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Finlay James Property Developments Ltd, London (2026)

10/07/2026

Last night was a late one! After crunching numbers until the early hours of this morning, we finally submitted an offer on a property this morning! 🏡

However ... Our offer was rejected and another investor secured the deal.

Did we lose? 🤔 Absolutely not. This one deal taught us so much whilst going over the analysis! And it didn't cost us a penny in purchase price.

Here's what we learnt through analysing this deal:

🔨 The true cost of complete asbestos removal 🤮 🤣

⚡ What it actually costs to fully rewire a property to bring it up to current safety standards.

📊 Calculating over& over what percentage return we could realistically offer our investors so that it was appealing! (Hint; it's more than any bank interest will ever offer you & in a much shorter time!) 😉

After crunching the numbers, we put in a cheeky offer £30,000 below the asking price 😅 Property development isn't about looking at an asking price and deciding whether it works. It's about doing the math to see WHAT offer works for you ... Running the numbers again. And again. And again. And again.

It HAS to work for your strategy, & it HAS to work for more than 1 exit!

We didn't secure a property before the week was up, but we did secure even more knowledge.

Every deal analysed is another lesson banked. That's money saved in the future! Every "no" gets you one step closer to a "yes!" 🙌

On to the next one! 🏡 📈 💪

01/06/2026

✨ Hello June! ✨

WHERE DID HALF THE YEAR GO?! 😅

One of the greatest blessings I have had this year is being in a position where people trust me to help them put their capital to work.

That trust is never taken for granted and I'm committed to building strong relationships with those who work with my team and I.

You'll see a little less of me on social media this month. Not because I'm slowing down, but because I'm focusing on building.
6 months gone. 6 months remain of 2026!

Over 1 Million empty properties in the UK. That's over 1,000,000 opportunities to renovate and make money! 🤩

If you're interested in learning more about how we can grow your 'stale savings' into something more than what a traditional bank will offer you, and would like to be considered for our investor network, feel free to reach out.

Great coffee and talks of financial growth is always a win!

"Don't wait to buy property. Buy property and wait." - Paul Smith Wealth

19/05/2026

Breakfast & Business planning ❤️

Success does not happen by accident or luck. It is built through vision, through discipline, through consistency & most importantly planning.

“Failing to plan is planning to fail.” - Paul Smith.

So many people say they want freedom & wealth, they say they wish they had more money or the pot someone else worked hard for, but they never sit down and create a roadmap to get there. Dreams without a plan just stay dreams.

Successful people don't wake up & hope things work out. They plan. They prepare. They execute. 🚀

Fear & limiting beliefs are the biggest dream killers, & the craziest part about these thoughts is that most of the limits you believe are not even real. They are stories you have repeated to yourself so many times that your brain accepts them as truth. "I can't, I won't ever" ...

Your brain doesn't know the difference between fact or fiction. What you repeatedly tell yourself becomes your reality.

If you keep saying:

❌ “I can’t do it”
❌ “I’m not good enough”
❌ “Success is for other people”

You will unconsciously find evidence to support those beliefs.

But if you tell yourself:

✅ “I am capable”
✅ “I will figure it out”
✅ “I can achieve anything I commit to”

Your mindset shifts & your actions follow 💥

This is why WHO you surround yourself with matters so much.
You become who you surround yourself with.

If you spend time with negative people who complain, make excuses & stay stuck, you will too. I'm so protective of my energy!

If you want success then find people who have achieved what you want to achieve.

Learn from them.

Get in the room with them.

Watch how they think, move & speak. 👏

Growth is contagious.
Confidence is contagious.
Success is contagious.

The right environment will expand your vision.

So stop waiting for the perfect moment. Your future is built by the decisions you make today.

15/04/2026

Despite what the media tells you, the property world is thriving right now. 🏡

Yes new laws are coming into action, higher taxes, (blah blah blah) And yes, change can feel scary, but to the entrepreneurial mind. this is proof we need that the market is actually evolving.

'They' put these blockers in place to keep the public stuck. The keep them predictable. Because people who live in fear are easily controlled. 🥴

Here's what I believe ... (I was going to do this as a video but it's not hair wash day and my kids are set on murdering one another every 5 seconds!) 😭

The world of property has proven itself time and time again to create more millionaires and billionaires than any other industry. But! (big but) only if you put in the work and you educate yourself. 📚 (Now picture me raising an eyebrow) - this seems more effecting than adding in an emoji 🤣

When you understand the rules of wealth you stop guessing. You stop relying on rumours or living with limiting beliefs.

You start making smarter moves.
You learn which strategies still work.
You learn how to structure deals properly and how to protect your returns in every climate.

