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Join us live to learn from property professionals and grab the opportunity to ask your questions.

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Masterclasses
+ Q&A timetable
Join us live to learn from property professionals and grab the opportunity to ask your questions.

Reminders and Zoom links will be sent to your email before every lesson.
Upcoming masterclasses
27/11/2025
27/11/2025
The Smart HMO Refurb: Where to Spend, Where to Save, and What Really Adds Value
Speakers: James & Tom Brown
We’ll go through:

🧱 How to assess existing space for hidden value

πŸ“ Layout optimisation & feasibility shortcuts

βš–οΈ Planning and compliance checkpoints to avoid delays

🎨 High-impact design choices that boost valuations

πŸ’· Where to spend vs where to save for maximum ROI

πŸ—οΈ Build, finish, and staging standards for modern tenants

❓ Live Q&A with James & Tom
4/12/25
4/12/25
New Build Investment Opportunities
Guest Speaker: GG x James Property Invest
What you’ll learn:

🏒 How developers structure incentives for investors

πŸ“Š What to look for in off-plan deals (and what to avoid)

πŸ“ˆ Yield, capital growth, and long-term exit strategies

⚠️ Investor risks and how to mitigate them

πŸ“‹ Live deal comparison models and real-world examples
11/12/25
11/12/25
Social Housing Strategy
Speakers: James x JPC Team
What you’ll learn:

🏠 Guaranteed rent for 5–25 years – how it works

πŸ“„ FRI leases explained and why they protect landlords

πŸ“ˆ Achieving 10–12% net yields

🧩 How to qualify as a Social Housing landlord

πŸ‘₯ Tenant types providers house (low-level support, families, refugees, etc.)

πŸ”„ How to convert an existing BTL into a Social Housing asset

πŸ“š Real case studies from the James Property Club marketplace

18/12/25
18/12/25
LandlordVision Deep Dive
Speakers: LandlordVision Team x James
What you’ll learn:

πŸ’° Automated finance and bookkeeping

πŸ“… Compliance reminders you can’t afford to miss

πŸ“Š Portfolio analytics and cashflow forecasting

πŸ”§ Tenant management, repairs, and communication

πŸ“± The full end-to-end digital system for landlords


How to Legally Pay No Stamp Duty
Speakers: James & Special Guest
What you’ll learn:

🏷️ When SDLT relief applies (and when it doesn’t)

πŸ” Using transfers, LLPs, and incorporation strategically

🏒 Mixed-use property hacks

🏘️ Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR)

πŸ“ Live worked examples and step-by-step walk-throughs
AI for Property Investors – How to 10x Your Analysis
Speakers: James Coupland x Property AI Team
What you’ll learn:

πŸ”Ž AI Deal Sourcing
How to scan the entire market in real time, finds high-yield deals, and filters by strategy instantly (BTL, HMO, Hybrid, BRRR, Social Housing).

πŸ“ AI Valuations & Comps
Instant valuations, comparables, rental data, yield calculations β€” all generated in seconds.

πŸ“Š AI Deal Analysis
The platform calculates cash required, BRRR potential, refinance outcomes, ROI, yield, risk scoring and stress tests automatically.

πŸ“‚ AI Investor Packs
One-click professional deal brochures, valuation packs and investor-ready summaries.

πŸ— AI Refurb Costing
AI-generated refurb estimates, scopes of work and contractor briefs using real cost data.

πŸ“ž AI CRM & Automation
Buyer tracking, pipelines, follow-ups, and investor nurturing β€” all automated.

🏒 Scale Your Business With AI
How landlords, sourcers and developers are reducing costs and increasing output using AI.

πŸ“ˆ Live Demo + Q&A
James breaks down a real deal to show how fast a full investment analysis can be done.
Running Your Property Business With PropertyEngine
Speakers: James Coupland x PropertyEngine
What you’ll learn:

πŸ“Š Deal & Lead Pipelines
How to track buyers, sellers and investors with automated follow-ups so no opportunity is missed.

