The Property Podcast

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.

Buckle in and get ready for the latest edition of Ask Rob & Rob. (0:34) Monica has £150,000 to invest and is looking to buy her first property at an auction. She’s trying to decide whether she should find another investor to work with and get a high-end HMO or to invest in a standard buy-to-let. (3:57) Joshua has a question on the Renter’s Reform Bill, specifically on the new suggested pet regulation. At the moment, he allows pets, but he likes to vet them first. Now he’s wondering, with the new regulation in mind, how could he refuse certain pets. 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.

It’s a difficult market right now, but there are still deals to be had. Tune in as Rob & Rob share tips on how you can secure yourself a deal. (1:02) News story of the week (3:21) A difficult property market (5:28) How to get deals right now (10:43) Try these advance strategies (15:32) Hub Extra Links mentioned: AI Siri hack YouTube video: I asked ChatGPT to invest for me. (Surprising Result) 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 Rob & Rob as they answer some more of your burning questions! (0:39) Dec has paid off his mortgage on his second £200k property and he’d like to know what Rob & Rob would do next. Should he continue to rent it out or sell it and follow a ‘lock away and watch it go’ strategy? (3:46) Claudine has previously bought two properties through a limited company. She’s looking to close her company down and is wondering, with the proposed changes in the Renters Reform Act, whether she should move the tenants out first and then sell it, or sell the property with tenants in-situ to another investor? 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.

From listing to the fall of the gavel, tune in as Rob D reveals why he opted to sell a property at auction (0:52) News story of the week (2:48) Selling a property due to a change in strategy (4:40) Why sell at auction? (8:52) What happened on auction day? (10:37) A dive into the numbers (12:41) What happened after the sale? (13:30) Would he sell at auction again? (15:08) What advice would he give for selling at auction? (16:29) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity 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 to offer their advice to two more listeners! (0:48) John is going to completing on a couple of buy-to-lets in October and he’s wondering with how the mortgage market is right now, should he buy them outright now and then when the market calms, remortage? (4:22) Noel owns an ex-council flat in South West London that has a good rental yield, but he’s recently become aware of some mortgage issues with the flat due to it being built with LPS concrete (large panel system). Based on this, should he cut his losses and sell up, or hold out and wait if the value of his property increases and becomes more mortgagable in the future. 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.

What would’ve happened if you invested in property at the absolute worst times to buy? (0:54) News story of the week (2:51) Property Hub Select meet-up (5:44) What would have happened if you bought in the 2007 crash? (8:35) What would have happened if you bought in the 1990 recession? (10:38) When was a bad time to buy during these crashes? (14:37) How do you know when we’re close to the winners curse? (15:36) Is now the worst time to buy? (18:26) Lets run the numbers (22:39) 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 two more listener questions! (0:39) Dale’s an avid podcast listener, and he knows Rob & Rob have previously mentioned that the South West isn’t the best place to invest, but he wants to know if this rings true for cities in the South West too. (3:54) Dan wants to know if whilst interest rates are high, would it be a good strategy to purchase a lower-value property in cash, renovate it, add some value, then once interest rates come down, take a mortgage out on it? 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.

The mortgage market is changing daily and as a property investor, you need to understand what’s happening right now, so tune in as we ask a mortgage expert to give us the latest on mortgages. (0:53) News story of the week (3:35) What’s going on with mortgages? (4:16) How is the reduction in inflation affecting the market? (4:52) Have we seen the peak of interest rates? (5:18) How busy is the mortgage market right now? (6:05) What kind of conditions can a buyer expect right now? (7:03) What options are available for someone remortgaging? (7:52) Is it worth looking at transferring your mortgage? (8:51) Is it risky move to switch to a variable rate right now? (9:34) When will rates fall again and to what percentage? (10:05) What rates and products can investors expect to see now? (11:05) What should investors be doing leading up to their mortgage expiring? (13:16) Hub Extra Links mentioned: Podcast: The silent property crash YouTube: The silent property crash of 2023 Cheap holiday expert 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! (0:56) Alex wants to know at what point in your investing journey should you start buying premium properties? (5:32) Stacey is looking at a flat which has non-standard construction and she’s wondering if there’s anything she should be aware of or consider. Links mentioned Property Hub Magazine The Monopoly strategy 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.

What’s going on with the property market right now? Well, it depends on where you look, the market certainly isn’t a uniform one right now, so join us as we try to make sense of what’s going on. (1:50) What’s the latest with house prices? (7:27) Mortgages update (10:38) Rental competition is still on the rise (13:48) What about property and politics? (18:50) Hub Extra Links mentioned Rics - UK Residential Market Survey Nationwide house price index Halifax house price index Money and Credit - June 2023 The Mortgage Works cuts selected rates 0.95% Renters compete with 20 others in battle to find a home The price to rent a Manchester city centre apartment is rising faster than anywhere outside London... but why? Airbnb Regulation - councils should control short lets, agents tell government Long-term plan for housing Tripling of fines for those supporting illegal migrants YouTube video: The silent property crash of 2023 Podcast episode: The silent property crash Hub Extra: Red Notice 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 podcast listener questions! (0:41) Simon’s wondering if rising interest rates mean that now’s the time to sell his buy-to-let. His mortgage is coming up for renewal soon and he’s considering a quick sale and pulling the equity so he can invest up north where the numbers work out better. What advice do the guys have for him? (3:44) Similar to Rob & Rob, Tyrone’s goals are focused on future wealth for him and his family, meaning he’d like to focus on capital appreciation and long-term growth, but how do you manifest this? With property, is the wealth not locked up in the property, meaning you can’t access it? How can Tyrone access the wealth he builds over time? 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.

What’s actually happening with the 18-year property cycle? Rob & Rob can’t seem to agree... (1:01) News story of the week (3:00) Property Hub Select (4:28) What does the silent crash mean for the property cycle? (5:23) What is the 18-year property cycle? (7:19) What’s happening with the cycle right now? (8:39) Option 1: the 18-year property cycle is broken (11:47) Option 2: the boom hasn’t happened yet (14:43) Option 3: it’s just a weak cycle (17:46) What does this mean for the future? (25:30) Hub Extra Links mentioned: City Mapper The silent property crash Property Hub Select The “Monopoly” strategy: Update on Rob B’s portfolio 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! (0:39) Shane is looking at purchasing at buy-to-let, but with taxes being high, interest rates on the rise and China’s quantitative easing starting soon, is now a bad time to buy? (3:51) Mark had an investment plan, but he’s not sure if it’s working out. He’s wondering if he should switch to investing as a business, but he’s not sure if that’s a good idea as it’ll put him in a higher tax bracket. He’s not sure how easy it is to switch back to investing as an individual. Do Rob & Rob have advice for him? Links mentioned The silent property crash 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.