The people who win in property are not the ones who panic when legislation changes.

They are the ones who adapt fast and analyse the numbers so that they can move with clarity.

New laws are not the end of an opportunity. They are simply a filter and all you need to do is learn to fit through the gaps ... ✨

Join the conversations with people discussion solutions not problems.

Get the right guidance from people who have achieved what you want to achieve and learn what you need to know before you put your money down.

This should be applied to anything you do in life really! But too many don't and play victim! Too many just drift, they simply 'exist' ... and that to me is more terrifying than taking an informed risk anyway!

Property investing is the best way to build real wealth BUT you have to be educated.

I am simply sharing my knowledge and thoughts as I do this thing called life. Some days it'll make sense, others, it absolutely will not ... (IFKNY)

08/04/2026

FEAR keeps more people small than any lack of talent ever will.

If you want to live the life of your dreams you must learn to face the fear and move through it anyway. 🌟🔥

Fear is normal.

Fear becomes a problem only when it decides your future for you.

A beautiful friend of mine and Life Coach once said to me "Imagine if you let curiosity or courage choose instead? The life on the other side of fear is not just possible ... It's waiting to be explored" ✨ - Didier Schwab

Why it is important to overcome fear?

Because freedom is the ultimate wealth. Financial freedom, time freedom and the freedom to choose your path all begin when you stop letting the unknown decide your worth.

When you learn to take imperfect action you build momentum. Momentum turns anxiety into confidence and ideas into outcomes. 🚀

To start overcoming fear you need to first know what you're fearful of!

So what if you fail? Ask yourself instead WHAT IF YOU SUCCEED?!

Don’t wait to be perfect. Learn.

Education closes gaps and therefore reduces risk.

Read, ask questions and find mentors who have already done what you want to do. 📚🤝

Take small consistent action and the results will come. Small actions compound into big results. No one wins a gold at the olympics without first training and failing over and over. Failure is feedback!

You need to protect your time and your health because freedom without health is hollow. Invest in both as you scale your life. 🧠 💪 If your body isn't wealthy but your bank is, you are living in your own prison.

You are not defined by where you start.

You are defined by what you do next.

Courage is not the absence of fear.

Courage is moving forward in spite of it.

Freedom is earned one small decision at a time.

What does real freedom look like to me? (It's be different for everyone!)

Waking up because I choose to, not because an alarm forces me.

Choosing where I work in the world and who I spend your days with.

Having the time and financial backing to home educate my children - showing them whats possible and how to build real wealth.

Being able to invest in my health, my children and a future without constant compromise with my husband. 🌍🏡❤️

I knew I'd never step away from my Life Coaching! I may have changed business models but I will always look to inspire others to live a life on their terms. Whatever that may look like!

The life you dream of IS available to you.

It'll cost courage, most definitely time and you'll need curiosity.

It will not reward excuses. So start where you are and learn whats needed. ✨

Happy half week!

P.S. Purely for entertainment purposes ... Is my friend in the photo super tall? Or do I live up to my name and I'm actually rather short? 😆

02/04/2026

Well look who we bumped into!

We were invited to the Property Wealth Summit recently & met the wonderful Abi Hookway!

We sat down with Abi to discuss property strategies as we were a little unsure on Deal Packaging, despite having the experience to do this we were hungry for more ...

Abi & I discussed my experience as Land & Property surveyor, my experience as former estate agent & background in high ticket sales & coaching, & she encouraged me to just RUN with it & go for the high end flips that are pinned on my vision board. 🎯✨

I turned up to this event with the intention of finding Developers & offering professional deal analysis & packaging to save them time. Valuations, numbers, offer negotiation, renovation plans ... thats a second language to me. After an incredible 1:1 with Abi everything's changed.

We've ditched the original plan & pivoted to a much more exciting strategy that we are already putting into action 🔥

So what is the plan exactly?

We're looking for a flip opportunity with high returns & a premium finish.

We're not shy about targeting £100k plus profit margins. The more 0's the better! So long as there is a number greater than 0 at the beginning 😆

We are also already in talks about investing alongside an amazing couple we met at the event on a potential £1.2M JV. I'll share more on that another day! 🏡

What are we committing to in April?

Secure a property. This is a non negotiable.

Raise the investment.

We will offer a VERY healthy ROI as a thank you to the investor who backs our first official flip under our new limited company.

Once we acquire a property we intend to move fast! 🤝

Beyond deals, the Property Wealth Summit expanded our entrepreneurial circle. We left with new friends & have already planned dinner dates, celebration drinks & we're even in discussion about a JV “business” trip to Hawaii. 😆 😉

Work life balance isn't needed when you do what you love! 🌴🥂

Clarity changes everything. We walked in with questions & left with a solid plan. 🚀💥

You can also follow our journey on linked in -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophieshortofficial/

01/04/2026

Quite a few new followers in the last month so I thought I'd reintroduce myself, with probably the rawest image I could find! 😅 Yes. I get my hands dirty in property too!

