to hear that stated on a public forum. A good example to set, when so many online entrepreneurs encourage people to throw caution to the winds. I also think it’s great that your dad and his friends were supportive of this venture, so shout out to him as well. Looking forward to your future posts, and continued success.

Great job especially the kitchen

I'm surprised you didn't try to give it a lift by fitting new reg plates.

Dads are just the best 👍

Looks great, very clean and modern. I have to say that I am always a little surprised when decorators leave the plastering and filling around sockets really rough as per some of yours. It is just attention to detail. But a great example of what you can do.

You transformed this from a wreck to a 5 star hotel suite. It looks fabulous

A tidy job, you went the right way. The only bit I don't like is the black in the bathroom,not great.

You'll always get the money for quality, cheaping out rarely ends well. Quality job.

Your dad sounds like a legend 👍

Nice to see a decent fella doing well.

Nice to see you've gone in the most property developer car ever

Great result. 1) I installed fitted wardrobes in an apartment 20+ years ago and I noticed on RightMove they were still there when the property was on the market a year or so ago. 2) Opening up the kitchen is a game changer. Over here in Hong Kong the kitchens can be really small and separated by a wall from the living room, Mrs Crossley and I opened ours up and it makes the whole living room a much better place and gives us extra storage.

The big man is reeling us in…alright guys, look at the New York pad i bought….well done lad. Great videos.

Well done! And well done to your dad!

Your instincts on strategy is good thinking with what’s in the pipeline!

Excellent Matt keep it up

Nice to see a landlord understand it's someone's home and not just a money maker. There aren't many like you about.

Brilliant job!

Couldn't agree more regarding owning something outright and using your own money (Sir Alan Sugar would approve) and lovely words regarding your Dad.

What a wonderful transformation!

Matt ur a total role model to me man…ur a total power house man…Nothing will curtail ur success because u work extremely hard & put in the effort…you really are a class act & example to (especially) younger people.

Wow it looks great

You need to think about 'tenantproofness' Matt. That wooden basin base is dangerously close to the shower head. Also, consider having a shower the opposite end to the taps. I find the constant water going inside the taps tends to seize them up.

These are really good videos - Thank you 👍👍

I think the property does you and your dad great credit and you will have no trouble getting a tenant who will appreciate the place.

Big up for your Dad 👍

Love everything except those dollhouse sized kitchen appliances.

It always gets reflected in the valuation. And can be remortgaged to reinvest if needed👍

Hi Matt, flat looks great. When storage is at a premium it is a good idea to put kitchen cupboards to the ceiling. There are always items that are not used very often that can go up on to the top shelf and can be easily accessed with a small step ladder when needed. Also eliminates the dust on top of the cabinets for little extra cost. Warm regards from New Zealand.

You have to supply a cooker by law Matt and once there are appliances in if they fail you have to replace them!

You are a very Smart Man. From then to Now what a Wonderful transformation. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Watching from Australia 🇦🇺

Well done hun xx

I am one of those “perfect” tenants. We chose an apartment newly renovated and with those extras. We wouldn’t settle for a patched together unit even in a tight rental market. Lovely job!

I think that's stunning x

Love the flat. Saving up to give my flat a makeover, so this has given me an idea of how much I need for a cracking finish

This turned into a really nice place. Great work.

What an amazing transformation, your content has gone through the roof in terms of quality, and content. This will make a wonderful little home for someone, I just hope you get good tenants that respect the property, and maintain it. Landlords get allot of bad press, and I think it's mostly unfair as there are some godawful tenants out there.

It looks amazing well done to your brilliant dad ❤

Lovely that mate. One thing I would change though, is that front door with a Rock Door. Make it more secure

You certainly roll your sleeves up in life, so deserve every success you get, great work.

New mustachio look man? Flat looks great, very continental! 👍🏼

They would take me along with them when house hunting. I would look at room sizes, smell for damp issues, any door/window frames that were not square (Subsidence issues) roof condition, loft, garden size, the usual things. Past history of owners and prices of sales. It took time to locate that jewel in the crown but, time well spent. 👍👍👍

That kitchen has made that flat... I am about to finish my first buy to let 3 bed house in Derbyshire. You are fortunate to have your dad (obv more than one reason) the problem I have found is finding trades that don't want to rip me off. Great job 👍

Great work, get those bits filled around the plugs! haha

Wow amazing results thank you for sharing with us all 👍🏻

Wow, I must say I am thoroughly impressed with what you've accomplished with this flat. It's truly stunning, and the amount of effort and creativity you've put into it is evident in every corner of the space. When you mentioned that you only spent £15k on the project, my jaw almost hit the floor. But then you elaborated on the assistance you received from your dad, and it all made sense. Your dedication to creating a beautiful and functional living space is admirable, and your attention to detail is impeccable. From the tasteful color scheme to the thoughtful placement of furniture, everything comes together seamlessly. You truly have an eye for design. In a world where landlords are often perceived as unapproachable or uncaring, you are a breath of fresh air. Your commitment to providing a comfortable and welcoming environment for your tenants is truly exceptional. I feel lucky to have seen this remarkable flat, and I know that anyone who has the pleasure of living here will feel the same. I do have one suggestion. In this day and age, internet access has become an integral part of our lives, particularly for those who work from home. Therefore, I believe it would have been beneficial to include ethernet ports in all of the rooms. As we are in 2023, this feature would have been a valuable addition to an already impressive living space. Can't wait to watch the next one. Loving both of your channels.

