The Property Podcast

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, an anonymous caller asked: Is there a “local” property cycle? Obviously all parts of the UK are moved by the same macro factors like interest rates and lending, so you’re not going to have anywhere that’s wildly out of whack, but as for how local you can take this […] The post ASK36: Is there a “local” property cycle? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week…we’re LIVE! This episode was recorded in front of 150 people at the Property Investor Show…and just to add a little extra pressure, we thought it’d be a good idea to take spontaneous questions from the audience! Questions included: Whether the current negativity around property makes it a good or bad time to invest […] The post TPP163: Live from the Property Investor Show! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Nik asked: Should I pay down my mortgage? Interest-only mortgages allow you to save up some of the cash flow, and that’s great, because it gives you options. You could buy another property, or you could pay down your mortgage – the downside of a repayment mortgage is that […] The post ASK37: Should I pay down my mortgage? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re talking about 7 questions to ask yourself before buying your next property – whether that property is your first or your umpteenth. The questions are: What are your criteria? Will it be bought within a company or not? (see our free limited company course) Is it a good deal? How will you […] The post TPP162: 7 questions to ask yourself before buying your next property appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris asked: What’s the best way to find a property mentor? The answer touched upon trying the informal approach. It discussed going to fun, relaxed events – like The Property Hub Meetups – and finding people who are at a slightly higher level than you are. Building a relationship with said people is […] The post ASK35: What’s the best way to find a property mentor? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Podcasts, books, magazines, an events network, a lettings business…for all our faults, we at least manage to get a fair bit done. We often get asked how we do it. Unfortunately, the answer isn’t “because we’re amazing”. In fact, it’s because we apply certain concepts, techniques and tools – and in this episode we share […] The post TPP161: How we get so much done (and you can too) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mark Morris asked: How do I find motivated sellers and BMV deals? An important issue! As with many things in property, the right answer for you will come down to what’s important for you. Direct marketing like leafletting can work, but it’s a lot of effort; you could employ […] The post ASK34: How do I find motivated sellers and BMV deals? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re discussing one of the most common ambitions of property investors: quitting their job and being full-time in property. It’s something a lot of people want to do…but what is the reality like? We talk about: The two main reasons why people want to be full-time investors – and why one leads to […] The post TPP160: Should you become a full-time property investor? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Connor asked: What advice do you have for a new graduate? There’s a big answer to this one: education. Educating yourself makes things less daunting, reduces fear, saves you from making more mistakes, helps you become more efficient, and much more. The real learning will ultimately happen when you […] The post ASK33: What advice do you have for a new graduate? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You might be an expat, you might want to invest in another part of the country, or you might just like to travel a lot. So, can you do that without your property portfolio falling apart? Well, yes: whether you’re lounging by the pool or just wanting to invest outside your local area, in this […] The post TPP159: Can you invest in property from a distance? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Rob asked: How do I find the right area for flipping? Buying to flip is a very different beast from BTL, and you need some very different criteria when selecting, even though there’s always crossover. The key to choosing an area for flips is resale. If you’re buying to sell, […] The post ASK32: How do I find the right area for flipping? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We never claim to be the greatest investors in the world, but one thing's for sure – we're a lot better than we used to be. This week we share five specific things we've done that have helped us to get better results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Raj asked: Do I need to set up a new limited company? (And can I use it to avoid paying stamp duty)? Firstly: yes. You do need to start a new limited company from scratch. Brand new company to buy your first property through. Once you’ve done that, you […] The post ASK31: Do I need to set up a new limited company? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we talked about how to manage a property yourself, and the week before that we covered how to let a property yourself. If you do all of that properly, most of the time you should find that your properties run smoothly. But every so often, however careful you are, you’ll experience a phenomenon […] The post TPP157: How to handle a nightmare tenant appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mark asked: Should I invest in the UK or abroad? Never an easy decision! The answer hinges – as it often does – on the the property strategy that you particularly wish to pursue. If you’re looking to do labour and knowledge-intensive flips that require a great deal of […] The post ASK29: Should I invest in the UK or abroad? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we talked about letting a property yourself – and having done that, you’ll need to manage it effectively too. In this episode, we share the management insights we’ve gained from two years of running a letting agency. Like last week, we’ve broken the process down into 10 steps: Listen back to last week’s […] The post TPP156: How to manage a property yourself appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Jacob asked: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? With an interest-only mortgage, your debt is never paid down, so what do you do? The answer talks about inflation, and how it can reduce the value of your debt, which becomes less valuable over time. If it’s not […] The post ASK28: How do I pay off my interest-only mortgage? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re kicking off a trilogy of episodes about the nitty gritty of lettings. In future weeks we’ll be talking about how to manage a property and how to handle nightmare tenants – but first, the basics: how do you let a property in the first place? You could use an agent, of course, […] The post TPP155: How to let a property yourself appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Teetee asked: Can I invest in property with no money? Potentially! The answer talked about how most people aren’t just going to give you money, but there are plenty of people out there who want to invest in property, but don’t have the time, or the knowledge, or both to […] The post ASK27: Can I invest in property with no money? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is property investment still a good idea? It’s a question that hasn’t come up much over the last couple of years – but the recent changes mean we’re hearing it ever more frequently. In this episode we address the main concerns we hear, including: The new tax treatment will reduce profits Higher stamp duty rates […] The post TPP154: Is property investment still a good idea? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Matt asked: Are one bed flats a bad investment? The answer this week is a little more clear-cut, as it’s a simple one: no. One bed flats are a strong investment, because they rent well and they sell well – they’re great starter homes / first step on the […] The post ASK26: Are one bed flats a bad investment? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we’re in doom and gloom mode once again! Last week it was risks, the previous week it was mistakes…and now we’re tackling the bright’n’breezy topic of being broke in retirement. Yes, the pension crisis is real – more real than most people care to think about. But there is a positive message buried […] The post TPP153: You need to understand the pension crisis! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Ed asked: I need help with floorplans! The question asks about making the most of the space in a property via floorplans. The answer touches upon the use of software as the next step from doing floor plans with pen and paper. It covers the plethora of floorplan tools online, […] The post ASK25: I need help with floorplans! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, John asked: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? This question is specifically about delayed completion – where you pay a certain amount up front, (generally 10%, but this is negotiable) and cover the mortgage for a period of time before you complete. It also mentions option to buy, which […] The post ASK24: Is this a good strategy for a newbie? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’re involved in property for any length of time, things will go wrong – and as positive as we are about property, we’ve both made mistakes and had bad experiences. As we spend a lot of time talking about the advantages of property investment, it’s only right that we give some attention to the […] The post TPP151: When property goes bad! (Our mistakes in property) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Dwayne asked: What are the pros and cons of new builds? An age-old debate! The answer touched upon both sides, and of course it will depend on the investment strategy in question. New builds come with less risk – not zero risk, but less – as new properties will likely […] The post ASK23: What are the pros and cons of new builds? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final part of our series on creating a property strategy – in which we cover the final decisions that need to be made, and look at translating the plan into action. We cover: Deciding where to buy Deciding what to buy Moving from planning into action How to review your progress and adjust […] The post TPP150: How to create a property strategy, part 3 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mr. Has asked: How should I structure my new property company? The answer started with a big caveat, that The Robs aren’t experts in this field, and their suggestions should be accompanied by research of your own. It then went on to suggest that you set a company up where […] The post ASK22: How should I structure my new property company? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week it’s the second part of our strategy series – and we’re diving into the pros and cons of five different investment strategies. We talk about buy-refurb-refinance, buy-to-sell, HMOs, and two different flavours of buy-and-hold – with a cheeky extra bonus strategy thrown in at the end. It’s not the case that one is […] The post TPP149: How to create a property strategy, part 2 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy asked: What recommendations do you have for a podcast junkie? The answer has a whole bunch of podcast recommendations, from business podcasts to entertainment ones, not to mention mainstay podcasts that are always in your feed, to others that you try out when you want something new. In podcasts, […] The post ASK21: What recommendations do you have for a podcast junkie? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week we talked about setting goals. Having decided on those goals, the next step is formulating a strategy that allows you to hit them – and that’s what we’re going to help you do over the next few years. In this first part of our three-part series, we talk about the factors you need […] The post TPP148: How to create a property strategy, Part 1 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, a nameless caller asked: How should I approach tax planning after the government changes? The answer deals with what the changes are are (despite the obfuscation going on), what the petition going around is, and what it’s achieved. Then it talks about the Property Hub course about using a limited […] The post ASK 20: How should I approach tax planning after the government changes? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the time of year when everyone sets goals – but will you be like most people and forget them by February, or be looking back next December with a sense of smug satisfaction about what you’ve achieved? This podcast could be the difference – because we’re talking about how to smash your 2016 goals. […] The post TPP147: How to smash your 2016 goals appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Chris asked: How would you invest £100,000? A fun one this week! For a more straight down the line response, check out Ask Rob & Rob episode 13, but this time the question was answered from the perspective of building a new portfolio. If you’ve got a fair bit […] The post ASK19: How would you invest £100,000? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the time to reflect on the year that’s gone by, and plan for the year ahead – and that’s exactly what we’re doing in this week’s episode. We review what we’ve achieved, including the launches of: Our book, 100 Property Investment Tips The Property Hub Magazine Our in-person Summits The new network of meetups […] The post TPP146: 2015 in review, and what’s coming up… appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Malcolm asked: Which mortgage should I choose? Never an easy decision! The answer touched upon the various ways in which limited companies affect the purchase of the property. It also talks about bridging finance which is more expensive than a BTL mortgage but serves the purpose of making the […] The post ASK18: Which mortgage should I choose? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week…just a quick Christmas message, from Rob & Rob and a special guest (sort of). We talk about the importance of using this time of year to review your progress and do some planning for the year ahead…but it’s OK to take a break too. Have a very happy Christmas, and we’ll be back […] The post TPP145: Happy Christmas! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Brian asked: How do I get the best deal out of my tenancy renewal? The answer touched upon one area where you can work your letting agents down around the renewal period: renewal fees. Lettings agents like to charge a lot for renewals, for not that much work. “Do […] The post ASK17: How do I get the best deal out of my tenancy renewal? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our annual “favourite resources” episode – full of books, podcasts and apps to entertain and educate. Here’s the full list… Books The Consolations of Philosophy – Alain de Botton The One Thing – Gary Keller Do No Harm – Henry Marsh Elon Musk – Ashlee Vance Scaling Up – Verne Harnish Ready Player One […] The post TPP144: Our top resources of 2015 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alex from Berkshire asked: How do I pitch a deal? The answer touched upon a number of ways to pitch, one being to approach the person you want to pitch without a specific deal in mind, and talk to them about what they want, what’s important to then, and […] The post ASK16: How do I pitch a deal? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve got some money to invest in 2016, where’s the best place to put it? That’s the question we attempt to answer in this week’s episode. Before getting to the specifics though, we needed to talk about the context – and the factors in play pull together lots of the topics we’ve covered over […] The post TPP143: Where to invest in 2016 appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Roy Faulkner asked: Are lease options a good idea? A lease option, for those who don’t know, is where you agree with a vendor that you have the option to buy their house from them at some point in the next X years (depending on the option) at an agreed […] The post ASK15: Are lease options a good idea? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our annual opportunity to make ourselves look silly as we predict what’s in store for the property market in 2016 – and look back at our predictions from this time last year. Take a listen and find out: How last year’s predictions turned out (with audio clips from Episode 96 thrown in so there […] The post TPP142: Property predictions for 2016 (and a look back at 2015) appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Andy from Leeds asked: Should I quit my job and go into property full-time? Firstly you need to put a number on what you need to earn to justify leaving your job. It might not be as much as your current salary, but it needs to be really specific […] The post ASK14: Should I quit my job and go into property full-time? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s our first non-Thursday episode in the history of The Property Podcast…and it’s brought to you in association with George Osborne! In this special extra update we pick over the implications of the Autumn Statement, especially the extra Stamp Duty surcharge on buy-to-let investors (and buyers of second homes). We discuss: What the measures actually […] The post Special episode: Autumn statement shocker! appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s being debated endlessly in the media, at property networking events and all the most fashionable dinner parties – so we’re getting in on the action too. London property prices, it’s fair to say, are seriously high – so will they go further, or come back down to earth? In this episode we examine what’s […] The post TPP140: Lessons learnt from running a letting agent appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Alice asked: What would you do with £80,000? A particularly fun question this week. The answer touched upon the importance of etiquette, thoughts of going straight to the travel agents, but then moved onto property investment. Both Robs talked through their strategies of property investment – good properties in […] The post ASK13: What would you do with £80,000? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the summer of 2014, we started a letting agency called Yellow Lettings. Today, we’re sharing the lessons we’ve learnt from the process so far. In this wide-ranging discussion we talk about what’s happened, what we’ve learnt about property as a result, and the general business lessons that are applicable to property investment too. Discussion […] The post TPP140: Lessons learnt from running a letting agent appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Ask Rob & Rob, Mike asked: How do I avoid getting ripped off by a builder? The answer talks about using a formal contract to get things locked in early (example below), or at the very least clearly specify everything in an email, as that way you have a written document of what […] The post ASK12: How do I avoid getting ripped off by a builder? appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.