I'm Sophie, the Founder of FJP Developments & an ordinary woman on an extraordinary mission.

FJP Stands for Finlay James Property. Named after my 2 children, you guessed it! James & Fin. 😄

I'm a qualified Entrepreneurial Life Coach, a Certified High Ticket Closer & a CPD Accredited Property Professional. With these skills I have the power to combine Mindset, Strategy & Ex*****on in any project I am working on.

I am not someone that just preaches about success.
I am someone that engineers it!
I only work with serious individuals that are ready to elevate in life & business.

I don't use AI to post on platforms. 😏
What you read is me.
Sophie Short.
I am the brand & the voice.
I am The founder of FJP Developments.

I can confidently sit infront of any investor / single person or stand on stage with crowds of people & speak as freely & confidently about property & the entrepreneurial world as I do here on social platforms. What you read is who I am. Not a digital quick fix post to gain 'followers'.

My best skillset?

Listening.

I want to understand what you want to gain from investing in property & then create a plan for you to achieve it.
I am NOT a property coach.
I am a Property Developer looking to use YOUR funds, to get you a healthy ROI much faster than any traditional bank. 😉

I am currently accepting new investors to be considered for future wealth opportunities. If this aligns with your interests, I would be happy to discuss this further with you. The right conversation with the right individual can change everything.

With a goal to appear on Grand Designs (watch this space) & a mission build a multi million pound portfolio, big things are happening behind the scenes.

The question you need to ask yourself is - Do you want to become part of the journey?

Investment opportunities from £200k to £2M.

28/03/2026

Considering Investing your lazy money into property?

Here's why you should speak with me ... 👇

On the surface, I'm an ordinary woman with extraordinary dreams. I'm a mother of 2 home educated boys who is on a mission to leave the world a better place than the day she entered it! 😉

On paper, I’m a qualified Entrepreneurial Life Coach. I'm also a highly skilled Closer & a Property Professional with hands on experience in valuations, deal analysis & sales. I have qualifications in Communication Mastery & I understand that negotiation in sales is an Art.

I have a high say do ratio & respect for the entrepreneurial world. I'm an investor myself!

My passion in business is to protect your capital & maximise returns. Life is so much better when others win alongside you! 🤝 Property Sourcing isn't just about 'selling a deal' to me, but about finding out what can that deal DO for the investor I'm sourcing for. And then keep repeating the process!

Through my contacts in the world of property, I source BMV & OM opportunities. I run accurate financials & exit strategies so you know the upside & risks upfront 📈

Simply put ... You tell me your criteria & return targets, I find you the opportunities that make sense.

I'll only ever present deals that meet your risk & return profile.

I don't do sales calls & I don't push for a close.

I don't need or want to.

I simply attract people who align with my vibration & see that the numbers make sense. 😉

If you want consistent, qualified deal flow & a sourcing partner who not only listens to your needs but understands them, save my details.

25/03/2026

Controversial Opinion!

Money DOES buy happiness. (Feel free to challenge me on this!)💥

Why do I believe this?

Well to me it's simple ... Money provides choices.

Having enough money allows you to get to choose your schedule. ⏰

You get to choose where you live. 🏡 🌍

You get to say no to work that drains you. ✋ ❌

You get to choose who you spend your time with or how you spend every minute of the day. ❤️

Money also buys you time because you now have a choice of how to spend it.

Everyone I speak with wants more of it. Money ... Time ... Both!

But how do you get more time?

Learn how to create passive income. 📈 🕒

What is passive income?

It's an income where you don't have to swap your time for payment!

How would you feel if I told you you could earn THOUSANDS per month completely hands off? Yes I know. The 'poor mindset' pops up to remind you it's not possible, it's a scam, it's a pyramid scheme. Blah blah blah.

But that poor mindset is what's keeping you stuck. That poor mindset was taught in school. (Which is why I home educate my kids!) 😉

School taught you wrong. Time is the most expensive currency.

Choosing how you spend it creates space to build the life you truly want.

For some people a career in a 9 to 5 with only weekends free are perfect, & that is totally fine! This post is not for those individuals.

I'm speaking to those curious. For those asking how the wealthy people did it.

If you don’t know how to build financial wealth then find people who have already done it & learn from them. You become who you surround yourself with!

Get guidance.

Put steps in place.

Take consistent action.

That’s it. ✨

So ... Do you believe Money can buy happiness? Let me know below!👇 💭

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