You get better renters when you have a higher standard regarding the appliances and finishes (carpet, tile etc...).

Interesting! A great Dad you have there, obviously.

I like ceiling can lights….the latest ones are great…

Having it owned outright is the best thing you can do rather than remortgaging

Beautiful flat you have your head on your shoulders and know what you are doing i wouldnt re morgage the properties either because you know you are the owner.keep on doing what you are doing.nice to have dad helping as well.look foward to the next one.👍

Matt, youre a man of many talents!

Dads amazing.

Looks very nice, as a landlord with over 30 years experience and 50 houses, in my opinion you have gone over the top

Hate it when Christmas and New Year come together...

WOOOOOOOOOO LETTTTSSSSS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The colour paint makes the rooms look bigger than they are. Nice touch!

It always benefits both parties when you spend a more on doing a good job. It'll last you longer and give your tenants less stress. Hopefully you'll get some good tenants.

I totally agree about not re-financing ... you can get yourself in a bad situation if you go too far down that route. Three or four would be my limit, and pay the mortgages off ... good job 👍👍😯

Your finishings are absolutely mint,very ikea ,I like your style,keep doing them exactly like that with the grays the blacks and the white scheme,and buy a pint for your dad 😂

if u are doing a rental, unless u are some posh person, you should actually do the roperty as u were moving in, you should get more reliable and stable tennants, and get top price for it. You have done a great job! congrats!!!

Correct - in this environment, own it and collect the rent. Also, rent out your Dad. Excellent finish.

Nice to see the shout out to Three Ways in Denton, have used them for years.

What a beautiful transformation

We re-mortgaged all ours in 2005. BoE + 0.29% for the lifetime of the mortgage. The plan was that they might not be the lowest rate, but would always be competitive, would not require refinancing costs ever couple of years, and should the market suddenly fall we would never be trapped by negative equity and stuck with an expensive rate when the two or three year deal ended. We now have four properties and no mortgage. It's more than enough to live on, no worries if one or two of them are empty for a short while

I'm so glad you take pride in your properties because, although this doesn't always apply, if you take pride in your property the tenants are likely going to as well. If you put a crappy carpet in its going to treated as such

You have done a top job on that flat Matt 👍👍👍

Matt you didn't need to spend anywhere near that. Tenants break things, they wear things out, they expect the washing machine to be replaced if it breaks. I never put washing machines in. It is all done to too high a standard.

Cars, campers or property, can’t get enough Matt

It looks stunning and I completely applaud your choices of colours and textures and the effort you and your Dad have put it. As a seasoned landlord over decades - Carpets - NO - they get stained and smelly and after a few years need to be replaced,. Hard flooring - YES - composite laminate or modern laminate wood effect flexible vinyl tiles are a great hard wearing alternative. The key is hard wearing and easy to clean. Carpets are unhygienic - yuck!. Black bathroom fixtures - NO - Calcium deposits over the years reign havoc on black fixtures, maybe you're in a soft water area and don't need to worry about these things. Years down the line, they will be out of fashion and will look tired, whereas standard stainless steel fixtures will last longer and look much better and will be much, much cheaper to replace like, for like. Fancy LED lights - NO - By all means fix LED lights in all lighting, standard LED lights are great. In a few years you'll need to replace the sensor driven lights and it's just a hassle and an extra expense that is unwarranted. Bottom line - if you're going to live there, by all means spend the money, otherwise, it a business expense which, if you can justify the additional rent then fine, otherwise the local market dictates the standard, which you need to be aware of.

Super job, well done. Hope it sells well

You have done a very good job but it is still a very very tiny space. I can’t imagine living in anywhere this small.

Hi Mat, that was a nice job your dad has made but from the beginning it was not clear that you are not going to live in this flat yourself. A very good result from the renovation👍.

you are absolutely right to be debt free not re mortgage- looks great all the best!

Looks like a nice job. The one minor thing for me is I would like to have more plug sockets.

Curtain rails should always be as high to the ceiling as possible.

Dammit I want to live their

Looking bloody good Matt 👍👍

Overall great transformation think you need to have a word with the plasterer tho not a great finish

' Compact and bijou. ' An old ad with Stephen Fry. lol.

Lovely kitchen, very welcoming

Smart fella. Well done.