{"podcast":{"title":"Move iQ Podcast","slug":"move-iq-podcast-517943","podcast_index_feed_id":517943,"rss_url":"https://rss2.flightcast.com/x2qzczmia45oztqqdsy1hx2t.xml","website_url":"https://www.moveiq.co.uk/","image_url":"https://assets.flightcast.com/workspaces/gz28l2g78rm7qm6opahhbc1e/podcasts/x2qzczmia45oztqqdsy1hx2t/vl6dvt7qqhaw54kev60qgfxj.png","author":"Amanda Harvey","episode_count":266,"summary":"Phil Spencer is one of the UK's leading property experts, with over 25 years of experience in the property sector. The Move iQ Podcast is where Phil shares his tips for all things property related. Whether this is your first move or you are a seasoned property professional, Phil shares his property advice, guidance and insights to help everyone move and manage their home with confidence.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-30T08:21:34.866113+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-iq-podcast-517943"},"episode":{"title":"What It Really Takes to Build a Career in Property","slug":"what-it-really-takes-to-build-a-career-in-property","published_at":"2026-09-30T05:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-iq-podcast-517943/what-it-really-takes-to-build-a-career-in-property","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-iq-podcast-517943","url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KYACZP8SQQHVJ2DW821A6TQM.mp3","audio_url":"https://episode.flightcast.com/01KYACZP8SQQHVJ2DW821A6TQM.mp3","summary":"Ever wondered how someone builds a property career from the ground up? In this episode, Sara turns the spotlight on her co-host, Lexie Carducci, to explore her journey from a childhood obsessed with floor plans to becoming a property developer, landlord, presenter and property finder in London's competitive market. This conversation covers what it really takes to find your first property, the lessons learned from working in estate agency, the challenges of being a landlord under shifting legislation, and the emotional side of helping people relocate. Whether you're thinking about investing in property, curious about what a property finder actually does, or simply want to know how to negotiate like a pro, this episode is packed with honest insights and practical advice from someone who's worn every property hat there is. What's your biggest property lesson learned the hard way? Let us know your thoughts in the comments 💬 👉 VIDEO TIMESTAMPS ⏳ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Three Property Hats: Developer, Presenter, and Property Finder 04:41 The London Bubble 06:40 The Art of Negotiation 09:53 Design Philosophy 12:27 The First Buy-to-Let 17:30 Estate Agency Education: The Good, Bad, and Ugly 19:14 Building a Portfolio: Refinance, Repeat, and Know When to Stop 20:47 The Emotional Side 24:02 Warning Signs and Red Flags 25:31 The Questions Nobody Asks 27:09 Top Property Tips 31:22 Making Property Fun Again Enjoyed this video? Want to see more? Subscribe to the channel with the link below. That way, you won't miss any future uploads! 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO THE MOVE iQ YOUTUBE CHANNEL 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveiQ 👉 GET PHIL SPENCER'S ADVICE DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX ✉ 🔗 https://www.moveiq.co.uk/newsletter-signup/ 👉 VISIT OUR MOVE iQ WEBSITE 💻 🔗 https://www.moveiq.co.uk/ ➤ CONNECT…","meta_description":"Ever wondered how someone builds a property career from the ground up? In this episode, Sara turns the spotlight on her co-host, Lexie Carducci, to explor…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1969,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/move-iq-podcast-517943/episodes/what-it-really-takes-to-build-a-career-in-property/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-iq-podcast-517943/what-it-really-takes-to-build-a-career-in-property.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}