🏠 Sourcing & Sales CRM
Manage offers, negotiations, viewings and sales progression inside one streamlined system.

πŸ“ Instant Deal Packs
Create branded deal sheets, refurb summaries and client reports with one click.

πŸ“‚ Property File Management
Store ASTs, inspections, licences, refurb notes, photos and safety certificates in one organised hub.

πŸ“… Automation & Reminders
Compliance, renewals, refurb milestones and team tasks β€” handled automatically.

πŸš€ Scale Without Extra Staff
How PropertyEngine helps sourcers, agents and portfolio managers run like a bigger team.

πŸ“ˆ Live Demo + Q&A
See a full deal pipeline built and managed in real time.
Further masterclass topics and dates to be confirmed.
Stay tuned as we bring more property professionals to you!

Previous masterclasses
15/08/2024
15/08/2024
Introduction to JPU
Speaker: James
How I started in property + Q&A
29/09/2024
29/09/2024
Property Tax Masterclass
Speaker: James & Provestor
Everything you need to know about property tax and Q&A
12/09/2024
12/09/2024
Buy-to-Let Deep Dive
Speaker: James
Deep diving into the Buy-to-Let strategy, looking at one of the deals that I have done + Q&A
10/10/2024
10/10/2024
Mortgage Clinic
Speaker: James & GetGround
Financing options, market updates, and Q&A with a qualified mortgage broker
26/10/2024
26/10/2024
HMO Deep Dive (Part 1)
Speaker: James
Deep diving into the HMO strategy, planning permission and licensing + Q&A
09/11/2024
09/11/2024
HMO Deep Dive (Part 2)
Speaker: James
How one HMO replaced my full-time income
21/11/2024
21/11/2024
Tax Efficiency in Buy-to-Let Investments
Speaker: James & GetGround
Explore the advantages of holding BTL properties through limited companies, including potential tax benefits and strategies for optimising returns.
07/12/2024
07/12/2024
Introductory Call
Speaker: James
Recently joined? Learn all about JPU and get your questions answered directly by James.
21/12/2024
21/12/2024
How to set up your property business in 2025
Speaker: James
Gain the knowledge and skills you need to launch your property business successfully in 2025 + Q&A.
11/01/2025
11/01/2025
Arranging your finance
Speaker: James
What you’ll learn:

πŸ’° Interest only vs capital repayment

♻️ Releasing equity in your home to start

πŸ‘€ You’re being watched! Learn what lenders want to see from you

πŸ’Έ 3 things to look for in a mortgage product

πŸ”Ž What does a β€˜good’ mortgage broker do?

πŸ“ˆ Bridging finance pros vs cons

🏠 Refinancing
25/01/2025
25/01/2025
Better, cheaper refurbs (without going around the houses) + Q&A
Speaker: LNPG x James
What you’ll learn:

πŸ›  Who LNPG is and why they’re the go-to for UK landlords

πŸŽ₯ How TV shows mislead investors about refurb and maintenance

πŸ’‘ Key refurb areas: kitchens, boilers, bathrooms, flooring, and paint – what to prioritize and why

πŸ’· Real-life examples: Contract prices vs. trade prices landlords should be paying

πŸ›‹ What products are genuinely fit-for-purpose vs. marketing gimmicks

🀝 How to connect with communities to share insights and learn from other landlords

πŸ“ž How to get started with LNPG for discounted refurb products and advice
16/02/2025
16/02/2025
Most Underrated Investment Area
Speaker: James
What you’ll learn:

βœ”οΈ Why East Yorkshire is an underrated but high-yielding investment area

βœ”οΈ My personal property deals and why I focus here

βœ”οΈ The best property strategies for this region

βœ”οΈ What’s happening with the Regeneration projects

βœ”οΈ How to source below-market-value deals

βœ”οΈ Rental demand, house price growth, and future predictions

βœ”οΈ Why you should act now before prices rise
13/03/2025
13/03/2025
Hybrid BTL – The Strategy You’ve Never Heard Of
Speaker: James
What you’ll learn:

