The Property Podcast

Join us for this week’s Ask Rob & Rob as they answer two more listener questions… (0:49) Sally has accumulated a good amount of equity in her buy-to-let property. With the mortgage due for renewal next year, she seeks some advice from Rob & Rob on the various options she can explore. (4:16) Josh’s mortgage application has been declined due to the property being above a commercial unit. He’s cautiously considering other options available to him and turns to Rob & Rob for their thoughts on the situation. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this latest behind-the-scenes look at a £100m property business, Rob & Rob delve into the current state of the property market - sharing first hand insights from their interactions with developers and the property deals they’ve been working on. They then hold an impromptu therapy session - examining their past mistakes, and how entrepreneurs can avoid projecting their own shortcomings onto their business. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Give us your feedback on Instagram – Rob Bence & Rob Dix Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the topic that seems to be flying under the radar – the silent property crash! Join Rob & Rob as they give a recap of what the silent property crash is, its current status and what this could mean for the property market. (1:07) News story of the week (1:55) The silent property crash (2:25) What is the silent property crash and why is it crucial to understand it? (3:45) Is the crash still ongoing? (5:42) What’s going to happen next? (13:14) Hub Extra: A great life-hack… Links mentioned: Rightmove House Price Index TPP541: The silent property crash The silent property crash of 2023 Listen Notes Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners about investment in the capital! (0:52) Neville is intrigued by the attractive current yields available in London and noting that capital growth hasn't matched that of other cities in the UK, wonders if it offers better value now than previously? (3:47) Charlie asks Rob & Rob for their advice on well-performing investment areas that benefit from exposure to the London market. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of The Property Podcast, Rob & Rob discuss the exact tools they use to establish strong property fundamentals when analysing potential investment locations. They cover key factors such as employment, transport links, education, and regeneration, providing practical tips and specific tools for research. You'll learn... - How to assess employment fundamentals using tools like LinkedIn Jobs and major employer searches. - Techniques for analysing transport links, including rail, bus, and airport proximity and services. - The importance of evaluating education factors like schools, universities, and local amenities. - How to identify regeneration potential in an area using news searches and investment websites. (0:45) News story of the week (2:24) The five fundamentals begin… (3:24) Tools to access employment data for a location (4:44) How to analyse various types of transport links (9:10) Techniques to evaluate education fundamentals (10:58) The importance of accessing local amenities (12:46) How to scope out potential regeneration projects in an area (17:22) Hub Extra: Save money on your next holiday! Links mentioned: Halifax house price index Indeed job search Rightmove Trainline Commuter maps Bustimes.org Google maps The good schools guide Complete university guide StreetCheck Hotels.com Booking.com Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Find out more about Property Hub Invest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s Tuesday, and it’s Ask Rob & Rob! (0:42) Gary purchased a flat two years ago with a 65-year lease. The mortgage is due for renewal and has dropped onto a follow-on tracker with an 11% interest rate. Should he renew the lease or hold off for another year? (4:55) The rental income from Nelly’s latest property investment has taken her into the higher tax bracket. She’s considering transferring the property into a limited company and asks Rob & Rob for their valuable advice. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts – it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interest rates remain the same, but what does this mean for the property market? Tune in as Rob & Rob give you this month’s key information on rents, mortgages, government shenanigans and more! (1:10) Interest rates update (1:43) Big news on house prices (7:10) Rents slowly increase (8:57) Mortgage approvals are up again, but what about the rates? (10:06) What’s going on in the House of Commons (15:25) Hub Extra: The Price Of Money Links mentioned: House Prices Nationwide house price index Zoopla house price index Monthly sentiment survey from RICS members Rents Rightmove rental trend tracker Mortgages Bank of England money and