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Your Property Podcast is brought to you by Your Property Network, the UK's leading magazine and training company for active property investors. Whether you are an experienced property investor or just starting out, our informative podcasts will build into an invaluable audio library available to you anytime, on the go. Your host, Michelle Cairns, interviews some of the UK's most knowledgeable property investors, discusses hot topics each month, giving you the knowledge and inspiration to start your property journey or become an even more successful property investor and entrepreneur. So, don't forget to subscribe to never miss an episode and make sure you stay up to date with all the latest strategies and news from leading industry experts as we ask all those questions you are thinking! To get your hands on a FREE copy of the YPN magazine, head over to www.yourpropertynetwork.co.uk/ypnpodcast
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EP180: From Fear to Funding: Pitching Investors & Building a Dream Property Business
Thursday, 19 March, 2026

In this episode of Your Property Network, Ant sits down with property investor Daria Meikle to unpack one of the most inspiring and creative projects we’ve featured. Starting with just £40,000, Daria shares how she transformed a tired, empty 200-year-old former pipe factory into a stunning multi-generational holiday let. With breathtaking design inspired by Alice in Wonderland, this project is as much about passion and vision as it is about profit. Daria opens up about her journey from world travel and interior design into property investing, revealing how she educated herself, found the deal, raised finance from investors (despite fear of public speaking), and delivered a full renovation in just 3.5 months. We dive into: How she spotted the potential others missed Raising private finance and pushing past comfort zones Managing a large renovation project remotely The full financial breakdown (purchase, refurb, end value) Building a successful holiday let business Lessons learned from challenges along the way This is a powerful story about self-belief, creativity, and taking action—even when it feels uncomfortable. If you’re interested in property investing, holiday lets, or building a lifestyle-driven business, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.