πŸ“œ Stamp duty changes in 2025 and how this affects investors

🏠 BTL vs Hybrid BTL vs HMO

πŸ’‘ Benefits of Hybrid BTL

πŸ“ Why Hull is an underrated investment area

πŸ—ΊοΈ Which streets in Hull work for Hybrid BTL & HMO

🏑 Investment properties for sale in Hull

πŸ”‘ Self-managing your properties vs using a letting agent

πŸš€ Join us live inside JPU to learn how to build a high-cashflow property portfolio!
05/04/2025
05/04/2025
The use of a limited company for owning property vs personal ownership
Speaker: James & Nuvo
Learn the key differences between owning property through a limited company vs personal ownership, including tax implications, liability, and financing options to help you make informed decisions for your property portfolio + Q&A
05/04/2025
05/04/2025
Introductory call
Speaker: James
Recently joined? Learn all about JPU and get your questions answered directly by James
22/05/2025
22/05/2025
From Zero to Seen: Building a Property Brand Online + Q&A
Speaker: James
What you’ll learn:

  • How to set up your Social Media from scratch βœ…

  • How to create Content That Connects with your audience πŸ‘₯

  • A Behind-the-Scenes look at my personal content creation process 🎬

  • My Full Equipment List (with links to everything I use) πŸŽ₯

  • The best Apps & Software that save time and boost results βš™οΈ

  • A proven Posting Strategy to stay consistent and visible πŸ“Š

  • How to drive Growth, Engagement & Monetization on your platforms πŸš€
05/07/2025
05/07/2025
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Airbnb Deep Dive + Inside Our China Furniture Trip – What Did We Find & Was It Worth It?
Speaker: James
What we will cover:

πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ Firstly we are covering our recent furniture sourcing trip to China – Was it worth it?

Then, if you’re looking to get into the Airbnb strategy, this one is for you. We will dive deep into setting up your Airbnb like a pro as we’ll be covering:

🏠 What makes a great SA property

πŸ› Exactly what to include in your Airbnb setup (and where to buy it cheap)

πŸ” Smart locks, guest check-in & automated messaging

πŸ“… Channel managers: What they are and how they help you stay organised

πŸ’Έ How to price like a pro with dynamic pricing tools

🧼 Cleaners, linen systems & managing maintenance

🌐 Where to list your property (and which platforms perform best)

πŸ›‘ How to protect yourself with smart damage deposits

πŸ“Š A real Airbnb deal breakdown with full costs & net profit

  • πŸ“š Homework & ⁉️ Live Q&A
23/08/2025
23/08/2025
Most Underrated Investment Area
Speaker: James
What you’ll learn:

βœ”οΈ Why East Yorkshire is an underrated but high-yielding investment area

βœ”οΈ My personal property deals and why I focus here

βœ”οΈ The best property strategies for this region

βœ”οΈ What’s happening with the Regeneration projects

βœ”οΈ How to source below-market-value deals

βœ”οΈ Rental demand, house price growth, and future predictions

βœ”οΈ Why you should act now before prices rise
27/09/2025
27/09/2025
The ex-planning officer’s guide that makes or breaks your HMO
Speaker: James x Ian Gracie
What you’ll learn:

βœ”οΈ What every robust planning application must include (drawings, statements, and supporting evidence).

βœ”οΈ The top reasons HMO applications get refused β€” and how to design them out from the start.

βœ”οΈ When to use a pre-application, what to ask, and how it can strengthen your case.

βœ”οΈ Key timelines, fees, and conditions to expect when applying for HMO permission.

βœ”οΈ How to approach an appeal: what evidence matters, how long it takes, and what it costs.

βœ”οΈ A step-by-step breakdown of James’s Hull HMO refusal β€” and how the strategy turned it into a success.
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