credit Politics IFS -It's time to stamp on a tax that penalises landlords and renters Landlords welcome pragmatic amendments to rental reform plans What will happen to the Renters (Reform) Bill should Labour come to power? Sunak considers radical plan for 99% mortgages to help first-time buyers Follow Rob B & Rob D on LinkedIn Purchase Rob D’s book The Price Of Money here Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are back to offer their advice to two more listeners! (0:40) Jordan already owns two investment properties in Liverpool and is debating buying a third. He’s curious to know if Rob & Rob think it’s worth investing in the area further or diversifying his portfolio by purchasing a property in a different location. (4:58) Kay has noticed a considerable rise in service charges and asks the guys advice on how to check the accuracy of these increases and the correct process to challenge them. Links mentioned: The Leasehold Advisory Service Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Rob & Rob toe the line, as they run through the places to avoid investing in 2024. Tune in to find out why and see if you agree! (0:50) News story of the week… (1:45) An exciting opportunity for our listeners! (2:41) What areas should you avoid in 2024? (3:05) The seaside resort that’s reached its peak (4:00) A great holiday spot with oversupply (5:21) Avoid new build projects in this area (6:54) A magnificent city with limited growth (8:00) The anti-landlord area (9:25) When compelled to pick one of these areas, which do Rob & Rob choose? (11:43) The area Rob & Rob would avoid at all costs (13:50) An area that’s missing their own fundamentals (17:17) Hub Extra: ChatGPT Links mentioned: Subscribe to our Property Hub Magazine Email our magazine editor with your story here Sunak considers radical plan for 99% mortgages to help first-time buyers ChatGPT Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob! (0:42) Emily’s kept the properties in her portfolio at 75% LTV and used the equity for new investments. However, she’s concerned about putting herself in a vulnerable position in today’s market and asks Rob & Rob for their thoughts and opinions. (4:49) Tenda hopes Rob & Rob can shed some light on the obstacles he faces trying to purchase a buy-to-let property as a foreign national. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a new monthly series that gives you exclusive behind-the-scenes access to a property business that does over £100m of deals per year! In today’s episode, Rob & Rob reflect on the past year and discuss the challenges they faced, difficult decisions, and dealing with tough market conditions. They share their plans for the year ahead, and the surprising things they’ve noticed about the property market so far in 2024... Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Message us on Instagram Rob Dix & Rob Bence - we’d love to know what your thoughts are! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob give their run-down of which property locations are hot this year. Where will they be targeting to invest both themselves and for Property Hub Invest clients? Let’s find out! (0:39) News story: Major forecast change! (2:05) 2024 hotspots begin… (3.22) An underestimated area (6:30) One of our all-time favourites (8:49) A city we should have backed more in the past (11:09) A winner that’s still somehow under the radar (12:35) Fundamentals heaven (17:17) Hub Extra: Snipd Links mentioned: Knight Frank January house price forcast Snipd Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Subscribe to the Podcast Subscribe to our YouTube channel Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are back for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob. (0:42) Elliott’s looking to purchase his first buy-to-let property and is hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light as to why you rarely find this type of investment with both a high yield and great capital growth? (6:53) Sophia’s saving to purchase her fourth property under a limited company and she’s hoping Rob & Rob can help her understand what finance options she has. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re only three weeks into the new year, and there’s already so much going on in the world of property. So, join Rob & Rob as they give you the latest on mortgages, rents, house prices and more! (1:20) Inflation is down with huge predictions ahead! (4:30) What’s going on with house prices? (10.24) Are rents rising or falling? (12:41) Mortgage market (19.05) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Bank of England may cut interest rate sooner after surprise inflation forecast Halifax house prices rise Nationwide house prices fall House prices to fall and rents to rise in 2024, forecasts suggest Rents dip slightly in almost every UK region Encouraging week of rate cuts as five-year fixes go below 5% Subscribe to our YouTube channel Share our Podcast Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are back with more listener questions! (0.50) Mo wants to get started in property investment and is looking for a strategy that will generate cash flow quickly without taking up too much of his time. Is buying blocks of apartments a good option for him? (3.43) Steve is looking to sell his residential home, move into rented accommodation and use the funds towards his property investments. What taxes will he be required to pay? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as Rob & Rob go bigger and wilder than ever with their 2024 predictions. Have they finally lost it or is there truth behind their theories – let’s find out… (0:55) News Story of the week (2:05) Let the predictions begin… (5:35) House prices (9:25) Best performing areas (12:15) London performance (15:28) All new, Rent predictions (17:07) Interest rates (18:34) FTSE100 (19:30) Bitcoin (22:44) Election (26:37) Hub Extra Links mentioned: HSBC latest lender to cut mortgage rates Cardyard Subscribe to our YouTube channel Share our Podcast Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for our first Ask Rob & Rob of the year! (0:37) Robin’s current job has him in the 40% higher tax bracket. If he purchases a property under a limited company, is he required to pay additional tax? (3:34) Dan wants to sell his property fast to permanently emigrate and he’s wondering what advice Rob & Rob have got for his situation. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are wrapping up this limited-series with the final pieces of the puzzle - how to pick the right location and build your A-team. Dive in and make 2024 your best year yet! (1:02) Location – where should you invest? (8:26) Your team of people (8:46) Mortgage broker (9:19) Accountant (9:44) Solicitor (10:23) Estate agent (10:33) Letting agent (10:50) Property sourcer Links mentioned: Property Hub Invest Property Hub Magazine Property Hub YouTube channel Rob Dix books Google street view How to pick the perfect investment location Should You Buy a Property in a Limited Company Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you’ve listened to episodes one and two, you’ve hopefully figured out where you are now and you’ve got your goals all figured out – but what next? Join us for the third part of this series, as Rob & Rob help you set your winning strategy for 2024… (1:07) Which property strategy is right for you? (1:51) Property flips (3:50) HMO’S (house in multiple occupation) (5:22) Student lets (6:44) Buy-to-let (8:39) Short-term lets Links mentioned: Property Hub Invest Which property strategy is right for you? How to create a property strategy, Part 1 How to create a property strategy, part 2 How to create a property strategy, part 3 Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everyone knows that goal setting is the key to success, both in your personal and professional pursuits, but it’s not as simple as just jotting down some wishes and hoping for the best, it’s how you set them that really makes the difference. Join us for the second part of this series, where Rob & Rob guide you through their SMART goal setting practice, to help set you up for success in 2024. (1:26) Getting started… (1:29) SMART goal setting (9.40) Just do it! Links mentioned: Property Hub Invest Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We want 2024 to be your best year in property yet, so we’re bringing you this brand-new limited podcast series to help you achieve exactly that. Drawing on over two decades of combined investing expertise, a decade in the podcasting realm, and encounters with thousands of investors, there’s no better duo to guide you through your investment journey this year. Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve got some skin in the game already, this series will give you actionable advice and guidance to build your property portfolio and make 2024 your best year yet. (1:06) Where are you now? (1:29) Let’s look at the numbers (3:55) Take advantage of your skillset (5:00) Consider how much time you’ve got to spare (6:43) The finance basics (10:23) What’s coming up next? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year! We’re kicking off 2024 with an exciting episode as we put industry experts in the hot seat to get their predictions for the year ahead. (1:29) - What have the big businesses got to say? (2:24) - Akhil Patel (Director of Property Share Market Economics) (5:09) - Anisha Beveridge (Head of Research at Hampton's estate agents) (8:10) - Vanessa Warwick (Co-founder of Propertytribes.com) (12:03) - Kelly Rule (Mortgage expert) (14:15) - Rob Wiggans (Head of Sourcing at Property Hub) (18:20) - Hub Extra Links mentioned: Office for Budget Responsibility Rightmove Savills Lloyds Bank Property Hub Invest Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can’t move forward unless you