HMRC Connect AI Audit

HMRC Connect AI Audit

Author: Kevin McDonnell November 18, 2025 Duration: 12:17
Become a part of the Progressive Property refer-a-friend scheme and Earn up to £250 when someone attends one of our events – you can enrol here: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ HMRC is cracking down harder. They are hiring 1000s more staff and using AI tools and data mining in their investigations, which is catching a lot of property professionals out. Today, Sean deep dives into the subject, so you don't have to. He explains what HMRC¨s new surveillance system is, how it is going to potentially impact your business, and what you can do in your business to survive the onslaught and thrive. If you want to take the next step and put what you have learned from this podcast into action, you only need to click here - https://www.wealthbuilders.co.uk/progressive-podcast KEY TAKEAWAYS HMRC is massively stepping up their game. HMRC´s Connect system scans everything—your property deals, bank moves, whether you drive an expensive car, even your socials. The era of low scrutiny is over. Assume HMRC sees it all. People are getting caught - particularly property investors. Sean shares several eye-watering real-world examples. Audit yourself before HMRC does. Digitize everything and keep your accounts clean. The system already knows, hiding it doesn't make it invisible. It just makes it suspicious, and you'll receive a larger penalty when the Connect system finds out. The smart property professional adapts and keeps growing. They know that tax follows profit and profit follows structure. BEST MOMENTS "HMRC are cracking down even harder on monitoring our income." "(HMRC Connect) can cross-check your income with your lifestyle, your mortgage, your company filings, your personal bank accounts. You can't outsmart it." "Property investors, we're the easiest targets. Why? Because we leave footprints everywhere, every deal, every mortgage, every tenancy. There's nowhere to hide." EPISODE RESOURCES SSAS episode - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/how-to-find-new-sources-of-money-for-your-property/id1176574597?i=1000732731927 UK rent prices - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-harsh-truth-about-uk-rent-prices-in-2025/id1176574597?i=1000725621585 VALUABLE RESOURCES MSOPI – Multiple Streams of Income: https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk ABOUT THE HOST Sean Fitzpatrick is a property investor, educator, and the Face of Progressive Property. With a 6-figure portfolio and expertise in creative strategies, finance, and off-market deals, Sean shares success stories from the Progressive Property community, expert insights, and real-world strategies to help investors succeed. Tune in for practical tips and no-nonsense advice to accelerate your property journey. ABOUT THE HOST Kevin McDonnell is a Speaker, Author, Mentor & Professional Property Investor. He is an expert when it comes to creative property investment strategies. His book No Money Down: Property Invest talks about how to control and cash flow other people’s property to create financial freedom. CONTACT METHOD https://www.facebook.com/kevinMcDonnellProperty/ https://kevinmcdonnell.co.uk/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@progressiveproperty YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0g1KuusONVStjY_XjdXy6g Twitter: https://twitter.com/progperty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/progressiveproperty Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/progressiveproperty/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/progressivepropertycommunity Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Progperty This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Hosted by investor and educator Kevin McDonnell, The Progressive Property Podcast is a regular source of actionable strategies for navigating the UK property market. This isn't about generic theory; it’s a practical resource dissecting the methods that work for building a portfolio, from foundational principles to advanced scaling techniques. You’ll hear detailed discussions on buy-to-let, flipping properties, and creative strategies like deal packaging, all aimed at constructing multiple streams of property income. The focus is on leveraging knowledge-and often other people's capital-to build assets, emphasising how to move forward effectively even if your own starting capital is limited. Each episode is designed to condense years of experience, helping you avoid common pitfalls and make informed, strategic decisions that save both time and money. For anyone serious about property investment, from taking the first step to systematising a large-scale operation, this podcast serves as a direct line to the nuanced knowledge required for long-term financial freedom. Tune in for candid conversations that cut through the noise, offering the specific skills and confidence needed to progress in the complex world of real estate investment.
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Podcast Episodes
Raising Finance with Sean & Kevin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:46
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kevin talk about how you can raise finance as a property investor. Kevin shares his decades of experience in raising cash including the two main ways to raise finance.…
How Rent-2-Rent & Deal Packaging Saved Me with Kevin McDonell [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:16
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean interviews previous host Kevin McDonnell. Kevin shares his journey from a farm in rural Ireland to becoming a multi-millionaire property investor. He reveals his painful mi…
Is Reform UK the Answer to Britain's Housing Crisis? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:17
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kevin discuss Reform UK party's housing policies as the UK approaches local elections. They challenge you to question your political allegiances and examine how Reform'…
Real Estate, AI and How it Affects the Property Investor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:18
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Kevin switches roles as he's interviewed by Miha "MJ" Jain, a university student researching artificial intelligence and virtual reality in real estate. They talk about how AI a…
Is Now a Bad Time to Invest or a Golden Opportunity? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:29
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kevin tackle the burning question: is now a bad time to invest or a golden opportunity? Kevin shares contrarian wisdom about market timing, revealing why professionals…
How to Protect Your Portfolio Against Economic Uncertainty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:27
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean and Kev explore tactics for protecting your property portfolio, including creative financing methods and overlooked opportunities. Whether you're an experienced investor or…
Mindset & Conformity - Change Your Life Forever [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:26
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean reflects upon the reasons why people might be stuck where they are and unable to move on to success. By sharing his deeply personal, but empowering story, he explains how y…
Sean's Success Stories: Get Out of Your Own Way with Willie Peterson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:24
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean interviews Willie Peterson, who learnt how to get out of his own way by training with Progressive. Willie shares how his life changed after meeting Kevin McDonald at a Prog…
Introducing... Sean Fitzpatrick! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:19
https://www.progressiveproperty.co.uk/raf/ Sean Fitzpatrick shares his property journey from a council estate in Northern Ireland to financial freedom through property investment. Sean candidly discusses how he went from…