look back – and that’s exactly what Rob & Rob do in this week’s episode, as they take a step back and reflect on the past year. (0:50) - Reflecting on the property market (4:30) - Rob & Rob’s personal thoughts Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free; weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob look back at the biggest and best episodes of the year and reveal their must-listen episodes that will set you up for success in 2024. (0:52) - Most downloaded episode of the year (2:21) - Rob & Rob’s personal favourites Links mentioned: TTP541: The silent property crash TTP513: Predictions for 2023 TTP545: The worst time to invest TTP542: Is the 18-year property cycle dead TTP535: The Monopoly strategy TTP541: The silent property crash Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Let’s rewind to January, when Rob & Rob gazed into their magic ball and revealed their predictions for 2023. Following this crazy year, let’s see how they did… (0:43) - News of the week (2:06) - Property Hub Magazine (2:40) - 2023 predictions (3:25) - Top performing areas (5:13) - UK property prices (8:10) - London property prices (9:10) - Interest rates and inflation (12:00) - FTSE 100 (13:50) - Bitcoin Links mentioned: Property Hub Magazine Halifax House Price Index Nationwide House Price Index Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the final Market Update of the year! Join us, to hear Rob & Rob’s must-know updates on house prices, plus the latest news on mortgages, politics and much more. (1:00) Property Hub Magazine (2:03) What’s going on with house prices? (5:25) OBR property price forecast (6:37) Mortgage approvals have risen (8:32) Rent cap in Scotland (10:53) The latest politics updates (13:01) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Property Hub Magazine House prices Nationwide house price index Rightmove house price index Zoopla house price index OBR forecasts UK house prices to fall by 7.6% by end of 2024 Halifax reveals 10 UK locations with rising property prices Mortgages Mortgage approvals rise for first time in four months Rents Private rents in Scotland soar by 14.3% in a year Politics Labour to scrap Section 21 on first day in office Hub Extra ChatGPT Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for the final Ask Rob & Rob of the year with a question from a very special guest! (0:42) Santa thanks Rob & Rob for all the great content this year as it’s helped him Ho Ho along on his property journey. As so many people have asked for interest rates to go down on their Christmas lists, Santa would love a sneak peek into Rob & Rob’s plans for 2024! Links mentioned Santa Radio Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want to know what Rob & Rob’s favourite resources are right now? Tune in to find out which apps, books, podcasts, YouTube channels and even life hacks, they love and recommend. (0:42) News story of the week (2:41) Property Hub magazine (4:09) Favourite books of the year (12:48) Podcasts Rob & Rob have been listening to this year (17:12) Rob & Rob’s current favourite YouTube channels and their tips on how best to use it affectively (23:31) Tech recommendations (29.50) Life hacks Links mentioned Industry underwhelmed by mortgage guarantee scheme extension Housing benefit increase confirmed in Autumn Statement Property Hub Magazine Books Red Notice: A True Story of Corruption, Murder and One Man’s Fight for Justice A Gentleman in Moscow Breathe: A Life in Flow Material World: A Substantial Story of Our Past and Future Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity Podcasts The David McWilliams Podcast Nothing much happens: bedtime stories to help you sleep Tape Notes The Tim Ferriss Show Listen Notes YouTube channels Dr Brad Stanfield More Plates More Dates Sam Sulek Tom the Taxi Driver Alex Hormozi Tech recommendations Spotify audiobooks Telegram Messenger ChatGPT Live Player – media streaming Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for your latest episode of Ask Rob & Rob! (0:43) John’s had one of his investment properties for a while now, and he’s since pulled all his initial investment out. With this in mind, he’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on how he would calculate the ROI in this instance. (3:24) Mark has found himself in a fairly unique situation. He has one buy-to-let that he rents out via an agency, and unfortunately one of the tenants has recently passed away. He’s unsure of what’s going to happen with the tenancy. He wants to be empathetic but also pragmatic so he can prepare himself for what’s to come. Mark’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what he should do. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trying to wrap your head around the mortgage market is no easy feat right now, so we’re joined by a mortgage expert - Kelly Rule - who breaks down what’s happening right now and what she predicts for 2024. (0:52) News story of the week (2:50) What’s going on in the mortgage market? (4:24) How is this affecting products? (4:52) Is there more activity in the market right now? (5:16) Are lenders making it easy to borrow? (5:40) What kind of rates can we expect right now? (6:59) Are we going to keep seeing high product fees? (7:38) Should you get a 2-year or 5-year fix? (8:07) Are there any products you should be looking out for? (10:34) What’s going to happen with the base rate in 2024? (11:35) Any mortgage trends on the horizon for 2024? (12:50) Will more people will switch to variable rates next year? (13:30) Will 2024 be a better year for mortgages? (15:07) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Landlords are leaving. Should we care? Temu Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another round of listener questions! (0:47) Mo’s tenant has paid 5 months' rent up front for a 1-year lease. He recently had the first inspection, and the tenant has upgraded the house, and Mo’s wondering if he should see this as a good thing? (3:48) James is looking to sell his residential home as his family is growing, and he’s got some burning questions about the SDLT he needs to pay. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wow! What a month it’s been. There’s been some strange movement in property prices and big predictions for 2024, so join Rob & Rob as they give you the latest on rents, mortgages, government shenanigans and more! (1:07) House prices are on the up! (6:36) The first predictions for 2024 (8:40) Rents are rising faster than ever before (11:39) What on earth is going on in the House of Commons (15:41) Hub Extra Links mentioned: House Prices Halifax house price index Nationwide house price index Hometrack house price index Rightmove house price index UK house prices to fall until 2025, predicts Lloyds House prices forecasted to dip further but 5% recovery expected in 2024 Property is crashing hardest HERE Rents Edinburgh declares housing emergency amid homelessness crisis Mortgages Weekly rate watch: Fixes continue to fall Politics Landlords: It's finally happening... Landlords: Rent controls are coming! The King’s Speech Tory MPs to challenge government if leaseholds ban does not apply to flats Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The guys are back for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob! (0:42) Stella is wondering if she’s looking for long-term capital growth, is London the best place for her to be investing right now? (3:17) Alistair has a plan to change his primary residence to minimise tax while he aims to expand his property portfolio – will it work? Links mentioned TPP550: Is now the time to invest in London? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are losing faith in the 18-year property cycle... Can we still look to the cycle for guidance on what’s actually happening in the market, or has the concept finally been rendered redundant? Join Rob Dix as he interviews cycle expert Akhil Patel, and dives into everything you need to know about the cycle, whether it can still be trusted today and how you can make practical use of it. Links mentioned: The secret wealth advantage – Akhil's book TPP542: Is the 18-year property cycle dead? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are back with the latest round of listener questions, and strap in because this week we’ve got some good ones! (0:43) Jackie bought an off-plan property with an up-front 50% deposit. She was recently due to complete, but the developer isn’t allowing the surveyor access to the property, so her lender won’t release the mortgage funds. Jackie’s hoping Rob & Rob can shed some light on what she can do to ensure she completes and gains access to her property. (4:42) Tom’s is looking to remortgage and he’s hoping Rob & Rob can explain what ICR (interest cover ratio) actually is? Links mentioned Course: Everything you need to win big at off-plan property Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A landlord exodus is dominating the headlines right now, but why is this happening, and should you be quitting too? (0:49) News story of the week (2:05) Is a landlord exodus underway? (3:02) Why are landlords leaving? (3:40) Tax changes of 2016 (4:40) Legislation (5:58) Mortgage rates (7:11) Are all landlords selling? (9:59) Is this actually bad news? (10:47) What does this mean for Landlords that choose to stay in the market? (15:42) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Landlords: It’s finally happening... Dracula Daily Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps othe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for another round of listener questions. (0:42) Jeremy’s tenants have handed in their notice and his letting agent has suggested that he offer a “no deposit scheme”. Jeremy had never heard of this scheme before, and when looking into it, he couldn’t find much on the pros/cons of this for a landlord – so he’s hoping Rob & Rob could shed some light. (3:25) Luke and his wife have three buy-to-let properties in the South Wales area, and they’re looking to diversify and purchase their fourth in Manchester. Luke’s wondering if they guys have any suggestions on where to buy in the city. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How has inflation affected your property investments? Tune in as we run the numbers and help you see inflation in a completely different light. (0:52) News story of the week (3:33) What does inflation really mean for investors? (4:07) Taking a look at the numbers (16:02) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Autumn statement: Government considers help for first-time buyers Air: Courting a legend Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob has landed! (0:43) Nick and his brother have £350,000 in capital and Nick’s wondering how Rob & Rob would invest this cash in today’s market? (4:08) Dalia is looking at purchasing a property and she’s been advised it’ll be around 10 weeks between exchange and completion. She wants to know if this is common practice and if there are any risks she should be aware of? Links mentioned Property strategies that don’t work [and some that are struggling] Should you buy property off-plan? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is this the episode that upsets people? There isn’t a one size fits all with property investment. There are many strategies to choose from depending on your budget, goals and outlook on the short/medium/long-term. But which property strategies are past their prime and which ones are evergreen? Dive into this week’s episode and find out. (0:40) News story of the week - what’s happening in Derby? We discuss this article. (1:40) Some strategies don’t work. Which ones are struggling? (2:30) Lease options (5:11) Aggressive refinancing (7:08) A ‘flipping’ struggle (8.09) Developing/converting (9:48) Which strategies are past their prime? (10:14) HMOs (13:50) Holiday lets (15:48) Evergreen strategies (15:54) Adding value (17:28) Buy and hold (19:40) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Hub Extra Destination Derby Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are back with their weekly dose of listener questions. So, hit play and dive into this latest episode. (0:40) Bruno wants to hear Rob & Rob’s thoughts and opinions on maisonettes. He’s looking at freehold property but wants a flat to avoid the maintenance that comes with a house and to avoid the cons that come with a leasehold property. He basically wants the best of both worlds. Does such a thing exist? (3:54) Dan has a small property portfolio he rents out that are doing well. The home he lives in has the most equity (30% LTV) and he has dreams of travelling the world. He’s been thinking of putting his personal home into his portfolio and renting it out, but he’s nervous. Should he do it and go off travelling or should he sit tight so he can have a nice retirement pot? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hit play to dive into your October Market Update – that time of the month where Rob & Rob cover the hottest stories and key information that you need to know about as a property investor. (1:05) House prices - what’s happening? (2:30) Mortgage news (5:16) Rent talk (8:14) Rob’s rant: HS2 (10:34) Damp and mould - new Government guidance (12:00) EPC rules scrapped (12:24) Renters Reform Bill (12:50) New York ban Airbnb - is more to come? (14:50) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Silent property crash Damp and mould guidelines Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s episode 401 of Ask Rob & Rob! So, hit play and dive into our latest listener questions. (0:36) Philip wants to know how he can find areas that are likely to improve over the next 20 years. He’s listened to Rob & Rob’s advice previously on what to look for, but he wants to know how to find that information he needs (4:13) Ash wants to know what software he should use to manage his properties day-to-day. He’s got several different software packages he uses, but he’d like to move to something that monitors what he needs and is interested to find out what Rob & Rob use or would recommend. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered how the rich and famous invest? Tune in today to find out how they invest and how you can copy their strategy. (0:42) News story of the week (2:21) Property Hub Magazine (3:23) How do the rich invest? (8:13) A step-by-step to how the rich invest (18:11) What traits do they have? (22:26) Hub Extra Links mentioned: News story of the week Subscribe to the magazine The Millionaire Fastlane YouTube video: Should You Buy a Property in a Limited Company in 2023? Hub Extra Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the 400th edition of Ask Rob & Rob! (0:44) Marcus is looking to expand his portfolio and he’s wondering if it’s time to move away from his usual strategy of buying desirable properties in desirable areas. He usually focuses on these properties as he knows they’re good for capital growth, but whilst rates are high, he could be making a loss. So, is it time to switch us his strategy? (3:54) Harry is working in London and he’s looking to buy a property in a few years. He’s wondering, if he lives in the property and rents out one of the rooms, will he need a buy-to-let mortgage or a residential mortgage? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is now the time to invest in London property? If we had a quid for every time someone asked us this, we’d be pretty well off. In today’s episode, Rob & Rob are delving into that very question. (0:52) News story of the week (4:56) Share your thoughts (5:34) Is now the time to buy in London? (6:17) Diving into the data (13:20) So, is now the time to buy? (13:41) When will it be the time to buy in London? (18:58) Hub Extra Links mentioned: UK interest rate freeze ends run of 14 straight increases Rishi Sunak scraps home energy efficiency taskforce Chart 1 Chart 2 Chart 3 Hub Extra: Urban Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s time for your latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob. (0:43) Tim has two investment properties, one in Brighton and one in Worthing and as interest rates seem to be staying higher, he’s wondering what he should do with them. The property in Brighton has recently become vacant and both properties' fixes are due to end in 2024. So, he’s curious to hear what Rob & Rob think he should do. (5:04) Rob’s got around £20,000 in savings and he’s looking to get into property investment, so he’d love to hear what advice Rob & Rob have for how he can get started. Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is your official fly-on-the-wall episode. There’s no structure this week, just Rob & Rob having one of their daily conversations, and they’re bringing you along for the ride. (4:00) The lettings industry – what's the inside scoop? (13:30) Student lets – are we starting to see a struggle? Why are we seeing a shift? (19:00) Property vs shares – which is better, and does it matter? (24:00) Rob D’s moan – what doesn’t make sense? (24:45) Bitcoin – a crypto winter? What can we expect after last year’s NFT surge? (32:00) Hub Extra Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob & Rob are back and they’re answering more of your listener questions. (0:31) Steve has found himself in a difficult mortgage situation – he's currently looking at arrangement fees of around £8,500 per product with a rate of 6.8% and he’s looking to hear Rob & Rob’s thoughts on this. (4:08) Carmen is new to the property investment world and she’s wondering if she should invest in property in her own name or in a limited company? Links mentioned: YouTube: Should you buy a property in a Limited Company in 2023? Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s a lot of media attention around the property market right now, and it’s hard to really understand what’s happening. So, tune in as Rob & Rob dive into the data behind the headlines and give you an insight to what’s going on. (1:28) House prices (5:30) Regional affordability (8:58) Interest rates (11:25) Mortgages (13:14) Rents (14:28) Landlords selling (15:51) Rental control (21:02) Hub Extra Links mentioned Resources 3 strategies to bag yourself a deal in a difficult market The silent property crash Property Pulse Alex Hormozi House Prices Nationwide House Price Index Halifax House Price Index Rightmove House Price Index Experts predict 7% house price falls but call it ‘a correction, not a crash’ Affordability Zoopla House Price Index Macro Investors scale back bets on Bank of England hiking interest rates Mountain view: Bank top economist offers two routes to beating inflation Mortgages What are the current UK mortgage rates? HSBC and NatWest cut mortgage rates again as rivals tipped to follow Nationwide and Santander slash mortgage rates – ‘other lenders may follow’ HSBC offers 40-year mortgage term to cut monthly bills - but it will cost more overall Bank of Mum and Dad will contribute to 47% of house purchases this year Rents Rents jump 10% to top a record £1,240 in July: Homelet London’s Rental Squeeze Is Getting Even Tighter Tenants Struggling PropertyMark Housing Insight Report Third of working tenants in England ‘lack savings to pay rent if they lose job’ No-fault eviction proceedings hit highest level for six years in England Landlords Selling Britain’s Landlord Selloff May Be Much Bigger Than First Thought Landlords selling up have left it too late for maximum gains Politics Growing the economy and tackling poverty Enjoy the show? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us! Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.